Help Your Patients Sleep And Change Their Lives
Transform sleep into some of the simplest and most rewarding visits in your practice with integrative sleep medicine.
The Clinical Sleep Kit Mentorship
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Integrative sleep medicine is one of the highest-leverage skills a clinician can add to their practice today.
When you have the right support, community, and mentorship, insomnia visits change.Â
Sleep improves. Mood stabilizes. And your patients follow-up with smiles and high-fives instead of frustration.
Structured as a 12-month rotating curriculum. Stay as long as you’d like.
Created by a Harvard-trained Sleep Physician & Psychiatrist | 170+ clinicians trained | 900,000+ online views on sleep education
Within Your First 30 Days in CSK:
• Insomnia visits feel structured instead of like guesswork
• You can easily identify the drivers of a patient’s sleep problems
• You create tailored treatment plans with confidence
• Patients improve without endless medication or supplement trials
• Follow-up visits feel rewardingÂ
This program is built around applied clinical mastery, not passive learning. You'll be implementing with real patients from day one.
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Inside CSK, You’ll Get:
✓ Live case discussion & mentorship calls — monthly, with real-time feedback on your clinical cases
âś“ Private clinician community — get answers, share cases, and learn from peers with multidisciplinary perspectivesÂ
✓ Expert faculty masterclasses — guest specialists across women's sleep, integrative approaches, sleep apnea, and more
✓ Structured clinical curriculum — four rotations covering assessment, diagnostics, integrative treatment, and complex cases
✓ The "Clinical Operating System" — Protocols, guides, & patient handouts that ready to use immediately, nothing to build from scratch
BONUS
âś“ 45+ CME credits available through our partnership with Learner+
✓ Sleep Health Certificate — upon completing core competencies
Join over 170 clinicians who have transformed how they approach sleep medicine.
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Why Sleep Feels Harder Than It Should in Clinical Practice
Most Clinicians Were Never Trained in Structured Insomnia Care.
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You’re ten minutes into an appointment when your patient asks:
“What else can I try? Nothing’s working.”
For a moment, you're not sure what to say next.
You’ve already tried the usual tools.
✓ The medications aren’t helping
✓ The supplements haven’t worked
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✓ You've already worked on sleep hygiene and recommended the relaxation apps
Eventually many clinicians find themselves thinking:
“I’m not sure what to do next.”
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It’s not your fault.
Medical school might give you a lecture on sleep hygiene or sleep apnea and residency may include a sleep rotation if you're lucky. Therapy training might cover CBT-I basics. Even sleep fellowships focus mostly on sleep apnea.Â
But integrative insomnia care that works in everyday clinical practice is almost never taught.
So when a patient returns month after month still not sleeping, when the sleep study comes back normal but they're still exhausted, when you've tried everything you know and nothing sticks...
It's because nobody ever gave you the complete picture.
Here's what changes when you have it.
Insomnia isn't usually just one problem. It's circadian dysfunction, hyperarousal, sleep drive, hormones, medications, mental health — often several things at once.
The clinicians who get consistent outcomes aren't better.
They just have a framework that shows them exactly where to look, and a community of peers and mentors to work through the hard cases with.
That's what CSK is built around: not more content to consume, but the support system that turns what you learn into outcomes you can actually see.
Imagine walking into your next insomnia appointment knowing exactly what to assess, what to recommend, and what to do when the first approach doesn't work.
That's what's waiting for you inside the Clinical Sleep Kit Mentorship.
Dr. Bhopal has taught clinicians at the American Psychiatric Association Annual Meeting, Psychiatry Redefined, the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Psych Congress Elevate, and Psychiatric Times.
Who Is the Clinical Sleep Kit Mentorship For?
This mentorship is for clinicians who take sleep seriously and want the training, mentorship, and community to match.
