About Us

Restorative Sleep Medicine was established in 2024 to meet the sleep care needs of patients in the Charlottesville area. With the growth of telehealth, we have extended services to cover the entire Commonwealth of Virginia. Here at Restorative Sleep Medicine, we treat patients of all ages, and manage patients with existing sleep disorder diagnoses as well as new patients needing evaluation and treatment. We are also happy to offer more difficult to access treatments, such as behavioral approaches like CBT-i and CBT-H

Restorative Sleep Medicine

Ellen Wermter, FNP-BC, DBSM

Ellen Wermter is a family nurse practitioner and diplomate in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM). Ellen has treated patients with sleep disorders since 2017. Prior to opening Restorative Sleep Medicine in 2024, she treated patients at Charlottesville Neurology and Sleep Medicine. A dedicated sleep professional, Ellen provides comprehensive sleep care to patients in Virginia including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for both insomnia and hypersomnia. In addition to her clinical work, she is a regular contributor with the Better Sleep Council as well as other media outlets about the science of sleep and healthy rest. A renowned sleep professional, Ellen provides expertise through educational lecturing, industry speaking engagements, podcasting, blogging, webinars, and published presentations. She is a member of the medical advisory board for Narcolepsy Network.

In her spare time Ellen enjoys nature walks with her dog and spending time with family. She enjoys all types of sport, but particularly loves to ski and practice yoga.

Ellen is a member of the
following Professional Organizations:

Financial information

Insurance and Fees

Restorative Sleep Medicine accepts insurance and will file claims on your behalf.

We are now in-network for:
Medicare
Medicaid
Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
UHC Commercial, UHC Medicare, UHC Medicaid
*Note this does NOT yet include Individual Exchange Plans
Cigna
Aetna Commercial
Humana Medicare
Sentara Health

Estimate for other payers (Aetna Better Health (Medicaid), MedCost, Tricare): November-December 2024

Please call the number on your insurance card or use the online portal for your payer for final determination of coverage. The patient or patient’s responsible party is ultimately responsible for medical expenses.

For immediate care:
You may request an appointment for cash pay and will be provided with documentation to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement. A good faith estimate can be provided at your request.

No show fee (<24 hours cancellation) $50.00
Paperwork: Paperwork requiring more than review and signature should be done in the context of an appointment. Please use the online scheduling tool. For brief paperwork (no visit required) $25.00

Frequently Asked Questions

Are you taking new patients?

Yes, we are currently accepting new patients. Please use the online scheduling tool to choose an appointment date and time. Please book an initial consult visit if it is your first visit with Restorative Sleep Medicine, even if you have seen Ellen at another practice.

Are you accepting insurance?

Yes, our practice will be accepting insurance. Our applications are in processing. Please visit the Financial Information section under "About Us" to check if we are currently in-network with your insurance provider.

Do I need a referral?

If your insurance card says you need a referral OR you have an HMO plan, please request a referral from your primary care office in order to avoid an insurance denial.

What age patients do you treat?

We treat all ages, children and adults.

Do you offer virtual telehealth appointments?

Yes, we offer virtual appointments on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday to anyone in Virginia. Medicare patients new to our practice should schedule an in-person visit for their INITIAL visit and then may switch to virtual if they so choose.

See how we’ve helped them achieve and maintain their optimal health

testimonial

Every patient has a
unique story

Ellen took excellent care of me. She listened well to the challenges I was having with sleeping. She offered really helpful things to try. She has a wonderful personality and is so helpful.

Lisa

I saw Ellen after struggling with sleep for many years. She was exceptionally kind and patient. She was very knowledgeable about menopause and sleep apnea. Ellen is really great.

Susan

Ellen is wonderful!!! She has an excellent bedside manner and is a very kind-hearted person. She takes the time to get to know the person. Thanks for having a caring attitude. Need more people like her working in medical field.

Marc

Ellen is the best I look forward to my yearly visit with her. I mean I enjoy coming to see her. Great at listening to me informative and always smiling and very good down to earth conversation.

Robert