Chinese Medicine Clinic Services

Sleep Disorder Treatment in Greenville, SC

Sleep Disorder Treatment at IHP Greenville — authentic TCM, in-house herbal pharmacy. Dr. Hendry, DAOM, 25+ yrs experience. Call (864) 365-6156.

Sleep disorders encompass a broad spectrum — insomnia, sleep apnea, restless leg syndrome, delayed sleep phase disorder, hypersomnia, and circadian rhythm disorders — each with distinct biological mechanisms requiring targeted treatment. At Integrative Health Partners, Dr. Hendry evaluates and treats the functional and constitutional drivers of sleep disorders through his combined Chinese medicine and functional medicine approach.

How Sleep Disorder Treatment Works

Sleep disorder treatment begins with thorough characterization of your specific sleep pattern and any associated symptoms. Dr. Hendry may recommend a functional medicine sleep assessment (including salivary cortisol curve, thyroid panel, sex hormone assessment, and blood sugar markers) to identify specific biological drivers. Chinese medical diagnosis identifies the constitutional pattern (Heart Shen disturbance, Liver Qi Stagnation, Kidney Yin Deficiency) guiding treatment.

Conditions Treated with Sleep Disorder Treatment

Your First Appointment

Describe your sleep disorder in detail — onset, what you experience (difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, early waking, non-restorative sleep, daytime sleepiness). Snoring, witnessed apneas, or morning headaches suggest possible sleep apnea for referral.

Why Dr. Hendry for Sleep Disorder Treatment

Dr. Hendry's HRV biofeedback research (published 2017 and 2020 at Prisma Health) is directly related to sleep physiology — HRV measures the autonomic regulatory capacity that governs sleep-wake cycling.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — multiple clinical trials show acupuncture reduces RLS symptom severity and frequency. It addresses the dopaminergic dysfunction and iron deficiency that are primary drivers of RLS. Dr. Hendry also evaluates iron and ferritin levels as part of RLS assessment.
Acupuncture can help shift the circadian rhythm when used in combination with light therapy and specific timing protocols. Dr. Hendry integrates chronobiological guidance into sleep phase disorder treatment.
If you snore, experience witnessed apneas, wake with morning headaches, or have significant daytime sleepiness, sleep apnea evaluation (home sleep test or polysomnography) is recommended. Dr. Hendry refers for sleep study when indicated.
8–12 sessions for most sleep disorders, with ongoing maintenance monthly. Specific sleep disorders (RLS, DSPD) may require longer or more targeted treatment.
Magnesium glycinate (400–600 mg at bedtime) improves sleep quality and reduces cortisol. Phosphatidylserine reduces nocturnal cortisol in cortisol-driven insomnia. Dr. Hendry prescribes specific supplements based on your lab findings.
Integrative Health Partners, 319 Wade Hampton Blvd, Ste A, Greenville, SC 29609. Call (864) 365-6156.

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