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Sleep Issues

Sleep is an essential part of our lives, and when we’re sleeping well, the brain has a remarkable ability to care for itself. An occasional restless night is something most of us experience. But when sleep difficulties become chronic, the impact goes beyond tiredness—we begin to struggle with focus, mood, memory, and overall functioning.

Research shows that getting only six hours of sleep a night for five consecutive nights can impair mental and physical functioning just as much as staying awake for a full 24 hours. While most people would never intentionally pull an all-nighter, many routinely shortchange themselves on sleep without realizing the toll it takes. For some, it’s a matter of busy schedules or habits. For others, truly restful, restorative sleep remains frustratingly out of reach.

Sleep:

Restorative sleep is essential for overall well-being including emotional, cognitive and behavioral health.
  • Regulates Emotional Stability
  • Supports Cognitive Function
  • Reduces Risks of Mental Health Disorders
  • Enhances Stress Resilience
  • Strengthens Memory Consolidation
  • Increases Learning and Problem Solving
  • Boosts Attention and Focus
  • Supports Executive Functioning
  • Enhances Neuroplasticity
  • Clears Out Waste Products for Brain Health

Tips for Better Sleep:

  • Get 7–9 hours of sleep a night – adults
  • Prioritize consistent waking and sleeping times
  • Address snoring and sleep apnea with a medical provider
  • Keep the bedroom dark, quiet and cool
  • Create a relaxing bedtime routine that does not include screens

Treatment Options

Neurofeedback

Individuals who have trained their brains using Neurofeedback for peak performance tend to report an improved competitive edge, feeling capable of reaching their full potential and an increased ability to handle stress. Performance training can also address factors that affect performance such as anxiety and muscle tension, as well as improve focus, motivation and reaction time.

Vagus Nerve Stimulation

The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) can help the nervous system shift into a rest and digest state (parasympathetic). Many individuals report significant improvements in sleep quality when using the SSP, especially those with a history of anxiety, trauma or sensory sensitivity. It reduces hypervigilance and nighttime anxiety, and it supports a felt sense of safety.

Pulsed ElectroMagnetic Field (PEMF)

PEMF can impact sleep by calming the nervous system and shifting it into a rest and digest state. It helps to reduce inflammation and pain that can interfere with uninterrupted sleep. Studies show that PEMF can help normalize melatonin production and decrease cortisol which can support a healthy circadian rhythm.

Counseling

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTi) is the leading evidence-based therapy for chronic insomnia. It addresses unhelpful thoughts and behaviors around sleep. It is a combination of sleep education, sleep hygiene improvements, connecting the bedroom with sleep, identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts around sleep, practicing relaxation techniques, and in some cases sleep restriction.