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  Lead Clinicians

Dr Alex Bartle MB, BS, FRNZCGP, Dip Obst,MM(Sleep Medicine)

After extensive research and special training in sleep medicine overseas, Dr Bartle established the Sleep Well Clinic in March 2000. Dr Bartle was an invited speaker at the Australasian Sleep Association international conferences in 2003 and 2006. In 2007 he presented research at the World Federation of Sleep Research 5th International Congress.

Associate Professor Lutz Beckert MD, FRACP, MRCP (UK) Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Physician

Associate Professor Lutz Beckert is a Respiratory Specialist and registered Sleep Physician at Christchurch Hospital. He is also a Senior Lecturer at the Otago University Christchurch School of Medicine and Health Sciences. He is the Clinical Advisor at the Sleep Well Clinic and has a wide range of current research interests. Associate Professor Beckert is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association.

Alex Mortlock BA(Hons), MA(Psyc), PG Dip(Clin.Psyc.)

Alex Mortlock is a registered clinical psychologist trained at the University of Canterbury. He specialises in cognitive-behavioural therapies for insomnia and other sleep disorders. His experience in a number of rehabilitation and health settings has given him the background to understand the biological, psychological, and interpersonal factors involved in sleep disorders. Alex is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists and the New Zealand Pain Society.

Bryn Sparks BSc, PG DipSc (neurophysiology)

As one of New Zealand's few Sleep Physiologists Bryn established the first remote sleep service in 1995. Bryn has over 19 years experience as a CPAP Therapist, including 7 years as Technical Director of Christchurch Hospital Sleep Disorders Unit. Bryn is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association. Bryn is currently completing a PhD through Victoria University invstigating CPAP therapy adoption.

 
 
 

Customer Service

Carol Gill, Liz Jarvis, Kimberley Gill, Grace Sparks

The adminsitrative support people will often be the first point of contact for patients. The Sleep Well Clinic is well supported by a team of friendly and professional people who understand the need to treat each patient according to their individual needs.

 

 

 

Team approach for snoring and insomnia
 

We know sleep problems affect the whole person.
 

The doctors and health professionals at the SLEEP WELL CLINIC provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for children and adults suffering sleep disorders such as problematic snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia, and parasomnias.
 
 
   
Medical Consultations

The Doctors at the Sleep Well Clinic have longstanding special interest in sleep medicine, and have received special training in sleep medicine overseas.

  Sleep Tests

The technical facilities and scientific support staff at the Sleep Well Clinic accomodate a wide range of diagnostic sleep tests for sleep apnoea, sleep/wake cycles, restless legs, and others.

  Treatment Options

The Sleep Well Clinic can offer a wide range of treatment options for a variety of sleep disorders on site, and has referral access to additional specialised treatment services where required, including our own CPAP therapists.

 

Medical consultations in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Whangarei, Nelson and Tauranga are available by appointment. We also offer testing and treatment services to patients in other centres using portable monitors and extensive phone support. Medical insurance coverage for consultations and tests will depend on specific policies.

 
 

Most overnight tests offered by the Sleep Well Clinic are conducted in the patient's own home. Cutting edge monitoring technology is used to measure such things as overnight oxygen levels (for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea), respiration, airflow, snoring, ECG (for central sleep apnoea), limb movement, and activity levels (for periodic limb movement and circadian disorders).

On-site therapy for treatment of snoring and grinding teeth includes the Aveo TSD (tongue stabilising device). Surgical treatment or mandibular advancement devices are provided by referral to associated specialist services. More...

The clinic also provides fitting for extended home trials of CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) including day-by-day phone support, and overnight monitoring once patients are comfortable with elimination of snoring and daytime sleepiness. More...

Allied Health Professionals

Shelley Beckert DipOccTher

Shelley is a CPAP therapist with a strong background in Occupational Therapy, particularly work related rehabilitation. Shelley brings to the clinical support team a wealth of experience dealing with a wide range of health issues in the home environment.

Lauren Shenker DipPod

Lauren is the most recent addition to the clinical team. Lauren is an Allied Health Professional and is currently completing a nursing degree to add to her extensive healthcare experience. Lauren's friendly phone manner has quickly established her as one of the favourite CPAP therapists with the call centre patients.

Glenda Barnes BSc

Glenda developed her extensive skills as a Sleep Physiologist at the Christchurch Hospital Sleep Serivce before shifting to Nelson/Marlborough where she sestablished Nelson Sleep Services and SleepNZ, New Zealand's first online sleep apnoea resource. In late 2010 Sleep Well Clinic recruited Glenda and the Nelson Sleep Service to enhance service delivery in the Tasman District. Glenda has over 15 years experience as a Sleep Physiologist. Glenda is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association.

Lisa Crow BSc

Lisa is a sleep therapist who has been working in Hamilton for the past 9 ½ years working with patients from in-clinic care through to community talks and one on one problem solving. Her extensive work in sleep medicine is enhanced by her background work in the public health system in Auckland and Hamilton in range of areas as a registered nurse.

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Material available on this website relating to sleep disorders should not be considered individual medical advice. Symptoms relating to sleep disorders should be brought to the attention of a doctor as soon as possible.
 
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