In this fast-paced and high-performance world, quality sleep is often sacrificed for various professional achievements. During this webinar, you will learn proven strategies to improve sleep and circadian rhythms and develop sleep plans and routines to not just enhance sleep quality but also improve physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. This webinar will combine cutting-edge and evidence-based research with practical tools to address common issues impacting sleep, such as workplace challenges, irregular schedules, stress, and work-life balance. Dr. Afolabi-Brown will also provide an overview of sleep disorders and when to speak to your physician if you have concerns about your sleep.
Presenter: Funke Afolabi-Brown, MD; Founder, Restful Sleep MD
Dr. Funke Afolabi-Brown is a triple-board-certified sleep medicine physician and pediatric pulmonologist with an extensive clinical background spanning more than 15 years.
Her medical journey started with her pediatric residency at Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, following rigorous medical training in Nigeria. She obtained her pulmonary fellowship training at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children, after which she served on the faculty board of Drexel University College of Medicine. To broaden her expertise, she undertook a fellowship in sleep medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. She remained on faculty as associate professor at the Perelman College of Medicine and attending physician at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for about seven years.
She founded a private practice called The Restful Sleep Place, where she offers sleep services to children and young adults. Her clinical focus revolves around providing specialized care for children and young adults with various sleep disorders.
Dr. Afolabi-Brown’s impact extends beyond her clinical practice, as she founded Restful Sleep MD. Through this initiative, she diligently serves as a speaker and consultant with a mission to emphasize the significance of sleep as a fundamental aspect of health for busy professionals and organizations.
In addition to her substantial contributions in the field, Dr. Afolabi-Brown has authored several peer-reviewed manuscripts, and is also the best-selling author of the book, Beyond Tired: A Sleep Physician’s Guide to Solving Your Child’s Sleep Problems for Good.