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The dream team at sbnyc
Sleep Better NYC provides sleep coaching and care coordination. We help sleepy people by giving realistic, actionable guidance.
Just like you, we've seen vague articles, over-hyped supplements, and infomercial products that never work the way you want them to. We believe in personalized care, and a holistic approach to your sleep and well-being- that’s why we’ve developed programs and content in collaboration with a community of experts.
Read below to learn about the founders, the coaches, and our team of entrepreneurs and experts on our advisory panel.
Teresa DeNike
BS, CCSH
Teresa is a board-certified clinical sleep educator, national speaker, and the founder of Sleep Better NYC. Her expertise is in sleep apnea, sleep hygiene, and mindset for sleep and overall wellbeing. After 14 years in healthcare sales and consulting, Teresa witnessed countless family, friends, and patients struggle through the typical pathways for sleep support. SBNYC was founded as a solution.
Teresa lives with her husband in Brooklyn, NY.
She loves a good boxing workout, never turns down Italian food, and enjoys wine & whiskey from time to time.
Drew Copeland
RSPGT, CCSH
Drew is a national speaker and published researcher, with 17 years of experience in clinical sleep medicine. He specializes in sleep apnea testing and treatment. At SBNYC, he is the director of operations and IT and also provides sleep coaching to clients. With his background and experience, Drew has served as a subject matter expert for the BRPT and AASM.
Drew is the founder of One Sleep Solutions for corporate consulting. He has a cat named The Macallan, his favorite movie is The Princess Bride, and his guilty pleasure is late-night karaoke.
advisory panel
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Dr. Grandner is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. He is Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, as well as Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson. He has over 200 academic pu
Dr. Grandner is a licensed clinical psychologist, board-certified in Behavioral Sleep Medicine. He is Director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, as well as Director of the Behavioral Sleep Medicine Clinic at the Banner-University Medical Center in Tucson. He has over 200 academic publications, has won awards from several scientific organizations, and regularly works with health, technology, athletics, nutrition, and other organizations to promote science-based strategies for sleep health.
David R Rice DDS
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Dr. Rice is the founder of the nation's largest student and new dentist community, IgniteDDS, He travels the live and virtual world speaking, writing and connecting today's top young dentists with tomorrow's most successful dental practices. He has completed curriculums at the Spear Center, The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center and mos
Dr. Rice is the founder of the nation's largest student and new dentist community, IgniteDDS, He travels the live and virtual world speaking, writing and connecting today's top young dentists with tomorrow's most successful dental practices. He has completed curriculums at the Spear Center, The Pankey Institute, The Dawson Center and most prolifically, the school of hard knocks. Dr. Rice has witnessed the life-changing improvements with proper sleep apnea treatment in his patients. His support as a clinician and entrepreneur have been invaluable to the Sleep Better NYC team.
Melissa Milanak PhD
Michael Grandner PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM
Anne M Mooney MD, FAASM
Dr. Milanak is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive consultant and keynote speaker. She founded MIND Impact Consulting, LLC, transforming her passion for helping others succeed and her research and clinical expertise in anxiety, sleep disorders, stress, and workplace wellbeing into effective practical application for business exec
Dr. Milanak is a licensed clinical psychologist, executive consultant and keynote speaker. She founded MIND Impact Consulting, LLC, transforming her passion for helping others succeed and her research and clinical expertise in anxiety, sleep disorders, stress, and workplace wellbeing into effective practical application for business executives and their organizations. With extensive experience in sleep medicine, she continues to collaborate with Sleep Better NYC for content and program development and clinical guidance.
Anne M Mooney MD, FAASM
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Anne M Mooney MD, FAASM
Dr. Mooney is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, her research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea as well as understanding its impact on cognition.
Dr. Mooney believes that patient education, empowerment and engagement are
Dr. Mooney is Board Certified in Sleep Medicine and Pulmonary Diseases. As a Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, her research interests include the diagnosis and treatment of obstructive sleep apnea as well as understanding its impact on cognition.
Dr. Mooney believes that patient education, empowerment and engagement are integral to improving sleep health. We are thrilled to have a passionate clinician and sleep coaching advocate like Dr. Mooney as an advisor with Sleep Better NYC
Amber Trejo CPT, MS, RDN
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Amber is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, founder of Naked Wellness, and a badass boxer. Amber holds a master's degree in nutrition and human performance. She teaches group fitness classes and trains clients on strength and conditioning. To ensure healthy weight loss and lean muscle gain, Amber's programs include bas
Amber is a Registered Dietitian, Certified Personal Trainer, founder of Naked Wellness, and a badass boxer. Amber holds a master's degree in nutrition and human performance. She teaches group fitness classes and trains clients on strength and conditioning. To ensure healthy weight loss and lean muscle gain, Amber's programs include basic education on sleep hygiene. She is an incredible support to the Sleep Better NYC organization, provides guidance on weight loss, gut health and nutrition related to sleep.
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Robyn Woidtke RN, RPSGT, CCSH
Robyn is a highly credentialed clinician, educator, and collaborator in the field of sleep. She has worked in sleep research and authored numerous publications. In addition to her clinical experience, her career also spans the medical device industry to develop educational programs and patient-centered materials. Robyn is the principal at
Robyn is a highly credentialed clinician, educator, and collaborator in the field of sleep. She has worked in sleep research and authored numerous publications. In addition to her clinical experience, her career also spans the medical device industry to develop educational programs and patient-centered materials. Robyn is the principal at Sleep for Nurses and helped to develop the first sleep educator credentialing programs. We are thrilled to have her as a resource and partner as we continue to grow the Sleep Better NYC team.
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