Sleepy Houstonians can rejoice; the newly opened BreatheMD Sleep & Wellness Center is poised to help patients achieve better sleep through practical treatment and wellness options. The sleep and wellness center is the brainchild of Dr. Mary Talley Bowden, who is certified in both Otolaryngology and Sleep Medicine. Dr. Bowden's idea of adding this addition to her already bustling practice has been years in the making and complements the robust list of services already offered by BreatheMD.
"The focus of the new space is sleep, but to get good sleep, you have to be healthy," says the doctor. "The space is not only used to test people for sleep disorders, but we also offer different wellness strategies to achieve better sleep."
Two of the most common culprits of sleep loss are patients who are overweight or stressed, and according to Dr. Bowden, sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your overall health. She emphasizes that sleep and health are tied together, so one can't be right without the other. The BreatheMD Sleep & Wellness Center will offer resources to combat unhealthy sleep habits. Nutrition, balance therapy, wellness IV drips, an infrared sauna, and sleep studies are just some of the new outpost's services.
One of the amenities of the new wellness center that Dr. Bowden is most excited about is the salt cave. The first of its kind inside the loop, Houstonians can enjoy all the health benefits a salt cave offers. "We have guided meditation, balance therapy, yoga classes and Pilates reformer classes," she says. "We are excited to be the first to offer these wellness options in a salt cave."
For more information about BreatheMD Sleep & Wellness Center or any other services offered by BreatheMD, visit, breathemd.org