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Support for restless nights and foggy mornings.

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What's Chronic Pain?

The AHC Sleep Program

Our program aims to help you establish a ‘normal day’ or return to work, university or school, and day to day life. Through pacing and gradual return to activity, we are able to slowly and confidently build your capacity, without increasing your symptoms. 

 

We know this journey is a bit rocky so we give you the skills to deal with any future hurdles, through better understanding your capacity and triggers, to setback planning, symptom mapping and providing you with a therapy manual you can turn to in times of need.

- Nathan Butler

Founder, Active Health Clinic

Real Talk From Our Sleep Experts
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What is the Program?

Sleep issues can make it harder to think clearly, manage stress, or get through your daily routine. If you're not sleeping well, it can start to feel like everything is harder than it should be.

 

This program is built around you. We create a personalised plan that takes your symptoms, goals, and pace into account. Our team is here to guide you with practical tools and support so that better sleep becomes more manageable.

1:1 Sessions

You'll be in good hands with our expert Exercise Physiologists, Dietitians and Occupational Therapists.

8-12 sessions

We aim to build out all your tools for your toolkit of sleep management, for some this is a few sessions, and others it can be longer term support. 

 

Go at your own pace

Join wherever works best from you. We can support you in-person at any of our clinics, or online via telehealth.

Most people space their sessions over 6–18 months.

Your Program, Tailored to You
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The sessions focus on:

Understanding the neurophysiology of your condition

Causes of sleep disturbances and techniques to help with sleep

Mindfulness exercises and how to live more mindfully

Movement guidelines/ exercise advice

Trigger identification and modification

What to do when you have a setback

Parasympathetic activity / Relaxation techniques

Symptom Mapping

Identifying the demands of your activity and your capacity (using a variety of tools eg. heart rate monitors, heart rate variability and activity diaries)

Pacing strategies (physically, mentally, socially, environmentally, emotionally)

Goal setting and/or gradual exposure strategies

How to identify your body’s stress response

Stress, anxiety and mood management strategies

DIM/SIMS – Threats and safety to the mind/body

The Food - Sleep Connection

What you eat can affect how well you fall and stay asleep.
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Sleep disorders can make it harder to get enough food across the day. You might sleep through regular mealtimes or find that your appetite disappears completely, especially if you're on certain medications. Over time, this can affect your energy, focus, and overall wellbeing.

Our dietitians are here to help you get back on track. With practical, flexible strategies and plenty of support, we’ll work with you to build an eating routine that fits around your sleep patterns. You don’t need to figure this out alone. We’ll help you fuel your body in a way that feels doable for where you’re at now.

Topics our Dietitians Can Support You With

Strategies to assist with the management of gastrointestinal symptoms using food based approaches and/or other nervous system based strategies.

Support with weight restoration, stability and maintenance, when appropriate.

Understanding appetite and support with regular eating to support nutritional adequacy.

Eating patterns to improve energy levels and support overall wellbeing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a referral? 

A referral isn't always necessary however may impact on your ability to get a rebate - speak to our friendly reception staff and they can help you.

How much does the program cost?

Invisible Illnesses like sleep disorders can present in very different ways for different people.

 

Because of this, our programs are tailored to how your condition manifests, and hence, the costs vary based on the level of support needed. 

 

For program costs and information about available rebates, please give us a call!

03 9878 5394

What if I can't get to your clinic?

We’ve been offering telehealth for over 10 years and have refined our approach to make it feel personal, flexible, and easy to access. Around 80% of our clients choose to work with us this way. 

 

For those who prefer in-person sessions, our clinics are located in Blackburn, Frankston, Bendigo, and Essendon, Victoria.

Who will I be working with?

You’ll be supported by a team that truly understands sleep disorders.

 

Our clinicians include exercise physiologists, dietitians, and physical therapists. All are fully qualified, and most have experienced in managing some form of invisible illness themselves.

Am I just fatigued or do I have a sleep disorder

Sleep disorders can often be misdiagnosed as fatigue. Sleep disorders are diagnosed through an overnight sleep study followed by a sleep latency test the next day. These tests are done by a sleep physician, usually at a hospital or sleep clinic. 

