Insomnia Treatment Specialist in Palo Alto CA

At Helyx Health, we understand how profoundly insomnia can affect your well-being. Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can make it difficult to fall asleep, stay asleep, or cause you to wake too early and struggle to return to sleep. Patients often tell us they feel tired or unrested in the morning, even after spending enough hours in bed. This lack of restorative sleep may lead to daytime fatigue, difficulty with concentration or memory, increased irritability, and even symptoms of anxiety or depression.

Sometimes, insomnia can also cause physical symptoms such as headaches or stomach discomfort, making daily life even more challenging. If you are experiencing these symptoms at least three times a week for over three months, you may have chronic insomnia.

At Helyx Health, our dedicated healthcare team is here to help. We take a comprehensive approach to evaluating your sleep patterns, identifying underlying causes, and working with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.

Insomnia can have a profound impact on your overall health and well-being. Our comprehensive approach addresses not just the symptoms of insomnia, but also the underlying causes and the effects it can have on your physical and mental health.

Chronic insomnia has been linked to serious health conditions, including high blood pressure, heart disease, diabetes, and a weakened immune system. At Helyx Health, our providers work closely with you to identify these risks early and develop a personalized care plan that incorporates medical management, lifestyle modifications, and, when appropriate, referrals to specialists within our network. We recognize that sleep deprivation can also disrupt hormone regulation, leading to weight gain and metabolic challenges. 

The effects of insomnia are not just physical. Difficulty sleeping often contributes to anxiety, depression, irritability, and trouble concentrating. At Helyx Health, our professionals can support you with evidence-based therapies to improve sleep and address mental health concerns. We also understand that poor sleep can impact your memory, cognitive function, and overall quality of life, making it harder to perform at work or school and manage daily stress.

Insomnia often results from a combination of psychological, medical, and lifestyle factors. Stress and anxiety about work, health, or family are significant contributors, and mood disorders like depression frequently interfere with restful sleep. Our providers at Helyx Health are experienced in evaluating and managing these conditions, using both medical and behavioral therapies to improve your overall sleep quality.

Medical conditions—including chronic pain, asthma, arthritis, diabetes, acid reflux, and neurological disorders—can also disrupt sleep patterns. 

Lifestyle habits and environmental factors play a crucial role as well. Irregular sleep schedules, excessive caffeine or alcohol, lack of activity, or an uncomfortable sleep environment can all make insomnia worse. Our team provides personalized guidance on sleep hygiene, lifestyle modifications, and environmental adjustments to support healthier sleep.

Finally, we recognize that aging naturally brings changes in sleep patterns and hormone production, making older adults more vulnerable to insomnia. At Helyx Health, we tailor our care to address the unique needs of every age group, ensuring that all patients receive the most effective and compassionate support.

Stress is a leading contributor to both the development and persistence of insomnia. Daily stressors—whether from work, relationships, finances, or other life events—can trigger the body’s “fight-or-flight” response. This natural reaction causes a surge in stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, which increase heart rate, elevate blood pressure, and heighten alertness. While these responses are protective in the short term, ongoing stress keeps the body in a constant state of alertness that can severely disrupt sleep.

Many patients at Helyx Health report difficulty falling asleep, frequent nighttime awakenings, or waking up feeling unrested—symptoms often linked to chronic stress. This is because stress not only leads to physiological arousal but also causes racing thoughts and persistent worries, making it challenging to relax and fall asleep at night.

Left unaddressed, the cycle of stress and poor sleep can become self-perpetuating: stress disrupts sleep, and lack of sleep makes it even harder to manage stress. At Helyx Health, our integrative approach focuses on breaking this cycle with personalized care. We help patients identify sources of stress and develop effective management strategies, while also providing guidance on healthy sleep habits (sleep hygiene). Our team may incorporate behavioral health interventions, relaxation techniques, and, when appropriate, medical therapies to restore restful sleep and improve overall well-being.

If you’re struggling with stress-related sleep issues, the team at Helyx Health is here to support you every step of the way. We work collaboratively to address both the mind and body, helping you achieve better sleep and greater resilience in the face of life’s challenges.

Helyx Health in Palo Alto utilizes an integrative approach to insomnia treatment, combining medical knowledge with behavioral therapies tailored to individual needs]. The team includes Dr. Tony Masri, a neurologist and sleep medicine expert for medical oversight and diagnosis; Dr. Ty Canning and Dr. Francesca Libutti, clinical psychologists specializing in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and mindfulness; and experts providing guidance on lifestyle factors like sleep hygiene, nutrition, and stress management

With our comprehensive, integrative approach to insomnia, Helyx Health is here to help you regain restful sleep and improve your overall well-being. For more information, contact us or request an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 518 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California 94301. We serve patients from Palo Alto CA, Menlo Park CA, Stanford CA, Mountain View CA, Los Altos CA, and surrounding areas.