Expert Sleep Medicine
Sleep issues can significantly impact your daily life, causing frustration and fatigue. We are dedicated to providing personalised care to address your concerns and improve sleep quality, so you can feel refreshed, regain energy, and build a renewed sense of wellbeing.
Common Sleep Conditions
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder characterized by repeated interruptions in breathing during sleep. We offer a comprehensive approach to diagnosing and managing OSA, including sleep studies and advanced diagnostic testing. Treatment plans are tailored to your specific needs and may include lifestyle changes, positional therapy, oral appliance therapy, CPAP therapy or surgical options when appropriate. Our goal is to help you achieve restful, uninterrupted sleep and improve overall health and wellbeing.
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Whether your insomnia is occasional or chronic, we identify and treat predisposing, precipitating, and perpetuating factors. Our approach includes improving sleep hygiene, establishing healthy routines, and using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to address underlying causes. We also consider the role of other conditions, such as chronic pain, and, when appropriate, carefully use medications to support your path to restful, restorative sleep.
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Snoring can be a sign of an underlying sleep disorder, such as obstructive sleep apnoea, or cause disruption to others. We assess the cause of snoring through a thorough evaluation, including sleep studies and an analysis of your airway structure. Based on our findings, we offer treatment options that may include lifestyle adjustments, oral devices, or surgical solutions, aiming to reduce snoring and improve your sleep quality.
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.Narcolepsy is a neurological disorder that causes excessive daytime sleepiness and can disrupt daily life. We provide a detailed assessment, including sleep studies and other diagnostic tests, to accurately diagnose narcolepsy and distinguish it from other causes of sleepiness. Our treatment plans are individualized and may include medications and lifestyle adjustments to help you manage symptoms and improve alertness throughout the day.
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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move your legs, often accompanied by uncomfortable sensations, especially when resting or sleeping. These symptoms can disrupt sleep and significantly affect daily life. We focus on identifying the underlying causes of RLS and developing a personalised treatment plan that may include lifestyle changes, medications and other therapies to help alleviate symptoms and improve your sleep quality.
Sleep Studies
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Sleep Studies - Overnight Stay
We coordinate overnight sleep studies (known as polysomnography) through Epworth Hospital (Richmond, Camberwell and Geelong sites) and through the public hospital sector. A sleep study provides valuable insights into your sleep patterns by monitoring brain activity, breathing and other vital functions during sleep. This detailed information helps identify sleep disorders like sleep apnoea or restless leg syndrome, enabling us to create a personalised treatment plan. The study is essential for accurately diagnosing and effectively managing sleep-related conditions.
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Sleep Studies - At Home
For some individuals, an at-home sleep study offers added convenience and comfort. If you prefer this option, we will guide you in determining if it's the right choice for your specific sleep symptoms and ensure it's suitable for accurate testing.
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Advanced Tests
The Multiple Wakefulness Test (MWT) and the Multiple Sleep Latency Test (MSLT) are key diagnostic tools used to assess sleep disorders like narcolepsy and excessive daytime sleepiness. The MSLT measures how quickly you fall asleep during multiple short naps throughout the day, helping diagnose sleep disorders such as narcolepsy. The MWT, on the other hand, evaluates your ability to stay awake during designated periods, often used to assess treatment efficacy for sleep disorders.