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About Us

Restorative Sleep Medicine was established 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, FAASM

Ellen Wermter is a family nurse practitioner, diplomate in behavioral sleep medicine (DBSM), and Fellow of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM). 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:

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Restorative Sleep Medicine

Stephanie Gatliff

Stephanie Gatliff is our Administrative Assistant who helps with patient support, scheduling, recordkeeping, and claim management. With over 20 years of administrative experience, she brings organizational skills and a welcoming presence to our practice. In her spare time, Stephanie enjoys baking, reading, gaming, and taking nature walks with her husband. She loves animals, especially her two cats, Cobalt and Nickel, and has a special fondness for polar bears.

 

 

 

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
Aetna Better Health
Humana Medicare
Sentara Health 
Tricare

Estimate for other payers (MedCost): 2025

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

Yes, we are currently accepting new patients. Please use the online scheduling tool to choose an appointment date and time. If you are a new patient use "Initial Consultation." If you have seen Ellen within the last 3 years (at any location) use "Follow-Up." For insomnia care please choose one of the Insomnia options.

Yes, our practice is in-network with most major insurance payers. Visit the Financial Information section to see a list. Please call the number on your insurance card or use the online portal for your payer for final determination of coverage

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. 

We treat all ages, children and adults.

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

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