You're in the right place if:
→ You're tired of defaulting to prescriptions and referrals, knowing there's a better way
→ Your patients aren't improving with sleep hygiene and behavioral recommendations
→ You want to practice integrative sleep medicine with the depth and confidence it deserves
→ You're ready to build insomnia into a recognized niche in your practice, that drives referrals and creates a meaningful revenue stream
→ You're ready to be the clinician in your community who effectively treats insomnia
→ You want a community of peers who take sleep as seriously as you do — and mentorship that keeps you growing
đź’ˇ If any of this resonates, this program was built for you.
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Whether you're a physician, NP, or sleep coach:
The clinicians who get the most out of CSK share one thing: they're tired of piecing together scattered information and trying to figure it out alone. They want a proven framework, real clinical support, and a community that makes them better every month they're in it.
This is the only program of its kind: integrative sleep medicine training designed and taught by board-certified sleep medicine faculty, with the mentorship and community to back it up.
How Different Clinicians Use This Training:
Medical Practitioners (MDs, DOs, NPs, PAs): You know sleep is foundational to health, but you want to offer patients more than another prescription or a CBT-I referral they may never follow through with.You're ready for integrative, evidence-based strategies that fit into your existing workflow, and a community that supports you in applying them.
Sleep Coaches & CBT-I Practitioners: You're already the sleep person in the room. Now you want deeper clinical training, expert mentorship on complex cases, and a peer community that matches your level of commitment to this work.
Sleep Medicine Physicians: Fellowship taught you the medicine. CSK goes deeper into the integrative approaches that weren't covered and gives you a community of like-minded clinicians to think through complex cases with.
Hear from clinicians who've been through the program:
How the Clinical Sleep Kit (CSK) Mentorship Works
Four Rotations of Clinical Mastery
Insomnia Clarity
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Foundations & Assessment
Stop guessing at what's driving your patient's insomnia.
Most clinicians approach sleep complaints without a clear framework, defaulting to trial and error. This rotation gives you a structured clinical approach to identify the underlying mechanisms (circadian dysfunction, insufficient sleep drive, or hyperarousal) so every assessment leads to purposeful clinical decision-making.
What you'll master:
• Conducting structured, insomnia-focused sleep histories that reveal what's actually going on
• Using validated tools to assess severity and track meaningful progress
• Differentiating insomnia from other sleep, psychiatric, and medical conditions
• Applying a systematic framework to identify which mechanisms need to be addressed
• Understanding the sleep science that makes treatment planning logical and effective
The transformation:
You'll approach every insomnia case with clinical clarity, knowing what to assess, when to intervene, and when to refer. Your patients will feel heard and understood, and you'll have confidence in your clinical decision-making from the first appointment forward.
Sleep Testing & Evaluation
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Diagnostic Literacy & Interpretation
Stop feeling lost when patients hand you sleep study reports or wearable data.
Most clinicians either over-order testing or avoid it entirely because they're not confident interpreting results. This rotation builds your diagnostic literacy so you know when testing is necessary, what the findings mean, and how to translate them into clear clinical recommendations.
What you'll master:
• Determining when and what type of sleep testing is clinically indicated
• Interpreting hypnograms and sleep study reports to identify relevant findings
• Evaluating wearable sleep data with clinical discernment
• Selecting and guiding patients on appropriate laboratory screening for sleep complaints
• Integrating diagnostic findings into treatment planning and referral decisions
The transformation:
You'll confidently navigate sleep diagnostics without second-guessing yourself. When a patient brings you a sleep study or shows you their Oura Ring data, you'll know what matters, what doesn't, and how to use that information to guide your next clinical step.
Integrative Treatment Strategies
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Behavioral, Circadian & Evidence-Based Interventions
Stop defaulting to prescriptions because you don't know what else to offer.
Your patients are not responding to medication, but without a structured treatment approach, it's hard to know where to start. This rotation gives you evidence-based behavioral and integrative strategies that create lasting change so you can confidently offer more than another prescription or referral.
What you'll master:
• Applying core behavioral principles that address the root causes of insomnia
• Using circadian-based interventions including light therapy, timing strategies, and melatonin protocols
• Developing a streamlined, evidence-informed approach to sleep supplements
• Sequencing interventions based on what's driving the sleep disturbance
• Building personalized treatment plans that patients will follow
The transformation:
You'll have a comprehensive toolkit for treating insomnia without relying on medications alone. Your patients will see real, measurable improvement, and you'll feel confident guiding them through evidence-based interventions that create sustainable results.
