About

Sleep PhD is a behavioral sleep medicine therapy and consulting practice

started by
Anna Norweg, PhD, MA, OTR

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As a behavioral sleep medicine specialist and occupational therapist, Dr. Norweg brings over 30 years of clinical, teaching, and research experience to Sleep PhD. Dr. Norweg uses evidence-based approaches to treat the following conditions:

  • Insomnia Disorder

  • Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorders

  • Hypersomnia

  • Narcolepsy

  • Sleep Apnea (CPAP Adherence and Positioning Therapy)

  • Periodic Limb Movement Disorder

  • Restless-Legs Syndrome

  • Excessive Daytime Sleepiness

  • Sleep-Related Rhythmic Movement Disorder

  • Parasomnias

  • Pediatric Bedtime Fears

  • Falls Risk Assessment and Prevention

Dr. Norweg has practiced as a clinical occupational therapist at Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Rusk Rehabilitation. She is certified in motivational interviewing counseling from the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers. She also specializes in mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and breathing therapy with biofeedback for anxiety and dysfunctional breathing.

Dr. Norweg has received almost 2 million dollars in federal grant funding to conduct research focused on improving breathing, sleep, energy, and well-being in adults with chronic lung disease and long COVID. She is an internationally recognized research scientist and engaging and dynamic lecturer and presenter. She has published over 25 scientific papers and abstracts in peer-reviewed rehabilitation and medical journals.

  • PhD – Occupational Therapy, New York University, 2003

    MA – Occupational Therapy, New York University, 1998

    BS – Occupational Therapy, La Trobe University, 1992

  • New York State Occupational Therapy Licensure # 007528-1.

    Board Certification in Occupational Therapy # 998096.

  • Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine

    American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine

    American Thoracic Society

    Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

    American Occupational Therapy Association

  • Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy), Columbia University, Rehabilitation & Regenerative Medicine

    Research Assistant Professor, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine

    Research Assistant Professor, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

    Clinical Research Scientist, Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (Shirley Ryan Ability Lab), Center for Rehabilitation Outcomes Research

    Visiting Research Assistant Professor, University of Illinois at Chicago, Department of Occupational Therapy

    Research Scientist, Boston University, School of Public Health

    Tenure-Track Assistant Professor (Occupational Therapy), State University of New York, Downstate Medical Center

    Adjunct Faculty, New York University, Department of Occupational Therapy

Dr. Norweg has given lectures, webinars, grand rounds, and/or workshops for the following organizations.

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  • Logo of New York State Occupational Therapy Association with letters 'NYSOTA' and an icon of hands holding a heart, text below reads 'New York State Occupational Therapy Association.'
  • Logo for the Administration for Community Living (ACL) with blue, red, and yellow abstract human figures.
  • Logo of the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine (ACRM), featuring a stylized red and pink lotus design beside the acronym "ACRM" in bold red letters.
  • American Lung Association logo with a blue double-barred cross.
  • Logo of the American Occupational Therapy Association with colorful overlapping letters AOTA and text.
  • Logo of Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
  • NYU Langone Health logo in purple text with a partial circle design on the left.
  • Stony Brook University logo with red and white shield.
  • University of Illinois Chicago logo with red circle and 'UIC' text.
  • VNS Health logo with stylized arrows in blue and pink.
  • Colorful logo with abstract figures above the word 'PRIDE' in capital letters.