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Get To Know the Founder, NP Andrea Barnes

Andrea Barnes — Founder & Practitioner, La Sur Wellness & Co.

Andrea Barnes is the founder and primary practitioner of La Sur Wellness & Co., bringing more than two decades of experience, leadership, and patient-focused care to her community. Since beginning her healthcare career in 2001, Andrea has remained deeply committed to her patients, continually strengthening her clinical expertise while serving as a trusted mentor and role model in the communities she has worked with.

Andrea earned her Master of Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner degree in the United States, an experience that broadened her clinical perspective and enriched the approach she now brings to her Canadian practice. She further advanced her clinical skillset through a dedicated year of study in North Carolina and Michigan, where she honed her expertise as a medical cosmetic injector. She also obtained certification in Hormone Replacement Therapy, and PRP joint therapy with Ultrasound guidance. She is also currently undertaking a comprehensive dermatology specialty curriculum, demonstrating her commitment to becoming one of Thunder Bay’s foremost dermatology experts.

A member of both the American Association of Nurse Practitioners and the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario, Andrea is committed to evidence-based practice, lifelong learning, and high standards of professional excellence. Her diverse training in medical aesthetics, wound care, emergency response, and palliative approaches allows her to provide holistic, personalized care rooted in safety, skill, and compassion.

At La Sur Wellness & Co., Andrea blends her extensive healthcare background with a warm, patient-centered philosophy—empowering individuals to feel confident, supported, and well cared for at every step of their wellness journey.

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  • "Amazing staff!!! Everyone in that practice are incredibly talented. They are very honest. They are not in it for the $$$. They will always give amazing suggestions. They are not pushers. Such a fun laid back healthy vibe. I adore La Sur and how they treat their clients!!! Thank you!"

    - Sherri

  • "Corie was amazing with me and my daughter. She made us feel so comfortable and she was so reassuring. Talked to us through each step of the process and made sure we were comfortable and ok through the entire process"

    - Melissa

  • "Haley always puts me at ease during my appointments. Especially when it comes to needles. She's great to talk with and has so much knowledge."

    - Kim

  • "Comforting and welcoming. Andrea was great at listening to my goals and concerns while collaborating with her knowledge. Very happy with my experience today and look forward to working alongside Andrea. Also excited to hear I am now able to gain access to the walk-in clinic."

    - Nathan

  • "I always look forward to my appointments at La Sur. The whole team is so friendly and welcoming. NP Andrea goes above and beyond for her clients and I am so thankful and grateful for that. I found someone I can fully trust for cosmetic and medical issues. :)"

    - Lyndsey

  • "Andrea NP provided excellent, kind and compassionate care. The clinic is a very nice oasis and the team is very helpful. As a nurse fairly familiar with the industry, Andrea knows what she is doing. I got PRP injections and microneedling with exosomes from her and I am very happy."

    - Olivia

  • "Andrea and Courtney are amazing!! Will definitely be going back to see them. Highly recommend all services they offer!!"

    -Deana