Rick Wassing is a sleep medicine doctor based in Sydney, NSW. He works with people who are dealing with sleep getting badly off track, night after night. Sleep problems can look small from the outside, but they often affect mood, energy, work, and relationships. Rick’s focus is on helping patients get more rest and feel more like themselves again.
In his clinic, Rick sees patients with insomnia, including trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early. At times, the sleeplessness links in with stress and other mental load, and that can make things feel harder to break.
He also looks after people with restless legs syndrome and periodic limb movement disorder. These are conditions that can cause an urge to move the legs, plus lots of small movements during sleep. Even when a person doesn’t fully wake up, the body can still keep getting pushed in and out of deeper rest.
Another key area is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Night-time can be tough for many people living with PTSD, with nightmares, racing thoughts, and a body that stays on high alert. In many cases, improving sleep is not just about “switching off”. It’s about calming the system enough to get proper rest.
Rick works in a practical, steady way. Sleep medicine is often a mix of body and brain factors, so he takes time to understand what’s been happening and what might be driving the pattern. He also considers how day-time routines, stress, and triggers can keep the problem going, even when the person feels like they’ve already tried everything.
Because sleep issues can have different causes, treatment can look different from person to person. Some people need help with sleep habits and routines. Others need support to manage symptoms that keep breaking sleep, like restlessness or scary dreams. Rick aims to keep plans realistic and easy to follow, not complicated.
Rick is based in Sydney and treats patients across the area. Appointments are suited to people who want clear guidance and a calm approach. If you’re stuck in a cycle of poor sleep, he’s there to help sort through what’s going on and map out the next steps.
For people coming in with long-standing sleep problems, it can be tempting to assume nothing will change. Over time, though, small improvements can add up. Rick’s goal is to help patients move from “it’s just how it is” to a plan that gives sleep a better chance.