Angie Buonassisi is the co-founder of 8 West Clinic, one of Canada’s leading plastic surgery and medical aesthetics clinics. For over 15 years, 8 West Clinic has been at the forefront of facial rejuvenation and technology-based skin treatments. Under Angie’s leadership, the clinic has expanded to two locations and evolved beyond aesthetics to offer health optimization services, bridging the gap between skincare, health optimization, and longevity science. Through advanced biomarker testing, bioidentical hormone therapy (BHRT), regenerative treatments, and bio-optimization technologies, 8 West Clinic is redefining how women and men approach aging—not just in terms of appearance, but in overall healthspan optimization.
Angie is also the visionary behind Lontreau, a brand at the intersection of skincare, supplementation, and longevity. Unlike conventional beauty brands, Lontreau is built on the functional health systems, offering solutions that support the body at a deeper level by addressing cellular aging, detoxification, immunity, mitochondrial health, and hormonal balance—all critical components of women’s healthspan optimization.
Angie holds an MBA from Queen’s University. Her passion for health optimization led her to complete extensive studies in functional and longevity medicine, earning certification as a Precision Medicine Health Coach. She continues to immerse herself in the latest education on hormones, metabolism, and longevity, integrating cutting-edge science into her work.
Angie’s mission is simple: to help women optimize their health so they can keep doing what they love, with the people they love, for decades to come. Whether through innovative skincare, health optimization, or endurance sports, she is committed to giving women the tools, knowledge, and confidence to thrive at every stage of life.
Beyond her work in health and longevity, Angie is passionate about cycling. While she considers herself a recreational cyclist, she has also dabbled in racing and played an active role in growing the female road bike racing community in Vancouver. She has hosted and supported learn-to-race events, hoping to inspire more women of all ages to progress and race bikes together.
Some of Angie’s podium finishes include 2nd place at Whistler Xfondo 2023, 1st place and QOM at Axel Merckx Gran Fondo 2019, and 3rd place at Whistler Gran Fondo 2018. While not an official win, Angie is proud to say she hung in for about 20 laps of the GasTown Gran Prix - an example of how showing up to the startline is a victory in and of itself.
Angie served six years as a board member of Cycling BC, supporting both grassroots and elite cycling initiatives. Through her cycling team, Velogrit Lontreau, she has participated in ultra-endurance challenges to raise money for Coast Mental Health and BC Cancer. In 2022, Velogrit raised over $50,000 for Coast Mental Health through a self-designed endurance challenge, the 2x4. The challenge involved climbing SFU, Seymour, Grouse, and Cypress—twice in one day—totaling over 180 km and 4,800 meters of climbing. Angie and her team have taken on some of the toughest rides in the area, pushing their physical limits while supporting causes that matter.
When she’s not training on her bike, Angie enjoys weightlifting, skiing, skate skiing, and wing foiling—sports she shares with her husband, Dr.Thomas Buonassisi, and two young daughters, encouraging them to embrace movement, adventure, and resilience in both sport and life.
The team of experts at 8 West Clinic is led by renowned facial plastic surgeon Dr. Thomas Buonassisi, who brings over two decades of experience in advanced cosmetic and reconstructive procedures. Backed by a highly skilled team of aesthetic injectors, medical aestheticians, and wellness professionals, 8 West Clinic offers a comprehensive approach to facial rejuvenation and skin health. With a commitment to personalized care and natural-looking results, the team utilizes cutting-edge techniques and medical-grade treatments to help patients achieve their aesthetic goals with confidence.