Sophia Tsang

B.Sc., RDH, COM®

Founder/Owner & Certified Orofacial Myologist

Sophia holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) from the University of Alberta. After obtaining her degree, she pursued a career as a registered dental hygienist (RDH). She has been a member in good standing with Canadian Dental Hygienists Association (CDHA) and the College of Registered Dental Hygienists (CRDHA) since 2010.

Sophia then specialised with Joy Moeller at the Academy of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy and pursued further training at the Coulson Institute in Denver, Colorado, where she accepted an internship with Ms Sandra Coulson at her Institution and Clinic in Colorado. Sophia took on the initiative and completed her full IAOM certification; She is amongst one of the first few in her province to be a Certified Orofacial Myologist.

Sophia loves growing and sharing her knowledge through continuing education in both orofacial myology and dentistry and finds it fascinating to be able to combine both fields of work into her practice. She is an active member in good standing with the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).

Sophia is trained and involved in educating candidates about Myobrace, Myofunctional Orthodontics. Myobraces are sized, prefabricated dental appliances that assist myofunctional habit correction, TMJ, sleep disorders and tooth positioning. We work with dentists who may also be providers of Myobrace for anyone who may benefit from this treatment option.  And has completed full training with her COMPLETE VIVOS INTEGRATED PRACTICE to help with VIVOS appliance therapy patients.  

Shavaun Cuthbertson

B.Sc., RDH, COM®

Certified Orofacial Myologist

Shavaun completed a bachelor of science degree (BSc) from the University of Windsor, Ontario and graduated from the dental hygiene program at the University of Alberta in 2012. She enrolled in her first Orofacial Myology course in 2019 after hearing about it in a continuing education lecture which then led to completing her certification with the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM) in 2021. Shavaun loves being able to connect the two fields of dentistry and orofacial myology into her career and is excited about the growth of the incorporating disciplines within the Edmonton area. Although the ideology of the consequences of dysfunctional orofacial muscles have been around for hundreds of years, it is starting to become integrated into common practice within the dental field. Shavaun is passionate about educating patients about their orofacial myofunctional disorders and excited about being able to help patients make changes to live a healthier and happier life! 

Shelly Nunweiler

RDH

Specializing in Orofacial Myology IAOM Trained - Certification Track

Shelly graduated as a Registered Dental Hygienist with honors in 2009.  She began practicing Orofacial Myology in 2018 after completing her Pre-Certification Course with the International Association of Orofacial Myology (IAOM).   She is passionate and enthusiastic about prevention and treatment of the causes of Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders instead of just treating the symptoms.  Knowing how important normal function is for proper oral and facial development drives continued learning and knowledge. She really enjoys working with children and making a difference in their lives – a favorite being the digit/thumb sucking Habit Elimination Program.  Shelly is currently in the certification track for Orofacial Myology Certification by the IAOM.