Sleep Well Clinic
A breath of fresh air...
The most effective therapy for snoring and sleep apnoea is Continuous Positive Airway Pressure, or CPAP. Thousands of New Zealanders and their partners have discovered the health and lifestyle benefits when using Fisher & Paykel Healthcare's CPAP therapy. Drawing on 20 years clinical experience the therapeutic team at the Sleep Well Clinic bring this cutting edge technology out of hospitals and into the bedrooms of everyday people from all walks of life, who just want to get better sleep.
We treat snoring and sleep apnoea seriously.
Snoring can break up relationships and even affect our health and wellbeing. Snoring decreases sleep quality for snorers and bed-partners alike. Poor sleep quality contributes to many common health and lifestyle problems such as:
- daytime sleepiness or difficulty concentrating
- increased bladder pressure during the night
- morning headache
- reduced sexual function
- weight gain
- reflux or heartburn
Problem snoring can also develop into sleep apnoea or choking during sleep which increases the likelihood of other health problems such as high blood pressure or diabetes.More...
Sleep Well Clinics throughout New ZealandThe 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 in Whangarei, Auckland, Hamilton, Tauranga, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Invercargill are available by appointment.
We also offer testing and treatment services to patients in other centres using portable monitors and extensive phone or Skype support for consultations.
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.
Local Consultants
New Zealand has a dispersed population. Sleep Well Clinic works with local clinicians throughout the regions to meet new clients and patients, provide testing services, and to help people with a wide range of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnoea, snoring, insomnia, restless legs, and narcolepsy. We also draw on expert knowledge centres to support our local services. All our frontline staff are friendly and approachable and look forward to making the first point of contact with the Sleep Well Clinic an informative and open experience.Our consulting doctors include Dr Marcus Ang, Dr Jen Heazlewood, Dr Ken Couper, Dr Dorren Kirkaldy, Dr Janet Downs, and Dr Kim Nester.
Allied Health Professionals
Bryn Sparks BSc, PG DipSc (neurophysiology)
As one of New Zealand's first Sleep Physiologists Bryn established the first remote sleep service in 1995. Bryn has over 25 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 investigating the social construction of snoring and sleep apnoea.
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 established 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 20 years experience as a Sleep Physiologist. Glenda is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association.
Clinical Support Team
Our friendly and knowledgeable Clinical Support Team are Kimberley Gill, Lauren Vaile, Lisa Crow, Sue Filsell, and Iain Buchanan. They work closely with the local Sleep Well Clinic doctors and psychologists, hospital services, and other private providers such as oral specialists and ENT surgeons to make sure we can offer the broadest possible range of support and expertise to our patients.
