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Kelley Thompson
Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantKelley Thompson, the owner of Serenity Sleepers, is a certified pediatric sleep consultant, who has been helping families all over the world for more than 5 years to safe, healthy, and proper sleep education. Serenity Sleepers works with families ranging in age from newborns up through early elementary age children. Setting in place healthy and solid sleep foundations is important for every family. Kelley is a mom to three active little ones, so she understands personally what families are facing each day when it comes to sleep struggles. Giving your little ones every opportunity to the best sleep possible by setting age-appropriate and realistic sleep foundations are important for every family. Prior to becoming a certified sleep consultant, Kelley obtained a bachelor's and master's degree in early childhood and middle school education and had the pleasure of working with children for many years. She decided to take my knowledge and passion for educating in the classroom, to educate families on proper and healthy sleep education. Every family deserves adequate sleep and removing sleep deprivation from their daily life. Also, here's her private FaceBook group - Serenity Sleepers Sleep Squad: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2116556588586419/
Gregory Charlop
Physician, Anesthesiologist & Wellness ExpertGregory Charlop, MD, is an award-winning physician, author, speaker, and aging expert. Known as the anesthesiologist to the stars, Dr. Charlop is one of the most sought-after physicians in California. After training at Stanford and UCLA, Dr. Charlop built a career attending to some of the most complex patients in the San Francisco area. He's spent years on the front lines of healthcare, treating adults and children with uncontrolled pain and complicated medical issues. Now, he's brought his talents to Beverly Hills and Hollywood. Celebrities and executives fly in from all over the country for plastic surgery under his expert care. An authority in wellness and advanced nutrition, Dr. Charlop is now sharing his expertise with the world. He's the author of Why Doctors Skip Breakfast: Wellness Tips to Reverse Aging, Treat Depression, and Get a Good Night's Sleep. Dr. Charlop is the founder of telemedicine wellness and anti-aging clinic in Beverly Hills where sees athletes and high-achievers by special appointment. His ketamine clinic for depression is available to a limited number of patients by exclusive arrangement.
Brittany Ferri
Occupational Therapist, CPRPAs an occupational therapist, Brittany takes a client-centered approach to look at a person's environment, interactions, habits, and function to determine the best way to improve their health status and quality of life. With training in the workings of the body and the mind, Brittany trains individuals to engage in behaviors and establishes routines that will improve their health. She also concentrates on improving upper body movement and coordination, which is heavily impacted by poor sleep and improper posture.
These areas are the focus of many services at Simplicity of Health, LLC, which offers wellness education, health writing, lifestyle redesign, individual rehab sessions, and teletherapy program development to transform the way individuals view their personal health. Brittany has also published a children's book on teletherapy and periodically contributes to various resources by publishing health-related articles. You can find her full writing portfolio here. If you wish to book a session with Brittany, you can do it here.
Julia Glowinski
Registered Social Worker & Certified Sleep ConsultantJulia is a Registered Social Worker, a Certified Sleep Consultant, and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) clinician. She is an expert at all things related to sleep and how to achieve optimal sleep. Julia is passionate about working with individuals and families experiencing sleep difficulties. Her focus is on building a strong foundation for healthy sleep to promote long-lasting sleep improvements. Julia uses an integrative approach to uncover the many factors that affect sleep quality. This includes paying close attention to emotional well-being, diet, physical activity, sleep hygiene, stress, and overall mental health. As the relationship between mental health and sleep is significant, Julia's strategies incorporate mindfulness and relaxation techniques to help quiet the mind. In order to make meaningful change, Julia believes in the importance of collaborating with her clients to create a sleep plan that feels realistic and attainable. She is also a member of the Straight Up clinic where she helps patients to tackle various sleep issues.
Kelly Murray
Certified Pediatric & Adult Sleep ConsultantKelly Murray is a sleep coach for busy and ambitious professionals who are trying to do it all... if only they could get some sleep.
With her previous professional background in a Big 5 Consulting Firm and as a High Performing Medical Device Account Manager and Sales Trainer for a Fortune 500 Company for over 10 years, combined with being a mother of 2, Kelly understands the everyday challenges busy professionals are facing today.
Kelly is also an award-winning pediatric sleep consultant and has built her own successful business and team at Kelly Murray Sleep Consulting, where she's helped over 500 families worldwide to get better sleep.
She is a speaker and has been featured on numerous media outlets, including her weekly IG LIVE series "Naptime with Sleep Expert Kelly Murray" at Monica and Andy (you can find it here: instagram.com/monicaandandy), Burt's Bees Babies, She Knows, and podcasts That's Total Momsense and Busy As A Mother.
