About Us and Our Philosophy
Sleep and Lifestyle Solutions was founded by its director Dr Grant Willson.
Grant has fifteen years experience in the area of sleep medicine and has worked for this time at the Centre for Respiratory Failure and Sleep Disorders at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney.
Grant is a registered physiotherapist who has always had an interest in the treatment of disorders of the respiratory system. Working with clients has always been central to his work and transforming the lives of real people is his central motivation. Not only has he been involved in clinical practice but he has also conducted research evaluating new treatments with the goal of advancing treatment.
In 2004 he obtain a PhD in medicine from the University of Sydney and continues to be involved in research both in Sydney and in Canberra. Another of his major interests is in the area of education. Grant has been involved in education at many different levels, whether this be speaking to a small group of doctors and nurses who work in the Emergency Department in the country or addressing a gathering of sleep apnea patients or co-ordinating and lecturing at national courses in Sleep Disorders medicine his philosphy has been to pass on his knowledge to others. Grant is a sought after speaker due to his experience and practical approach which is taylored to his audience.
Imparting knowledge to others is central to his philosophy and is pivotal to the activities of Sleep and Lifestyle Solutions. Delivering on-going education and training to our partners so that they can provide you with a hands-on approach and expert up-to-date advice concerning treatment options is pivotal to the ongoing success of our business. We therefore engage a number of education and training consultatants to enhance the quality of our training. Dr Darren O'Brien also from the Centre for Respiratory Failure and Sleep Disorders has been able to impart his experience and practical skills gained over many years of clinical practice making him vital to the training of our partners.
Throughout his career Grant has been involved in many different spheres including as a consultant to industry, clinician and educator. This experience has also allow him to observe the many challenges that have arisen when a healthcare system struggles to cope with a new disorder such as sleep apnea. A particular concern is the failure to provide clients with a comprohensive approach to their sleep apnea treatment.
Sleep and Lifestyle Solutions seeks to address these failures by providing expert initiation and acclimatisation to PAP therapy ensuring that you maximise the benefits of therapy. Along with this we assist our clients to make realistic and attainable lifestyle changes which address the bigger picture and lead to long-term health benefits.
Our Philosophy:
- To deliver the standard of care to our clients that we would expect to receive ourselves.
- To deliver individualised care based on the needs, goals and desirers of our clients
- To deliver care and unbiased advice based on medical evidence.
- To deliver care to individuals within a framework of professional and ethical practice.
If you are interested in learning more about Sleep and Lifestyle Solutions please contact us.
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