Founders Dion Hulshoff and Aidan Torpy standing in the Somnocare Perth Sleep Clinic office reception with 2 women in the Somnocare team.

ABOUT US

Offering best practice sleep medicine is our primary focus.

Many service providers offer sleep related services secondary to their businesses primary expertise, goals and objectives. This can lead to frustration if they are unable to provide a comprehensive service to address your sleep related concerns. At Somnocare, our primary focus and interest is sleep science and sleep medicine, ensuring we are always keeping in line with current best practice end to end care.

Somnocare was founded in 2020 by Dion Hulshoff and joined shortly after by Aidan Torpy. After 20 years of combined experience working in sleep science, Dion and Aidan noticed a progressive shifting trend in the medical industry towards shorter consultations and less patient interaction - often negatively impacting patient care. Somnocare was born out of a commitment to bring back old fashioned patient care - we aim to truly listen, support and work with all of our patients towards achieving better sleep and better overall health.

Somnocare is a private billing sleep disorders clinic that partners with sleep physicians, clinical psychologists, allied health professionals, dentists and surgeons to not only diagnose, treat and manage underlying sleep disorders - but to educate and empower you to make lifestyle changes to achieve long-lasting restorative sleep. Reduced alertness, fatigue, increased daytime somnolence (sleepiness) and poor self-reported sleep are all too common - but can often have complex origins requiring a team-based approach to improve long term outcomes.

Through close communication with our partners, we are able to accurately diagnose, treat and manage a wide range of sleep disorders - not just obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). These include circadian rhythm disorders (including shift work disorder), parasomnias including sleep walking, insomnia, narcolepsy, restless legs syndrome and more.

Somnocare also offers a full range of respiratory testing services to assist in the diagnoses and management of respiratory disease.

Our Philosophy

We bring back old-fashioned patient care and combine this with the latest in sleep research and technology. All our in-house services are clinically validated and based on current best practice recommendations and guidelines. We also believe in transparency, so the prices for all our services are listed in our services page.

Our Mission

To improve your life through improving your sleep, and to do so with uncompromising support and compassion.

Meet Our Sleep & Respiratory Scientists

Dion Hulshoff (Sleep & Respiratory Scientist)

RPSGT, BSc-Exercise & Health, BSc-Exercise Rehabilitation

Dion completed his tertiary education at the University of Western Australia in 2006, graduating with bachelors in Exercise and Health Science and Exercise Rehabilitation Science. He has since worked as a Sleep and Respiratory Scientist, acquiring the American qualification (RPSGT) in 2015 credentialing him as a registered polysomnographic sleep technologist.

  • Prior to the inception of Somnocare, Dion worked for Sleep WA, where he gained over 13 years industry experience with over 10 years’ experience in the clinical management of sleep and respiratory services.

    With the growing literature and understanding of the bi-directional relationship between a healthy, active lifestyle and refreshing sleep, Dion has developed a special interest in combining his backgrounds in exercise physiology and sleep science to optimise sleep and general health. Through Somnocare, Dion aims to integrate specific allied health services with more traditional sleep practices to improve patient outcomes.

    Areas of expertise:

    • Adult sleep science and sleep technology

    • Clinical management of sleep and respiratory services

    • CPAP and NIV

Nicola Brown (Sleep & Respiratory Scientist)

BSc-Exercise & Health, Accredited Exercise Scientist (ESSA)

Nicola is an Accredited Exercise Scientist (ESSA) with a Bachelor of Health and Exercise Science from Murdoch University graduating in 2023. Nicola has developed strong clinical expertise as a sleep and respiratory scientist, with hands‑on experience in sleep and respiratory testing and CPAP therapy through Somnocare.

  • She has experience across both sport and clinical settings, including strength and conditioning placements supporting athletes in their return‑to‑play rehabilitation. She is known for her kind, patient‑centred approach to care, ensuring individuals feel supported and informed throughout their assessment and treatment.

    Her academic background spans sports psychology, human anatomy and biomechanics, motor skill assessment, and exercise programming and rehabilitation. Nicola’s key areas of expertise include sleep and respiratory testing and the delivery of effective CPAP therapy

    Areas of expertise:

    • Adult sleep science and sleep technology

    • CPAP Therapy

    • Respiratory Testing

Aidan Torpy (Sleep & Respiratory Scientist)

BSc-Health Science, GradCert-Adult Sleep Science

Aidan completed his tertiary education at Curtin University in 2013, graduating with a Bachelor of Health Science. He has since worked as a Sleep and Respiratory Scientist and furthered his formal studies with a graduate certificate in Adult Sleep Science. Aidan has acquired extensive hands-on clinical experience across adult diagnostic sleep testing, respiratory testing, and CPAP therapy.

  • Combined with his background in health sciences and health promotion, Aidan's skillset and passions are in line with the ideals’ and goals of Somnocare, where he and Dion strive to integrate healthy lifestyle practices with sleep science to improve the overall health and well-being of their patients and the wider community.

    Areas of expertise:

    • Health promotion

    • Adult sleep science and sleep technology

    • Respiratory testing

    • CPAP and NIV

Meet Our Partners

  • The Sleep Matters team is a team of health professionals who have specific training and experience in treating insomnia and related difficulties such as chronic nightmares, excessive daytime tiredness, adjusting to CPAP, and circadian rhythm disruptions. We are Perth's only dedicated Behavioural Sleep Medicine Service, providing in-clinic consults for the Perth community, and telehealth treatment Australia-wide.

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  • WLC Medical is a “one-stop” shop clinic (Physio, Dietetics and Psychology) with a focus on evidence based and sustainable weight management.

    With Clinipath Pathology, Remedial Massage and Counselling services also on-site, all people are welcome to see any clinician for any injury or ailment.

    For people with difficulties in getting a good night’s sleep, with weight concerns being a common contributing factor, our goal is to work with you to assist in being your happiest and healthiest self.

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  • At Perth Oral Medicine and Dental Sleep Centre we pride ourselves in providing comprehensive care for patients with oral and facial conditions. Our goal with every patient is to improve his or her quality of life.

    At the Perth Oral Medicine & Dental Sleep Centre, we specialise in Mandibular Advancement Appliances for snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea. They are also known as Mandibular Advancement Splints or Snoreguards.

    A/Prof Ramesh Balasubramanium Biography

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  • Absolute Sleep is dental sleep medicine practice in West Perth.

    The team at Absolute Sleep are specialists in Mandibular Advancement Splints (MAS) and their practice is dedicated to providing alternative options to CPAP for the treatment of snoring and obstructive sleep apnoea.

    The model of care is based on outcome driven protocols to guarantee optimal treatment outcomes.

    All treatments are customised for each patient using FDA and TGA approved treatment modalities.

    Through their dental careers, A/Prof Dr. Christopher Pantin and Dr Valerie Bennett have been fascinated by the link between dental health, sleep and overall wellbeing. They are passionate about helping the growing number of sleep apnoea sufferers with pragmatic and effective treatment solutions to create a healthier way of life.

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