Sleep Well Clinic

Sleep Doctors and Allied Health

The doctors and health professionals at the SLEEP WELL CLINIC provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services for children and adults suffering sleep disorders such as problematic snoring, sleep apnoea, insomnia, and parasomnias.

Medical consultations in:
Whangarei, Auckland, Tauranga, Palmerston North, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Wanaka, Dunedin, and Queenstown are available by appointment.

We also offer testing and treatment services to patients in other centres using portable monitors and extensive phone or Skype support for consultations.

• Iain Buchannan Whangarei
• Dr Marcus Ang Auckland
• Dr Virginia McGowan Tauranga
• Dr Ken Couper Hamilton
• Dr Hemant Kheterpal Masterton
• Dr Dorren Kirkaldy Nelson
• Alex Mortlock Christchurch
• Dr Maree Lindsay Christchurch
• Dr Janet Downs Dunedin
• Anna Chisari Queenstown
• Dr Kim Nester Invercargill

Southern Cross Affiliated Provider for
OSA Detection Study, Respiratory Poly - Home, Multichannel SS - Home, Overnight Pulse Oximetry, CPAP Titration Sleep Study, Physician Initial Consult, Physician F/Up Consult, Phys Initial Short Consult.

Key Staff

Doctors

Dr Alex Bartle
MB, BS, FRNZCGP, Dip Obst, MM (Sleep Medicine)

After extensive research and special training in sleep medicine overseas, Dr Bartle established the Sleep Well Clinic in March 2000. Dr Bartle was an invited speaker at the Australasian Sleep Association international conferences in 2003 and 2006. In 2007 he presented research at the World Federation of Sleep Research 5th International Congress. 

In recent years Dr Bartle has presented at continuing medical education seminars and conferences in New Zealand and overseas. Dr Bartle is the Medical Director of the Sleep Well Clinic and is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association.

Professor Lutz Beckert
MD, FRACP, MRCP (UK) Respiratory and Sleep Specialist Physician

Professor Lutz Beckert is a Respiratory and Sleep Specialist at Christchurch Hospital. He is also a Senior Lecturer and Academic Head of the Department of Medicine, University of Otago Medical School. Professor Beckert is the Clinical Advisor at the Sleep Well Clinic and has a wide range of current research interests. Professor Beckert is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association.

Dr Bryn Sparks
PhD, BSc, PG DipSc (neurophysiology) Sleep Physiologist

As one of New Zealand’s first Sleep Physiologists, Bryn helped develop remote sleep testing techniques in the early 1990’s. Bryn has over 23 years experience as a Sleep Technologist including seven years as Technical Director of Christchurch Hospital Sleep Disorders Unit. Bryn is a member of the Australaisan Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association. Bryn is currently completing a PhD through Victoria University investigating the social construction of snoring and sleep apnoea

Glenda Barnes
BSc, Registered Clinical Physiologist

Glenda developed her extensive skills as a Sleep Physiologist at the Christchurch Hospital Sleep Service before shifting to Nelson/Marlborough where she established Nelson Sleep Services and SleepNZ, New Zealand’s first online sleep apnoea resource. In late 2010 Sleep Well Clinic recruited Glenda and the Nelson Sleep Service to enhance service delivery in the Tasman District. Glenda has over 19 years experience as a Sleep Physiologist. Glenda is a member of the Australasian Sleep Association and Australasian Sleep Technologists Association.

Alex Mortlock
BA(Hons), MA(Psyc), PG Dip(Clin.Psyc.)

Alex Mortlock is a registered clinical psychologist trained at the University of Canterbury. He specialises in cognitive-behavioural therapies for insomnia and other sleep disorders. His experience in a number of rehabilitation and health settings has given him the background to understand the biological, psychological, and interpersonal factors involved in sleep disorders. Alex is a member of the New Zealand College of Clinical Psychologists and the New Zealand Pain Society.