ABOUT
ABOUT BOULDER
SLEEP HEALTH
Boulder Sleep Health was founded to educate, support, and empower adults experiencing sleep challenges. As a healthcare practitioner, I have witnessed firsthand the profound impact sleep has on the brain, body, and overall quality of life. Sleep is now recognized as a foundational pillar of health—one that deserves intention, care, and prioritization for both short-term and long-term health.
My work in sleep health is deeply personal. I struggled with sleep from a young age and throughout much of my adult life. It wasn’t until I became a mother that I reached a turning point and realized the importance of truly addressing my own sleep. I dove into the research and started to productively reshape my practices. Once I made sleep a priority, the changes were transformative—improved physical health, increased energy, greater mental clarity, and a more balanced lifestyle. Experiencing these benefits fuels my passion for helping others achieve the same.
As an occupational therapist, I take a client-centered, holistic approach to sleep health, focusing on the root causes of sleep challenges rather than quick fixes. Every client begins with a comprehensive assessment that explores sleep patterns, daily routines, environmental factors, and emotional, cognitive, and physical influences on sleep.
Working with my clients, I create individualized care plans often incorporating the following practices:
Achievable & sustainable goals focused on positive health outcomes
Psychoeducation promoting healthy circadian cycles and homeostatic sleep drive
Recommendations for environmental modifications
Recommendations for behavioral techniques
Collaboration with other healthcare professionals as needed
During sessions, we track progress, review the data, and discuss targeted strategies to address challenges—while ensuring the plan is thoughtfully tailored to fit the client’s lifestyle.
At Boulder Sleep Health, clients gain not only better sleep, but also practical tools and lifelong skills to navigate sleep challenges with confidence.
Monica Egger, OTD, OTR/L
Doctor of Occupational Therapy
Founder & Therapist at Boulder Sleep Health
ABOUT MONICA
Monica brings over 20 years of professional work experience to Boulder Sleep Health. She holds a clinical doctorate degree in occupational therapy from Creighton University, where she conducted her fieldwork in neuro rehabilitation at Craig Hospital in Denver, CO. She continued her education with a focus on sleep health and CBT-I for occupational therapy at Colorado State University, and Stanford University where she completed her CBT-I competency training through Stanford Medicine’s Sleep Health and Insomnia Program.
Monica is a whale enthusiast with a particular fondness for the orcas of the Pacific Northwest in her native Washington State. When she’s not sleeping soundly or helping others do so, she enjoys time spent with family & friends, cooking, hiking, and skiing in the majestic mountains of Colorado.
Monica lives in Boulder, CO with her husband & son and their beloved orange tabby cat, Caicos.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Healthy sleep for the average adult should be restful and restorative, allowing you to wake up feeling refreshed and alert. Most adults achieve this with 7–9 hours of sleep per night and minimal awakenings, though individual needs can vary. Consistent, high-quality sleep supports mood, memory, immune function, and overall physical well-being.
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Sleep therapy is a type of treatment that helps people improve their sleep habits and address sleep problems and goals. It often includes techniques to change behaviors and thoughts that interfere with sleep, such as establishing a consistent bedtime routine or managing stress. A common form is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), which is considered a first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. Sleep therapy can help people fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling more rested.
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Boulder Sleep Health does not accept insurance. Your therapist has partnered with Mentaya to help Colorado residents use their out-of-network benefits to save on therapy. Visit Mentaya.com to see if you qualify for therapy services.
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All sessions with Boulder Sleep Health are conducted remotely via Telehealth through the SimplePractice HIPAA compliant platform.
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No, referrals are not necessary to work with Boulder Sleep Health. However, if you plan to utilize out-of-network benefits, some insurers require a physician’s order for therapy services to be reimbursed. Check with your insurance company and Mentaya.com if you plan to seek reimbursement.
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There are key differences between the services offered by Boulder Sleep Health and those provided by a medical doctor. A medical doctor can diagnose medical conditions, prescribe medications, order sleep studies, and treat medical causes. Boulder Sleep Health offers evidenced-based treatment for sleep disorders by a licensed occupational therapist, using behavioral and lifestyle interventions to improve sleep-related functioning. With client permission, your therapist welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with physicians and prescribers to enhance client care plans, discuss client goals, and safely address any medication related topics.
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Boulder Sleep Health specializes in treating sleep disruption symptoms that impact daily functioning. Symptoms may stem from…
- Chronic Insomnia
- Hypersomnia
- Parasomnia
- Obstructive Sleep Apnea / Sleep Disordered Breathing
- Restless Leg Syndrome
- Narcolepsy
- Circadian Rhythm Sleep Disorders
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Session numbers can vary depending on client goals and underlying issues impacting sleep. Treatment with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) typically takes 4 to 8 sessions for most adults with chronic insomnia. In less complex cases, client goals may be achieved in 1 to 3 sessions. Sessions are typically conducted weekly or every other week.
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CBT-I is evidenced-based and recommended as the first line treatment for insomnia by the American College of Physicians (ACP). Additionally, Boulder Sleep Health utilizes evidenced-based tools for support with sleep hygiene, nervous system regulation, and circadian rhythm realignment.
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Yes, Boulder Sleep Health offers services to adults only. Boulder Sleep Health welcomes the opportunity to work with young adults over the age of 18 and offers a 25% discount on all services to individuals currently enrolled in educational programs with a valid student ID.
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Absolutely. Your therapist can offer support with safe and effective medication titration based on client goals. Boulder Sleep Health welcomes the opportunity to collaborate with prescribers regarding any prescription medication changes.
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No. The decision to make medication changes is highly personal and should be discussed in detail with your PCP or other prescribers. Over-the-counter or prescription medication titration will only be factored into the care plan if it is a client goal, and in collaboration with the prescriber.
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No. While sleep studies can be particularly helpful for identifying medical conditions such as sleep apnea, it is not necessary to have one before starting therapy. If during the evaluation process or at any point in the therapy process it becomes apparent that a sleep study or further medical evaluation is appropriate, a recommendation will be made by your therapist.
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Yes. Boulder Sleep Health offers sleep coaching, consulting services, and guest speaker programs to individuals and organizations worldwide. These services are designed to provide education and practical strategies for improving sleep performance and are not intended to constitute occupational therapy, medical care, or mental health treatment.
All clinical therapy services offered by Boulder Sleep Health are provided by a Colorado-licensed occupational therapist and are available only to clients who reside in Colorado and are physically located in Colorado during their treatment sessions. -
Boulder Sleep Health reserves the right to charge for services cancelled with less than 24-hour notice. Sessions can be cancelled directly with your therapist via phone or email, or through the SimplePractice scheduling portal.
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