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Deep Sleep Support In Erfurt

Fast appointments (self payers or privately insured patients only)

Online doctor consultations and testing at our office in Berlin Prenzlauer Berg

On-demand coaching from doctors for your current problems, needs and healthspan goals.

Why Achieving Consistent Sleep Can Be a Challenge

Sleep is much more than a simple break in your daily activities; it serves as the essential biological cornerstone for your health, productivity, and lifespan.

Much like weight management is about more than sheer determination, obtaining optimal sleep goes beyond simply "going to bed early." It's an intricate physiological process governed by circadian rhythms, hormonal equilibrium, and neurological activity. When these systems are disturbed, the body treats the resulting lack of sleep as a chronic stress, initiating a chain reaction of metabolic and cognitive problems.

What Makes Consistent Sleep So Challenging?

For many people, sleep patterns and cycles are disturbed by elements of modern life, such as exposure to blue light and high-pressure settings. Yet, the underlying reason is frequently more profound.

Scientific Perspective: Sleep is an active process during which the brain and body perform vital restoration.

  • Hormonal Control: A lack of sleep upsets the equilibrium of ghrelin and leptin (hormones that control hunger), which can result in emotional eating and an increase in weight. Additionally, it raises cortisol levels (the stress hormone), potentially starting a self-perpetuating cycle of anxiety and sleeplessness.
  • Brain Function: In the absence of restorative sleep, the brain is unable to eliminate metabolic byproducts (through the glymphatic system). This can lead to mental fogginess, a poor mood, and decreased productivity, while also elevating the long-term risk of neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia.
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Indicators of a Disrupted Sleep Structure

  • Insomnia & Fragmented Sleep: Difficulty initiating sleep, waking up during the night, or awakening prematurely with an inability to fall back asleep. This is frequently associated with an overactive central nervous system or a reduction in calming hormones such as progesterone.
  • Sleep Quality & Depth: Experiencing non-refreshing sleep, feeling fatigued even after 8 hours in bed, or a general absence of deep sleep. This suggests an inability to enter the deep (slow-wave) or REM stages of sleep, which are vital for physical and emotional recovery.
  • Physical Symptoms: Snoring, choking or gasping for breath, restless legs syndrome, or other movement-related sleep disorders. These could be signs of sleep apnea or other neurological sleep conditions that need prompt evaluation.
  • Emotional & Behavioral Signs: Poor mood or reduced productivity, eating for emotional reasons, and a diminished capacity to manage stress. Insufficient sleep impairs the brain's emotional regulation (amygdala reactivity), which can cause irritability and weakened impulse control.

Our Established Method and Your Personalized Plan

The Longevity Practice does not advocate for a universal "one-pill-fits-all" remedy. We are distinct from surgical centers, sleep labs, and services offering fast prescription fixes. Our focus is on screening for sleep conditions and providing a CBT approach grounded in the principles of somnology (sleep medicine).

Our services can assist you with the following:

  • Polysomnography: Our process starts with ruling out significant sleep disorders that could necessitate more detailed evaluations from specialists. We use a portable polysomnography device to screen for sleep apnea.
    • At-Home Polysomnography: To ensure your convenience, we provide portable sleep monitors that enable data collection within your own home and normal sleeping conditions.
    • Hormonal Analysis: We evaluate factors related to hormonal disruptions (e.g., perimenopause, thyroid issues) that could be undermining your ability to sleep well.
  • Customized Sleep Management Strategy: After thoroughly evaluating and understanding your specific sleep condition, we construct a personalized plan for you.
    • Sleep Disorder Therapy: Our approach centers on scientifically validated behavioral and physiological treatments.
    • Optimizing Sleep Hygiene & Routines: We assist you in creating evening rituals and device-free areas to help your brain recognize it's time to rest.
    • Managing Stress: We incorporate practices like meditation, mindfulness, and other relaxation methods to reduce cortisol before you go to sleep.
    • Breathing Techniques: We employ targeted breathing exercises designed to transition your nervous system from a state of high alert ("fight or flight") to one of calm ("rest and digest").
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Determining if Our Services Are a Fit

If you have trouble waking up feeling refreshed or experience constant fatigue, your body is sending a clear signal. We are here to help you understand it. Our expertise covers:

  • Evaluating the physical and mental root causes of insufficient sleep.
  • Diagnosing specific conditions with the use of sleep laboratory equipment.
  • Developing a personalized plan to achieve optimal well-being by improving your sleep.

Important: We do not conduct surgical procedures (like those for severe obstructive apnea), and our primary approach does not depend on prescribing sleep medications.

The focus at The Longevity Practice is on pinpointing risks with early and accurate diagnostics before they develop into health issues. Rather than responding to illness after it occurs, we design straightforward, customized strategies to preserve health over the long term. Our objective is to provide each patient with profound insight into their own body, complemented by actionable measures they can implement immediately. By emphasizing prevention and transparency, we support our patients in constructing a longer, more healthful life.

Your Next Steps


Book a consultation: We can review your symptoms and establish a plan for diagnosis.

Come to Our Sleep Center: Undergo a professional evaluation in a comfortable, clinical environment that is specifically equipped for the diagnosis and treatment of sleep conditions.

Evidence-based Longevity In Erfurt

In our practice, we rely exclusively on evidence-based methods and medical diagnostics that have been scientifically proven to make a difference. Our focus is on preventing the “four horsemen” of aging—cardiovascular disease, cancer, metabolic dysfunction, and neurodegeneration—rather than offering trends like epigenetic age tests or wellness drips. Our Prevention strategy addresses tailored exercises, nutrition, sleep, mental health and if necessary support by supplement and medication.

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Cost Of Sleep Focus Session In Erfurt

The cost for a Sleep Focus Session is based on the German healthcare pricing system (GOÄ – Gebührenordnung für Ärzte). We encourage you not to stop at consultation alone, but to begin your full Longevity Journey with us. Here is what our protocol looks like:

Sleep Focus Session
199€
Goal: Diagnostic assessment of sleep disorders to establish the link between restorative sleep and longevity, followed by a personalized therapeutic plan.
Duration: 45 minutes
Full Diagnostic Visit
1,399€
Goal: Establish a data-driven biological baseline to unlock personalized peak performance and long-term health optimization.
Duration: 3 hours
Introduction Session
0€
Schedule a quick video call to learn more about The Longevity Practice services and approach.
Duration: 15 minutes

Testimonials

What our customers say about us

Anna, 44 – HRT & Sleep
I never realized how much my hormones were affecting my sleep until I have taken progesterone. After adjusting my therapy and tracking my sleep for six weeks, I went from waking up four or five times a night to sleeping through almost every night. It’s such a relief to finally wake up feeling rested and ready for the day.
Thomas, 46 - Sleep Management
I used to collapse into bed exhausted but then lie there with my mind racing for hours. Learning how to properly down-regulate my nervous system before bed changed everything.
Sophie 39 - Sleep Management
My biggest issue was waking up at 3:00 AM every single night, unable to get back to sleep. I thought it was just stress, but it was actually a blood sugar and cortisol issue.
David, 52 - Deep Sleep
I was living on caffeine because my sleep quality was so poor. I’d get 8 hours, but still feel like a zombie. Tracking my deep sleep and fixing my environment made a massive difference.
Joshua 47 - WASO
By fixing my light exposure and evening routine, I’ve finally synced my internal clock. I wake up before my alarm now, feeling sharp and ready for the day