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Complex Cases
Treatment-Resistant & Layered Presentations
Stop feeling stuck when standard approaches aren't working.
When insomnia persists despite appropriate treatment, many clinicians feel out of options. This rotation prepares you to navigate complexity, including treatment resistance, medication dependence, comorbid conditions, and presentations that don't fit the textbook.
What you'll master:
• Evaluating and managing treatment-resistant insomnia
• Developing safe, structured approaches to sleep medication tapering
• Addressing paradoxical insomnia and sleep-state misperception
• Managing sleep disturbances in hormonally complex presentations like pregnancy and perimenopause
• Supporting CPAP adherence and troubleshooting common barriers
• Sequencing interventions thoughtfully when multiple issues are layered
The transformation:
You'll approach complex cases with clinical judgment and confidence instead of frustration. When first-line strategies stall, you'll know how to troubleshoot, adjust your approach, and guide patients toward improvement, even in the most challenging presentations.
You can join at any time and start with the current rotation.
When you enroll, you get immediate access to all four rotations, the full resource library, and the community. Work through them sequentially, jump to what you need most right now, or follow along with the quarterly cohort discussions, the choice is yours.
Every rotation is reinforced through monthly live case discussion and mentorship calls — so you're never applying new frameworks alone. Bring your real patients, your hard cases, and your questions. That's where the learning becomes clinical mastery.
This isn't about watching more videos.Â
Become the clinician who walks into every sleep visit knowing exactly what to do next—with the training, support, and Clinical Operating System built for everyday practice.
A Glimpse Inside a Live CSK Case Discussion
CSK isn't just a content library. Each rotation is reinforced through live case discussions and faculty Q&A, so you’re applying what you learn in real time.
Here’s a short clip from one of our live sessions:Â
In this clip, we’re discussing iron testing in patients with suspected Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS), a commonly missed contributor to insomnia. This is the level of clinical reasoning and practical implementation support you receive inside CSK.
Guest faculty rotate throughout the year, covering topics such as women’s sleep health, complex insomnia, sleep-disordered breathing, and other conditions that often present as insomnia.
What your colleagues are saying about CSK
Renee Drolet, MD
Owner, Drolet Psychiatry
The Clinical Sleep Kit has given me the confidence to address just about every sleep concern that arises in my private practice. The flexibility of having all the material in one location allows me to customize my education on sleep medicine, and learn in real time as issues come up in my practice. With Dr. Bhopal's Clinical Sleep Kit, I have so many more tools now beyond trazodone and melatonin. Since enrolling in this program, I have a more systematic and holistic approach to working up and treating sleep concerns. The learning is dynamic, with live Q&A sessions with sleep experts, and having options to earn CE credits is a wonderful bonus. Highly recommend, 5/5 stars.
Tracy Hannigan, Sleep Coach
Founder, Tracy The Sleep Coach
I absolutely love being a member of the Clinical Sleep Kit. Even though I can't always attend the live sessions due to time differences, when I do, they are very engaging, informative, and the atmosphere is very friendly. The replays are quickly made available, and I always learn so much from them that I can apply in my own practice as a therapist. I'm not a clinician or a prescriber however the knowledge I gain is incredibly valuable in assisting my clients/patients to discuss their sleep health with their personal physicians and advocate for the support and treatment they need. And - it's a nice bunch of like minded people!
Carri Lakes, NP
Pulmonary & Gerontology
I have to tell you, this is one of the best programs I've invested in. I'm so impressed by all of the work you've put into the program and the content you continue to add. The information is so relevant to my everyday practice. I really wish I would have had this when I got started.
