SLEEP WELL CLINIC
DOCTORS

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. More...

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.

SLEEP WELL CLINIC
ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

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 15 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 the Australasian Sleep Technologists Association. More...

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. More...

Lauren Schenker DipPod

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. More...

What services do you offer?

The Sleep Well Clinic provides home-based sleep testing, clinical consultations, and a full range of treatment options for snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia, and other sleep disorders.

Consultations		Sleep Tests		Treatment
The Doctors at the Sleep Well Clinic have long-standing special interest in sleep medicine, and have received special training in sleep medicine. The consultation will help figure out what's going on so we can get the right treatment for you.		The Sleep Well Clinic staff perform a wide range of home sleep tests for sleep apnoea, sleep/wake cycles, restless legs, and other sleep disorders. Not all patients need a test, but when indicated, the test will help select the best treatment.		A wide range of treatments for a variety of sleep disorders are available at the Sleep Well Clinic. Clinical treatment includes Cognitive Behaviour therapy for insomnia, and CPAP therapy for sleep apnoea, including our own CPAP therapists.

Where can I find a Sleep Well Clinic?

Medical consultations in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Whangarei, Tauranga. and Nelson 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.