INDIVIDUALIZED CONSULTATION. Thanks to professional expertise, specific training and a wealth of experience, costly sleep tests and other examinations can be avoided or limited to the bare minimum. Health and quality of life are based on the biologically central pillars of sleep, nutrition and fitness. This is why the modern healthcare system is increasingly dedicated to disease prevention and the promotion of a healthy lifestyle, leading to a shift in healthcare services from the doctor's surgery to people's everyday lives. Sleep plays a central role in this as an indispensable life companion.

In addition to the assessment and treatment of all forms of sleep-wake disorders, the services offered by Somnologie & Schlafcoaching also include individual advice on improving sleep health. Because sleep and expectations of sleep differ greatly from person to person, an individualized assessment and consultation are crucial to optimizing satisfaction and sleep management.

SOMNOLOGY IS THE TEACHING OF SLEEP. Somnology is one of the newest medical fields and encompasses sleep research and sleep medicine. The word is derived from somnum (Latin: sleep) and logos (ancient Greek: teaching, meaning).

HEALTHY SLEEP IS IMPORTANT / SLEEP HEALTH MATTERS. A large proportion of Western society suffers from insufficient exercise and unhealthy eating and sleeping habits. While poor diet and lack of fitness often have visible consequences, the consequences of poor sleep health are not obvious. Although restful sleep is important for all areas of life, the effects of poor sleep quality and unhealthy sleeping habits are complex and insidious.

REMAINING NEED FOR SLEEP ADVICE. Compared to the overwhelming variety of advice and support available in the areas of nutrition, exercise and fitness, professional advice on promoting healthy sleep is grossly neglected. Even among top athletes and executives, it is a rarity for sleep to receive the attention it deserves alongside physical exercise and healthy eating. This deficit in health promotion and healthcare is due on the one hand to the lack of specialists in the field of somnology, and on the other hand to the focus on measurable sleep disorders and costly examinations. If no relevant breathing or movement disorder is found during sleep, many sleep-afflicted people feel left alone with their complaints and questions by the medical profession.