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Valerie Cacho, MD
Founder, SleepLifeMed and Sleephoria
Sleep medicine is a vast field. Even after practicing for 10 years I am still learning more and more. I love being part of Dr. Nishi's Clinical Sleep Kit community. Her monthly expert Q&As have been so valuable as I have been able to pick her brain and other sleep experts on challenging cases I have in my own practice. Another aspect of the program I enjoy is her patient handout for things like supplements and best melatonin brands. It's so organized and easy to understand!Â
Dr. Nishi has the most incredible online program in sleep medicine. If you have any interest in learning more about sleep medicine, sign up today! You'll be so glad you did. I definitely am!
Josh Habansky, PMHNP
Integrative and Functional Medicine trained Psych NP
Dr. Nishi Bhopal's Clinical Sleep Kit is an absolute game-changer for non-sleep medicine providers like myself. The evidence-based approach, coupled with its clear and clinically applicable information, made an immediate impact on my ability to assist patients in improving their sleep. The expert speakers featured in the program bring a wealth of knowledge to the table, enriching the learning experience. The patient handouts provided are ready-to-go and so helpful for relaying practical but high yield information. Dr. Bhopal's dedication to providing accessible, actionable insights has undoubtedly elevated the quality of care I can offer to my patients struggling with sleep issues. I highly recommend the Clinical Sleep Kit to any health care provider dealing with patients, as the importance of sleep cuts across all specialities.
Mentorship and a Clinical Operating System for Integrative Sleep Medicine
Full access from day one. The moment you enroll, you have immediate access to all four rotations, the private community, the complete resource library, and your first live mentorship call. No waiting, no onboarding delays, as you can bring a patient case to the community the moment you join.
Monthly live case discussion & mentorship. This is the heart of CSK. Bring your hardest cases, your stalled patients, your clinical questions, and work through them live with sleep specialists and a room full of peers who get it. Guest experts rotate throughout the year covering women's sleep health, sleep apnea, integrative approaches, and more.
Private clinician community. Get real-time feedback on cases between calls, share what's working, and connect with peers who understand the realities of treating sleep in clinical practice. This is where implementation actually happens — not in isolation, but in community.
The Clinical Operating System. Inside CSK you receive a complete set of clinical tools designed for everyday practice — patient handouts, rating scales, assessment checklists, treatment protocols, and clinical playbooks you can plug directly into patient visits. Instead of building your sleep workflows from scratch, you can use what already works.
Sleep Health Certificate. Complete core competencies across all four rotations and receive a certificate recognizing your integrative sleep medicine training.
45+ CME credits. Available through our Learner+ partnership. Meet your continuing education requirements while building skills you'll use every week.
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A structure designed for everyday clinical practice.
You can move at your own pace, jump to the topic you need most, or follow along with the quarterly rotations. The goal isn’t content consumption — it’s helping you refine your approach to sleep with real patients over time.
Bonus for CSK Members:
Sleep Supplement Toolkit
CSK members receive full access to the Sleep Supplement Toolkit, a practical training designed to help clinicians use supplements strategically in sleep care.
Inside the toolkit you'll learn:
• When supplements can meaningfully support sleep treatment
• How to think about common options like magnesium, melatonin, L-theanine, lavender, chamomile, and many more
• How to integrate supplements into a broader clinical strategy
Also included:
âś“Â Sleep Supplement Protocol Library for quick clinical reference
âś“Â AI-powered protocol assistant to help you quickly identify relevant supplement strategies for common sleep presentations
Instead of guessing or relying on trends, you'll have a clear, evidence-informed approach to supplements in sleep medicine.
Included free for CSK membersÂ
(normally $397)
About Nishi Bhopal MD
Board Certified in Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine
I didn't plan to specialize in sleep medicine, but my personal struggles with fatigue and sleepiness made the path inevitable.
During my internship I was exhausted in a way medical training hadn't prepared me for and with no real tools to address it other than “pushing through.”
That gap sent me toward yoga, meditation, and Ayurveda. By addressing things on a deeper level, my sleep felt more restorative and my energy returned. Even my allergies improved. And it made me curious about what I wasn’t learning in my residency training.Â
I brought that curiosity back to my patients, and what I found there was clarifying:
A woman whose insomnia had never improved because no one had ever checked her iron. A 19-year-old prescribed zolpidem nightly for what was actually a circadian rhythm disorder, easily corrected with light therapy and low-dose melatonin.