Sue Peacock
Consultant Health PsychologistDr. Sue Peacock is a leading Consultant Health Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. She is an Associate Fellow of The British Psychological Society and a Registered Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist, with experience helping clients with sleep disorders, chronic pain, physical health problems, anxiety, and clinical depression for over 20 years. Sue has an extensive track record of supporting clients presenting with sleep disorders. She won a research grant to pioneer her sleeping with chronic pain programme from NHS Health Innovations. Sue works with an empathetic practical manner with clients and recognizes the need to support clients to move forward on a practical level. She has experience working both in the NHS and private practice. Sue is also a published author of Sleeping in Pain and has been featured in academia and by the media for her work. Additionally, she launched Sleep Well With Dr. Sue - a resource for dealing with a racing mind and overcoming sleep anxiety.
Denise Gassner
Biologist & Family Sleep EducatorDenise is a university educator with a Ph.D. in Biology/Anthropology, and the Founder of There's a Monster in My Closet, a platform dedicated to providing evidence-based education and support to promote healthy sleep practices for young families. She is a primate-loving, evolutionary-biology-teaching, neuroscience-studying, behavior-examining Ph.D., and a mama of two who loves good research and is on a personal quest to understand why it is we do what we do. Denise works closely with young families to help them set the structures for a healthy sleep foundation, for parents and children alike, that allows them to thrive physically, emotionally, and cognitively in everything they do. She is a scientist and researcher first that has dedicated the last four years to dissecting sleep physiology and evolution and communicating it to the general public. Denise has also suffered from postpartum and chronic insomnia herself and is very well versed in sleep hygiene practices, sleep aids, and CBT-I.
Mollie McGlocklin
Creator of Sleep Is A Skill, PodcasterMollie is the creator of Sleep Is A Skill, a company that optimizes how people sleep through a unique blend of technology, accountability, and behavioral change. The company was born from “scratching her own itch” after a lifetime of poor sleep habits culminated into a mega-challenging bout of insomnia for months without end. With a background in psychology & human behavior, she went down the rabbit hole to solve her own sleep disturbances without sleeping aids. She became fascinated with chronobiology, and by extension, its practical applications to restore a state of homeostasis not only to her sleep but also to her life as a whole. Knowing the difference between a life with sleep and without, she’s now dedicated her life to sharing the forgotten skill set of sleep. Also, Mollie periodically hosts podcasts where she analyzes important sleep health topics with various guests: https://www.sleepisaskill.com/podcasts.
Peggy Sealfon
Personal Development CoachPeggy Sealfon is a personal development coach, author, motivational speaker, and recognized internationally as an expert on dealing with stress and anxiety, especially as it relates to wellness and happiness. Certified in life-changing modalities from western and eastern traditions, Peggy blends cutting-edge approaches into a highly effective customized IntegratedLife Coaching System that awakens personal balance and ignites the inner source of empowerment. She coaches individuals and corporate groups all over the country in powerful strategies to improve productivity, performance, and wellbeing. She is an author of her best-selling book "Escape from Anxiety - Supercharge Your Life with Powerful Strategies from A to Z".She also published "Embodying the Power of the Zero Stress Zone" with spiritual master Shri Amritji (Yogi Amrit Desai). Besides this, Peggy is also known as the "anxiety expert" on Selfgrowth.com.
Ivy Branin
Naturopathic DoctorDr. Ivy Branin is a naturopathic doctor based in New York City. After three years of working in the pharmaceutical industry as a biochemical engineer, she packed her bags and moved to Seattle, WA, to pursuit a five-year degree in Naturopathic Medicine at Bastyr University, which is one of the leading universities in natural medicine. Dr. Branin specializes in women’s health, dermatology, mood disorders, and gastrointestinal conditions. She has helped a wide variety of conditions, including acne, acid reflux, depression, IBS, PCOS, and infertility. Dr. Branin is passionate about natural health and healthy living, so when she is not seeing patients, she is in the kitchen creating new recipes, taking ballet classes, exploring mindfulness practices, and enjoying travel, especially to her happy place, France.
Alex Savy
Sleep Science CoachAlex Savy is a Sleep Science Coach certified by Spencer Institute in January 2020. Alex has been into the science behind sleep and how sleep affects different aspects of life for quite a while. He has read lots of material on this subject, with his favorite book being "Why We Sleep" written by Matthew Walker, Ph.D. Currently, Alex is running a small blog where he tests and reviews various sleep-related products and shares scientific and experience-based insights on how one can improve sleep. Alex is more of a practitioner than a theorist, so every night he goes to bed with an Oura ring, which helps him gain a better understanding of his own sleep and how it can be influenced by certain factors in Alex's life (e.g. stress, exhaustion, food, alcohol, etc.).
