Do You Struggle with Sleep Apnea?
Snoring that keeps your partner awake. Daytime fatigue that never seems to lift. A CPAP machine sitting in the closet because the mask never fit right. If any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone, and you do not have to keep living this way.
Sleep apnea affects how you breathe through the night, and left untreated it can leave you exhausted, irritable, and worried about your long term health. Many people in North Vancouver have tried CPAP on their own, found it uncomfortable, and given up. That is exactly where Steve Archer, RRT, CCSH, comes in.
What Causes Sleep Apnea, and How We Help
Sleep apnea happens when your airway narrows or collapses during sleep, interrupting your breathing throughout the night. Common contributors include:
- Excess weight or changes in muscle tone around the airway
- Structural factors like a narrow airway or enlarged tonsils
- Aging, which naturally reduces muscle tone in the throat
- Alcohol use or sedatives before bed
At Archer Sleep Care, Steve starts with a free consultation to understand your specific situation, whether you are newly diagnosed, mid treatment and struggling, or unsure where to start. From there, he builds a plan around your life, not a generic protocol.
Our Approach to Sleep Apnea Care
Steve Archer is a Registered Respiratory Therapist and Certified Clinical Sleep Health Specialist with 35 years of experience, 15 of them focused specifically on sleep and CPAP care in North Vancouver. He was born and raised here, and he still treats his neighbours like neighbours, not case numbers.
Unlike a corporate sleep clinic, Archer Sleep Care offers hands on CPAP coaching, detailed mask fitting using Mask Fit AR technology, and real follow up. Steve also coordinates referrals to sleep physicians, ENT specialists, and dental sleep providers when your care calls for a specialist he does not provide directly, so you always have a clear next step.
How We Support You
Free Sleep Consultation
Guided CPAP Setup & Mask Fitting
Ongoing Support & Follow Up
Beyond CPAP: Alternatives and Referrals
CPAP is not the only path forward, and if it has not worked for you, that does not mean you are out of options. Steve offers evaluation and fitting for oral appliance therapy, positional strategies, and other alternatives for people who cannot tolerate a CPAP mask.
For clients whose sleep struggles include insomnia alongside sleep apnea, Steve provides support and coordinates referrals to clinicians who specialize in CBT-I, so you get access to the right specialist without having to search for one yourself. It is all part of the same commitment: connected, whole person care rooted in North Vancouver.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Sleep Better in North Vancouver?
Personalized, non-corporate CPAP and sleep apnea care, in person in North Vancouver or virtual anywhere in BC.
