CPAP Consultations in North Vancouver

For people who already have a CPAP machine and want better sleep from it

We begin with a comprehensive review of your sleep history, current symptoms, and CPAP therapy experience. Our specialists assess mask fit, pressure settings, comfort, and usage data to ensure your therapy is working optimally. From personalized adjustments to hands-on coaching, we provide ongoing support and practical strategies to improve adherence, comfort, and long-term results.

Signs Your CPAP Machine Needs Attention

Common CPAP therapy problems that can be fixed

In Steve's experience, most CPAP problems trace back to a mask that does not fit well or settings that were never tuned to the person. Common signs include:

  • Air leaking around the mask, or red marks on your face
  • A dry mouth, a stuffy nose, or a bloated stomach in the morning
  • Pulling the mask off in the night without realizing it
  • Feeling tired, or still snoring, even though you use the machine every night

Machines like these often end up in a closet. Many are one small adjustment away from doing their job.

What Happens at a CPAP Therapy Visit

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Mask fit and comfort

Steve uses Mask Fit AR technology to match the style and size of mask to your face, so it seals comfortably.
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Pressure settings and machine data

Machine settings can be adjusted, and they often are not. Steve reads your usage data, then fine tunes pressure for comfort and effective treatment.
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Overnight oxygen check

When it helps, you wear a small oxygen monitoring ring alongside your CPAP for a night. Steve compares the results with your machine data to confirm your settings are right.
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Coaching and follow up

Steve checks in on your progress and adjusts as you go, so small issues get fixed early.

CPAP Support from a Respiratory Therapist with 35 Years of Experience

Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Clinical Sleep Health Specialist

Steve Archer worked in hospital respiratory care for 25 years, has spent more than 15 years focused on sleep and CPAP therapy in North Vancouver, and previously owned a sleep clinic on the North Shore. He is a member of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists, and the BC Society of Respiratory Therapists.

A Simple Five Minute Fix

One client came to Steve struggling with CPAP, having stopped breathing about 60 times an hour before treatment. A simple five minute fix turned things around, and he is now sleeping much better.

CPAP Therapy and Insomnia: Getting the Right Support

Support and referrals for CPAP and insomnia together

Insomnia and sleep apnea often show up together, and each can make the other harder to manage. Some people avoid their CPAP because they cannot fall asleep with it on. Others have trouble sleeping even when their CPAP is working well.

Steve supports the CPAP side of that picture and coordinates referrals to clinicians who specialize in treating insomnia with cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT-I), so you are not left to find the right specialist alone.

CPAP Therapy Questions

No. You can book Steve's help for a service fee without buying any equipment, whether your machine came from us or somewhere else.
Yes. Virtual visits are available across BC, Monday to Friday. In person visits are Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 1333 Lonsdale Ave, Suite 200, North Vancouver.
Many people replace their mask about every six months, since cushions wear out. Many insurance plans also cover a new machine about every five years, so check your plan. Masks and supplies are on our CPAP products page.
No. Most setups are a small mask and a quiet machine on your bedside table. If yours is loud or uncomfortable, it is worth a check.
No. Many people come back after a mask refit and a settings review. A free 15 minute consultation is a good place to start.
Steve can look at other options, such as oral appliance therapy and positional strategies. You can read more on our sleep apnea care page.

Book a Free CPAP Consultation in North Vancouver

15 minutes with Steve Archer, RRT, CCSH

Tell Steve what you have tried so far, and he will point you toward the best next step.

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Archer Sleep Care

1333 Lonsdale Ave, Suite 200
North Vancouver, BC
V7M2H7

7783751975

info@archersleepcare.com

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