André Leão, MsC
Entrepreneur, Master of Science, Neuroscientist, Therapist, Speaker, and Writer
A Dentist with master’s degrees from USP and São Leopoldo Mandic, André specializes in Facial Harmonization, Orofacial Pain, and Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD). His practice integrates clinical expertise with a strong background in industrial management, aiming to optimize processes and therapeutic outcomes. With specializations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Psychoanalysis, and Psychology, he adopts an interdisciplinary approach focused on holistic well-being. Beyond clinical practice, he is a speaker, professor, and author of the book "Mestre dos Hábitos" ("Master of Habits"), which focuses on human development. His work combines science, technology, and a humanized perspective to promote health and quality of life for his patients.
About André Leão, MsC
He is a Dentist specializing in Facial Harmonization, Orofacial Pain, Temporomandibular Disorders (TMD), and integrative treatments for chronic pain. He possesses solid clinical and academic experience, combining technical knowledge with a humanized perspective and a multidisciplinary approach to patient healthcare and quality of life.
He holds a Master’s degree in Oral Diagnosis with an emphasis on Orofacial Pain and TMD from the University of São Paulo (USP), where he conducted research comparing the use of occlusal splints with and without canine guidance in patients with arthralgia. He also holds a Master’s degree in Prosthodontics from São Leopoldo Mandic, further deepening his expertise in oral rehabilitation and pain management.
His professional background includes extensive experience in management, development, and the creation of strategic tools aimed at optimizing productive processes, integrating management expertise into clinical practice. He holds specializations in Industrial Administration and Business Administration from Fundação Vanzolini, in addition to complementary training in areas that broaden his integrative view of the human being and health.
A specialist in Traditional Chinese Medicine with an emphasis on Acupuncture from Faculdade Mario Schenberg, he is highly active in the treatment of chronic pain and complementary therapies. His background also includes postgraduate studies in Psychoanalysis, Cognitive Psychology, Phytotherapy, and Aromatherapy, adding a broad, interdisciplinary approach to his clinical practice.
He holds a degree in Dentistry from São Leopoldo Mandic and a degree in Physical Education from Centro Universitário FMU | FIAM-FAAM. Over the years, he has developed a career focused on performance, functionality, physical balance, and holistic well-being.
Beyond his clinical practice, he is a speaker and instructor for courses in Facial Harmonization, TMD, and pain management, sharing knowledge with health professionals at events, workshops, and training programs. He is also the author of the book "Mestre dos Hábitos" ("Master of Habits"), a work focused on human development and behavioral transformation.
His professional work is defined by the combination of science, technology, strategic management, and an integrative view of health, offering personalized treatments focused on results, functionality, and quality of life.
Chapter Theme
The Habits that Build a Life Worth Living
In the chapter "The Habits that Build a Life Worth Living," the author offers a profound reflection on how habits shape not only behaviors but also our identity and the quality of our emotional lives. Using an approach rooted in neuroscience, behavioral psychology, and human development, the text demonstrates that happiness and longevity are not the result of grand events, but rather the silent repetition of daily choices.
André explains that the brain operates through automatisms and that many emotional patterns—such as anxiety, self-criticism, procrastination, or a constant need for distraction—are habits learned over a lifetime, rather than definitive personality traits. Throughout the chapter, he demonstrates that true transformation occurs when a person develops awareness of their own patterns, learns to create pauses between stimulus and reaction, and replaces destructive habits with healthier responses.
The text also highlights the importance of sleep, nutrition, physical movement, and self-compassion as indispensable pillars for emotional balance. More than just teaching techniques, the author invites the reader to understand that a full life is built intentionally, one habit at a time, showing that mental health is the foundation of all areas of existence and that small, repeated choices have the power to profoundly transform who we become