Kylie Crowley
Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantAs a working mom of 3, Kylie understands the demands that parents face in an ever-changing, fast-paced culture. She first developed a deep appreciation for sleep upon the birth of her first child, 6 years ago. Kylie entered into parenthood believing that she would never sleep again and that her life was doomed with exhaustion. However, after sleep training her first child, Kylie grew passionate about helping other moms learn the ways of sleep for their little ones. As a certified pediatric sleep consultant, she is determined to change the mindset of parents from surviving to thriving! Kylie is confident that newborns, babies, toddlers, and young children absolutely need sleep and, more importantly, can sleep!
Keith Poorbaugh
Physical Therapist, Owner of Northern Edge Physical TherapyKeith Poorbaugh is a clinical expert, educator, and owner of the Northern Edge Physical Therapy in Wasilla, Alaska. His professional career spans over two decades in orthopedics, pelvic health, vestibular, clinical education, performance/strength, and conditioning. Keith is passionate about healing pain naturally with a deep understanding of the movement system and pain-related conditions. He has been a course developer and instructor of manual therapy and motor control to teach health care providers evidence-based approaches to examine and treat pain-related conditions. Also, Keith is the author of a recently published book "Healing Power of You: Achieving pain relief naturally and completely" that covers the role of sleep in healing and its primary role in wellness.
Jason Piper
Certified Sleep Science & Nutrition Coach for AdultsJason Piper started up his sleep coaching company to fill a gap that he saw. All around people were focusing on exercise and nutrition but ignoring their sleep. Jason firmly believes that sleep is the foundation for our health, and everything reacts to how our sleep is. Therefore, he made it his mission to educate and help people to rebuild their sleep. Jason works with individuals so they could regain their energy, improve their mood, and find that spark for life. He also works with businesses to improve the sleep of their workforce so they could be more creative, make the right key decisions, and reduce sick time. For all of those suffering from poor sleeping habits, Jason created a 4-week Sleep Rebuild Course designed to improve the quality of the sleep by building healthy sleep habbits.
Martha Lewis
Certified Sleep ExpertMartha Lewis is a sleep consultant to health-conscious high achievers who want to sleep but can’t. With multiple sleep certifications, an MS in holistic nutrition, and as an expert on gut health, she combines sleep foundations, stress resilience techniques, and lab testing for underlying health issues to get to the root cause of her clients’ insomnia. She has been featured in numerous publications, such as Thrive Global and Swanwick Sleep, and various podcasts around the world and is also a passionate speaker on the topic of sleep. Martha has also published two free ebooks on her website that are available for those who can't sleep and launched a Sleep for Success group on Facebook.
Jessica Schaffer
Registered Psychotherapist, Certified Sleep Consultant & Synergetic Play TherapistJessica's specialty is working with parents of children between the ages of 4 months and 10 years old who are experiencing challenging sleep, attachment, aggression, or anxiety behaviors. The services that Jess offers are Sleep Coaching, Synergetic Play Therapy, and Parent Coaching. She can help you and your child overcome sleep challenges, aggression, and anxiety. Through her work, you will learn to interact with your child in a way that will be consistent with your own beliefs and values as to what is important to you and your child. Jessica wants to be a part of your village that supports you and your child. If you want to reach Jessica, you can book a call here.
Caleb Backe
Certified Personal Trainer, Health & Wellness ExpertCaleb Backe's work with natural product development has given him insight and expertise in the health industry, as well as an attuned understanding of the wellness world. When Caleb is not developing natural wellness products, he spends his time as a personal trainer, helping people to live their best (and healthiest!) lives. As a personal trainer, Caleb has integrated his knowledge of holistic health into any training he does. He has shared his expertise on a number of publications, such as SleepNumber, INSIDER, Yahoo, Authority Magazine, and Maple Holistics. You can find many more of Caleb's insights and musings on a plethora of health and wellness topics on his website.
Katie Letourneau
Adult & Pediatric Sleep ConsultantAs an adult and pediatric sleep consultant, Katie works collaboratively with adults who are struggling with sleep challenges and families whose babies and children's sleep issues significantly impact their caregivers’ lives in ways that negatively impact overall health, personal, social, and professional relationships, and personal well-being. Using evidence-based information for sleep, diet, developmental, and physiological milestones, clients receive comprehensive plans and guidance to help them meet their goals for improving sleep practices, which lead to an improved outlook for physical and emotional health and positive interactions throughout personal and professional relationships.
Here are the 5 sleep tips for families provided by Katie.
Cynthia Tamlyn
Certified Clinical Aromatherapist, CMHIMPCynthia Tamlyn is a Certified Clinical Aromatherapist specializing in pediatric post-traumatic stress disorder. She works with families to support healthy sleep patterns and emotional wellness for their children. Over 90 percent of Cynthia's clients' parents come to her because they're experiencing sleep disruption in the home. Cynthia works holistically with her clients and refers them to nutritionists and other medical professionals as needed. She also creates customized aromatic blends for each client to support their primary goal.