Patients were cycling through diagnoses and medications while the underlying causes of their sleep issues went unexamined.
Unfortunately, these weren't rare exceptions, they were the norm.
I completed my sleep medicine fellowship at Harvard, but the real education happened in clinical practice, through over a decade of working with patients whose sleep issues didn't fit the textbook.
I built CSK because I knew medicine had more to offer than what most of us were ever taught.
Today I've trained over 170 clinicians and taught at the American Psychiatric Association, Psychiatry Redefined, the Integrative Psychiatry Institute, and Psych Congress Elevate.
CSK brings together everything I've learned, including the frameworks, the mentorship, and the community I wish I'd had when I was figuring this out alone.
You deserve more than another course you watch once and forget. CSK was built to be the thing that actually changes how you practice, with a community around you to make it happen.
Here's to your sleep education,
Nishi
Nishi Bhopal MD
Robin Hogue, MD
Board Certified Psychiatrist
I am a psychiatrist who was feeling overwhelmed by the large percentage of my patients with sleep complaints, and I wanted to gain more knowledge with regard to assistance with sleep concerns that isn't dependent on sleep medications. Before this program, my only knowledge was with regard to medication information for sedative/hypnotics. I appreciate the ability to work at my own pace and access the information when I have the time to utilize it. Since starting the program, I’m able to have more discussion with patients regarding their sleep concerns and education regarding practices to improve their sleep hygiene that don't rely on sedative-hypnotics. It’s well worth the value and time.
Morgan Adams, MSW
Holistic Sleep Coach
I’m a sleep coach and wanted to have more sleep resources. At first, I was concerned that as a sleep coach this wasn’t the right platform for me. However, it’s been a great place to get insights and feedback from professionals who have more experience with certain sleep sub-topics.
Nishi is always finding great experts to give presentations, and the community is always willing to help whenever I have a question. I have more confidence that I can find the right answer for a question when I’m unsure about something. Absolutely join this program if you want to learn more about how to work with clients/patients who struggle with sleep!
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Investment & Enrollment
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Why choose annual membership?
CSK is structured around four quarters of implementation — one rotation per quarter, with live mentorship and community support throughout. A full year gives you time to work through every rotation, apply what you learn with real patients, and earn your Sleep Health Certificate. Most members find that the second half of the year is where the deepest clinical shifts happen. Many choose to renew for continued access to live mentorship, new expert training, and a community that keeps them growing.
What's included in both membership options:
- Monthly live case discussion and mentorship calls
- Private clinician community for real-time case feedback and peer support
- All four clinical rotations with implementation frameworks
- Guest faculty across women's sleep health, sleep apnea, integrative approaches, and more
- Clinical protocols, assessment tools, and patient handouts
- Sleep Health Certificate upon completion
- 45+ CME credits available through Learner+
Try it risk-free for 7 days. If CSK isn't the right fit for your practice, request a full refund within your first week, no questions asked. But if you bring one case to the community in your first week, we're confident you'll know exactly why you joined.Â
Abhishek Rai, MD
Integrative Psychiatrist
I was looking for sleep resources and wanted to save time and find a reliable resource to learn more about sleep. I paid in full for a year and I love the community and I am getting a lot more for what I am paying. I have not been a part of a community like this. I love that the community is open to suggestions and I’m more confident in talking about sleep. The program has ample resources on sleep and is one of the best programs to assist with sleep resources and support.
Michelle Jonelis, MD
Neurologist, Sleep & Lifestyle Medicine Physician and founder of Lifestyle Sleep
Before this program, I’d been wanting to join a discussion community of other clinicians with similar practice styles, so that I could discuss cases and share knowledge with colleagues.
The Clinical Sleep Kit has been a great way to share knowledge and it’s helpful to have a community to discuss cases with. If you are interested in having support in managing patients with sleep disorders, this is a great place to get it!
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