Sleep & Health

Sleep is the foundation of your physical and mental health—impacting everything from energy and mood to immunity, focus, and recovery. If your sleep isn’t working for you, the good news is: it can be improved. With the right guidance and simple, practical changes, better sleep is absolutely possible.

Sleep in not a passive process, and even though people have individual differences of how much sleep they need, everyone benefits from good quality restorative sleep. Poor sleep leads to serious health concerns in the longterm, as well as affects brain function, memory and emotional regulation.

For people struggling to be healthier, improve their diet and exercise regime, sleep may be the missing link. Poor sleep is linked to increased appetite and impaired recovery. Muscles grow during sleep, so one can train and eat well, but if they are not getting enough sleep, there will be limited progress.

Sleep is particularly important for athletes and active people as it is arguably the best recovery tool.

High levels of stress affect sleep and poor sleep makes it harder to concentrate and deal with the daily stressors, so it can turn into a viscious cycle.

Poor sleep is also linked to chronic pain, as it through multiple physiological mechanisms makes the pain worse.

There are many reasons to assess and improve sleep.

The sleep coaching course is a structured programme of 3-6 sessions designed to improve sleep habits and achieve better sleep quality.

The course includes an interview-based sleep assessment, learning more about sleep itself, sleep hygiene, relaxation, stress management and digital wellbeing strategies, and sleep scheduling when applicable. 

There are practical exercises, self-assessment tools, and personalized recommendations tailored to each client’s specific sleep needs.

The main outcome is to develop healthy sleep habits, establish a consistent sleep schedule, create a sleep-friendly environment, manage stress, and adopt relaxation techniques to promote better sleep.

Who is it for? 

Sleep coaching can be useful to a wide range of individuals who are looking to improve their sleep habits and overall quality of sleep.

• Individuals with insomnia: Sleep coaching techniques can provide guidance and support to those who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep due to insomnia.
• Busy professionals with hectic schedules: Professionals dealing with demanding workloads and high-stress levels often struggle with sleep. Sleep coaching can help them develop strategies to relax, unwind, and create a nighttime routine conducive to quality sleep.
• Athletes: Sleep is crucial for athletic performance and overall well-being. Sleep coaching can assist athletes, and active individuals in optimizing their sleep routines, creating an environment that promotes restful sleep, and enhancing recovery and performance. Programme can include indivisualised sports recovery plan.
• Those dealing with stress: Stress can take a toll on sleep quality. Sleep coaching can provide tools and techniques to manage stress, relax the mind and body, and improve sleep in those dealing with these challenges.

Sleep coaching is a personalized and individualized approach that takes into account the specific needs and circumstances of each person.

The course is available in person and online.