Better Sleep. Better Work.
30% of your team likely has insomnia or other sleep issues. Book an engaging, high-yield seminar led by an expert physician to boost your team's sleep and performance.
Dr. Matt (Desruisseaux)
MD experienced in sleep & mental health, including at CAMH
PhD in cognitive psychology
Ex-management consultant and AI startup founder
On-site event
You hire Dr. Matt for a high-yield interactive talk on sleep health. Typically 1h over lunch; custom format available.
Interested employees can get an OHIP-covered individual assessment and online coaching.
Online coaching
Practical, grounded in CBT-i
OHIP covers group video sessions (typically 6 x 75min)
HSA/WSA covers additional chat-based coaching some may opt for
FAQ
Is this virtual, in-person, hybrid? What areas do you serve?
For the talk, all three are possible.
As for coaching, OHIP coverage for Ontario residents requires an initial in-person assessment. We are currently booking in Toronto / the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Dr. Matt is sometimes available to travel further across Ontario, Canada or the U.S.What days and times are available?
Most days and times can be accommodated. Lunchtime (Lunch & Learn) is a popular option.Which employees can participate in the seminar?
Option A: invite all employees, regardless of location (province or country)
Option B: invite a smaller group, which will naturally orient the talk in terms of issues, strategies, level of sophistication, etc.
Option C: ask Dr. Matt to develop a custom offer, e.g., a keynote speech or a half-day workshop speech tailored to your industry or team.What sort of seminar can we expect?
We guarantee this won't be a boring lecture on sleep hygiene--or just your average professional speaker. Instead, it'll be a high-energy workshop-type executive seminar. Led by a medical doctor (MD, PhD) with extensive business experience, passionate about bridging the gap between clinical science and corporate productivity. We'll cover a wide range of healthy sleep strategies. as part of performance recovery and burnout prevention for high-performing teams. Special topics can include guidance for business travellers, circadian rhythms & shift work safety, stress reduction, and fatigue management.Which employers is this best for?
Typically large organizations with wellness programs, EAPs, or total rewards initiatives.What's the speaking fee?
Typically CAD 7-10k, depending on duration whether Dr. Matt is virtual or on-site.How does the coaching work? Does it involve our health benefits plan?
If you wish to offer this to employees, there is a one-time additional fee to develop the offer, workflow and employee communications to ensure high engagement. An example of the offer for a GTA-based team:1) In-person intake with Dr. Matt, either on-site or at Dr. Matt's partner clinic at Exchange Tower. OHIP covered2) Group sessions of CBT-i, i.e., cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia. Typically by video, 75 min each, weekly for 6 weeks. We can form groups within your organization/team only or let employees join groups with the general public. Topics include sleep restriction therapy aka consolidation, cognitive restructuring, anxiety management, relaxation training, stimulus control, and sleep hygiene. Also OHIP covered.3) Chat-based therapy: physician-led sleep guidance using online sleep diaries and secure chat, for virtual check-ins and troubleshooting. Not OHIP covered. May be eligible for reimbursement through some employer Health Spending Accounts (HSA/PHSP) or Wellness Spending Accounts (WSA) as an uninsured medical service, rather than psychotherapy. Receipts include provider credentials, dates of service, and a medical-service description.Coverage is not guaranteed—please confirm with your benefits administrator.Does therapy for insomnia work?
Absolutely. For example, an analysis of 1460 participants undergoing CBT-i showed a large improvements in insomnia severity and sleep efficiency.
Your employees should wake up refreshed, energized, and ready to tackle the day ahead. We empower them with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve restorative sleep on a consistent basis.Does Dr. Matt prescribe sleep aids?
In the context of this corporate offer, Dr. Matt may discuss medications and answer participants' questions about them, but he will not prescribe them.