Editorial Team

Sleep Doctor first launched in 2008. Guided by the expertise of Dr. Michael J. Breus, our site has since become a leading authority in the field of sleep health. The Sleep Doctor team is dedicated to helping readers get the rest they need, make meaningful lifestyle changes to ensure high-quality sleep, and achieve peak performance during their waking hours.

We cover all aspects of sleep health and science. Recently, our website has grown to also feature information about different types of sleep products. Our expanding team now includes sleep product experts who personally test mattresses, pillows, sheets, and other bedroom essentials. As Sleep Doctor evolves, we will continue to deliver evidence-based content intended to help you understand sleep and use this information to sleep better.

Dr. Michael Breus

The Sleep Doctor

Dr. Michael J. Breus is a clinical psychologist with more than two decades of experience in his field. He is a diplomate of the American Board of Sleep Medicine and a fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Breus is one of the only psychologists to pass the Sleep Medicine Specialty board without attending medical school. He holds a BA in Psychology from Skidmore College, and PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Georgia. Dr. Breus has been in private practice as a sleep doctor for nearly 25 years.

Dr. Breus is also a best-selling author. His publications include four books:

• Good Night: The Sleep Doctor’s 4-Week Program to Better Sleep and Better Health (2006)
• The Sleep Doctor’s Diet Plan: Lose Weight Through Better Sleep (2011)
• The Power of When: Discover Your Chronotype–and the Best Time to Eat Lunch, Ask for a Raise, Have Sex, Write a Novel, Take Your Meds, and More (2016)
• Energize!: Go From Dragging Ass to Kicking It in 30 Days (2021)

Dr. Breus lectures all over the world and serves as an expert resource for most major publications, doing more than 250 interviews per year.

David Rubin Certified Sleep Science Coach, Director of Product Testing

David is a Certified Sleep Science Coach with a lifelong passion for well-being and health optimization. His interest in sleep… Read more

Alison Deshong Staff Writer, Product Testing Team

Alison is a health writer with ample experience reading and interpreting academic, peer-reviewed research. Based in San Diego, she is… Read more

Allyson Hoffman Staff Writer, Sleep Health

Allyson is a freelance writer and editor as well as an educator based in Norway. She has a master’s degree… Read more

Rebecca Levi Staff Writer, Sleep Health

With a bachelor’s degree in anthropology from Indiana University Bloomington, Rebecca enjoys making accurate, up-to-date health information accessible to all… Read more

Afy Okoye Staff Writer, Sleep Health

Afy is a writer and creative strategist in San Francisco with a master’s degree in international health policy from the… Read more

Garen Glazier Staff Writer, Product Testing Team

Garen is a health and lifestyle content creator. She realized the importance of sleep when her children made getting a… Read more

Brittany Patterson Staff Writer, Sleep Products

Brittany is a professional copywriter and editor who has struggled with insomnia since childhood. She understands the importance of adequate… Read more

Janet Larson Staff Writer, Sleep Health

Janet is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Fancy Gap, Virginia. She has a bachelor’s degree in literature… Read more

Kristina Diaz Staff Writer, Sleep Health

Kristina is a freelance writer and part-time respiratory therapist based in Lakeland, Florida. With degrees in journalism and respiratory care,… Read more

Leigh Saner Staff Writer

Leigh is a freelance wellness writer and a national board-certified health and wellness coach based in Greenville, North Carolina. With… Read more

Katie Kottemann Staff Writer, Sleep Products

Katie is a writer, editor, and researcher based in Englewood, Colorado. With a doctorate in English from the University of… Read more

Katherine Zheng Staff Writer, Sleep Health

Katherine is a freelance writer based in Chicago. She has doctorate and bachelor’s degrees in nursing and is published in… Read more

Dr. Pranshu Adavadkar, MD Sleep Physician

As a board-certified sleep medicine physician with over 20 years of clinical experience, Dr. Adavadkar is an expert in diagnosing… Read more

Our team of experts is responsible for personally testing and reviewing every product featured on Sleep Doctor. Each product undergoes a series of hands-on evaluations based on performance factors that are relevant for sleepers. These tests are the backbone of our product ratings and reviews. If we haven’t evaluated it firsthand, we won’t recommend it.

Each member of our testing and content teams brings years of experience and expertise to their role.

Medical Disclaimer

Sleep Doctor publishes sleep-related digital content. Although some of our content pertains to health and medicine, the information on this site is intended for general purposes and should never  substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Our readers should not disregard recommendations from their doctor based on something they have read on Sleep Doctor. Contact your doctor or local emergency services if you experience a medical emergency, and always consult a physician before taking medication or implementing changes to your diet.

Sleep Doctor makes product recommendations based on hands-on testing. However, we do not make any representation about the efficacy or safety of these products. Furthermore, we do not endorse specific tests, medications, medical procedures, health products, or clinical care providers featured in our digital content.

Advertising Disclosure

Sleep Doctor maintains affiliate relationships with sleep product brands. These include cost-per-click and affiliate fee relationships, for which we receive a commission when our readers click a product link and purchase that product. Funding from these partnerships allows us to conduct original research, consult with various experts, and bring our readers the informative, in-depth content they have come to expect from this website.

We strive for complete transparency with regard to how we test products and choose which ones to feature in our product guides. The bottom line: our working relationships with brands never influence the products we recommend. View our full advertising disclosure to learn more about how we make decisions about product recommendations and how we keep our editorial process independent.

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