5510 Manotick Main Street

Ottawa, Ontario K4M 1A7, Canada

Michelle Barone

MScN, NP

Michelle Barone is a family-practice Nurse Practitioner (NP) specializing in treating babies and toddlers with tethered oral tissues (TOTs). With her advanced training, she recognizes the tongue’s important role in jaw size and upper airway development. Michelle performs comprehensive health assessments, including infant feeding assessments, and creates individualized treatment plans. Frenectomy procedures are completed using a highly specialised CO2 laser, if clinically indicated. Overall, she believes in empowering families with knowledge to support their child’s oral motor skills, which helps to build the foundation for a lifetime of health and wellness.