You can get a referral to a sleep physician through your GP. We can communicate with your GP and recommend a sleep physician who is the right fit for you.

If you have been feeling fatigued and are not sure why, we can help you work out if it's caused by a sleep disorder or something else.

Do I need a diagnosis?

No, you don't need a diagnosis before you see us. If you have been feeling tired and are not sure why or think you might have a sleep disorder, we can help you work out if it is a sleep disorder or something else that's causing your fatigue. 

If you do already have a sleep disorder diagnosed we can help you manage it through our individualised program.

Start Your Recovery Journey

1. Tell Us Your Story

A no-pressure call where we get to know you, your symptoms, and listen to your journey

2. Get a Personalised Plan

We design a custom support plan based on your needs. It might include a thorough assessment, dietetic care, pacing tools, movement therapy and other services.

3. Own Your Journey

You’ll work with trusted clinicians, online or in-person, at a pace that works for your body

Tell Us Your Story Today!

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What Are Sleep Disorders?

Sleep disorders are conditions that disrupt your natural sleep patterns, making it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or feel rested during the day, for some this can also be an increase in sleep needs. They can affect your energy, mood, and overall well-being.
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Common types of Sleep Disorders

Insomnia Disorders
Trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, even when given the chance to sleep.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (OSA & CSA)
Breathing gets interrupted or becomes shallow during sleep, often leading to poor-quality rest (more info below).

Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence
Excessive daytime sleepiness that isn’t explained by poor sleep or another medical condition (more info below).

Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders
Your body’s internal clock is misaligned with day–night patterns, affecting when you fall asleep or feel alert.

Parasomnias
Unusual behaviours during sleep, like sleepwalking, nightmares, or acting out dreams.

Sleep-Related Movement Disorders
Repetitive movements that can make it hard to fall asleep or stay asleep, like Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS) or teeth grinding.

Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders

Sleep-disordered breathing includes conditions that disturb your breathing while you're asleep. The two most common types are:

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA): 
OSA is the most common type of sleep apnoea. OSA is a partial or complete blockage of a person's airways while they're asleep, which makes them stop (or almost stop) breathing for short periods of time.

Central Sleep Apnea (CSA)
OSA is when a person stops (or almost stops) breathing for short periods of time while they're asleep, because the brain momentarily 'forgets' to tell the body to breath. CSA includes narcolepsy and idiopathinc hypersomnia.
How They Affect You

Both OSA and CSA can lead to:

Daytime tiredness

Morning headaches

Memory and trouble concentrating

Mood shifts

If you’re not sure what’s going on, a sleep study is a really good next step. It tracks things like your breathing, oxygen levels, and how your body responds while you sleep. That’s how doctors can figure out if it’s something like OSA or CSA, and what kind of support might help.

Central Disorders of Hypersomnolence

These conditions cause extreme daytime sleepiness that isn’t explained by poor sleep or another health issue. They can make it hard to stay awake, even after a full night’s rest.

Narcolepsy (Types 1 and 2)
Narcolepsy causes sudden sleepiness and, in Type 1, cataplexy. This is when you experience brief muscle weakness triggered by emotions. Type 2 causes similar sleepiness but without cataplexy.

Idiopathic Hypersomnia
People with IH sleep for long stretches but still feel unrefreshed. Naps are usually unhelpful, and waking up can be slow or confusing.

Kleine-Levin Syndrome (KLS)
KLS is rare. It shows up in episodes where a person might sleep 18–20 hours a day, with changes in mood, appetite, and awareness.
How They Affect You

These conditions can lead to:

Excessive daytime sleepiness

Trouble staying alert

Feeling groggy after waking

Changes in memory, focus, or mood

If you’re not sure what’s going on, a sleep study can help figure out what’s happening and guide the right support plan!

What causes poor sleep?

Poor sleep can be caused by one or a combination of the following things. We can investigate your current sleep patterns and help you make changes to get a better sleep.

Poor sleep depth

Irregular sleeping times

Not getting enough sleep

A sleep disorder

Are You Missing a Diagnosis?

This quick, free tool was built to help people with complex symptoms connect the dots. It's not a diagnosis, but it might just give you clarity on what to look into next.

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