Jayne Havens
Certified Sleep Consultant, Founder of Snooze FestJayne Havens, a founder of Snooze Fest, is a certified sleep consultant specializing in infant and toddler sleep. Jayne supports parents through the sleep training process and together they get their children sleeping through the night. In addition to supporting families one on one, Jayne also created the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. Through CPSM, Jayne provides a comprehensive certification program for those looking to become certified to work as sleep consultants. There is nothing better than helping families to teach their children healthy sleep habits!
Annie Schlecht
Occupational Therapist, Certified Pediatric & Adult Sleep ConsultantAnnie Schlecht, a founder of Zen Sleep Consulting, is an occupational therapist, certified pediatric and adult sleep consultant, Reiki practitioner, and infant massage instructor. She helps people of all ages (birth to adults) feel calm and confident while they master the skill of sleep. Annie completes her work virtually and is able to take clients all over the globe.
Amy Landolt
Licensed AcupuncturistAmy Landolt is an acupuncture sleep specialist who graduated from the Midwest College of Oriental Medicine. Her thesis was on the treatment of insomnia using Chinese medicine. She is a board licensed acupuncturist and a diplomate in acupuncture. Amy also helps individuals to sleep better during difficult times with her video series on Pandemic Sleep Tips.
Patricia Celan
MD, Psychiatry ResidentPatricia is a post-graduate trainee in psychiatry, working in diagnosing and treating patients with psychiatric conditions. She is passionate about psychotherapy, especially in trauma, anxiety, and depression, and is working towards becoming an effective clinician capable of making a significant difference in patient lives.
Tsao-Lin E. Moy
Licensed Acupuncturist & Certified Chinese HerbalistTsao-Lin has over 18 years of experience as an expert in alternative and Chinese medicine. She is licensed in Acupuncture and holds a Master in Oriental Medicine. She is the founder of Integrative Healing Arts in NYC which utilizes Chinese medicine, acupuncture, herbal medicine, and energy healing to treat patients. It is her integrative approach, using the ancient Eastern philosophy and healing methods while supporting Western scientific paradigms of health. This is a powerful combination that helps patients learn how to heal so they can take charge of their health destiny. Her expertise in Fertility helps couples conceive using her signature fertility acupuncture protocols and Chinese medicine. Tsao is considered an expert in Chinese medicine and on ways to naturally boost immunity and sleep and has been featured on many media channels, such as Dr. OZ, MSN, Healthline, Yahoo! Lifestyle, and others.
Mushkee Wolf
Certified Gentle Sleep CoachMushkee is a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach as well as a loving mom of a 3-year-old boy and 18-month-old toddler. The comprehensive baby sleep coach training, as well as Mushkee's own experience with sleep training her sons and dealing with sleep deprivation, has empowered her to start helping other families in need. During the time, Mushkee has helped a lot of her friends and other families to find the best way to sleep train their babies. Mushkee believes that everyone deserves a good night's restorative sleep, and she is confident that she can help achieve this goal for families with newborns or children up to 6-years-old.
John Merwin
Owner & Chief Executive Officer at Brooklyn BeddingJohn is an experienced mattress manufacturer, retailer, entrepreneur & the owner of Brooklyn Bedding - an American made manufacturer of mattresses, differentiated by master craftsmanship, a wholly owned state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, and exceptional customer service. Family-owned since 1995, the company originated with two brothers delivering mattresses direct to customers’ homes. Known as the “mobile mattress guys,” John and Rob Merwin evolved their business by learning every aspect of the mattress making process. They tenaciously used every material in their inventory to pass savings on to customers, purchasing high-grade manufacturing equipment, and pioneering bed-in-a-box online delivery in 2008. Today, the company owns world-class expertise in mattress engineering, achieved through meticulous attention to detail, cutting edge equipment and patented materials created with advanced technology.
Adam Tishman
Co-founder & Co-CEO of Helix SleepAdam is the Co-CEO and a founder of Helix along with his co-founders, Kristian von Rickenbach and Jerry Lin. The three met in their first year of business school and connected over the terrible nature of the mattress buying experience. This led them down a winding path of chance encounters, late nights, and impromptu flights to Belgium to meet with sleep ergonomics Ph.D., which became the basis for the company’s constantly improving algorithm. Adam and his co-founders spent the last year of business school solely focused on launching the Helix, which has now helped over 100,000 customers get their best night’s sleep. Prior to Helix, Adam worked at a brand incubator that specialized in B2C start-up brand building advising companies on strategy and marketing. Adam currently lives in New York with his wife and son. He’s 6’2”, sleeps on his back, and prefers a medium-firm mattress.