Our Team
Dr Michael Hlavac
Respiratory and Sleep Physician
Michael completed advanced training in Respiratory Medicine at Christchurch Hospital before traveling to Australia to gain experience in Sleep Medicine. He spent 3 years at the Adelaide Institute for Sleep Health in South Australia where he completed full FRACP Level 2 Sleep Training and conducted research towards a PhD. He is currently Clinical Director of Sleep Services at Christchurch Hospital.
Dr Mike Epton
Respiratory Physician
Mike trained as a Respiratory Physician in Christchurch and subsequently completed a PhD in Perth, Western Australia. He is now Director of the Canterbury Respiratory Research Group and a Senior Lecturer at the Christchurch School of Medicine and Health sciences.
Dr Richard Laing
Respiratory Physician
After completing Respiratory training at Christchurch Hospital, Richard gained further experience in Sleep Medicine whilst working in Auckland and Toronto.
Yvonne Epton
Senior Sleep Technologist
Yvonne trained as a Respiratory Technologist in Christchurch before completing full Sleep Technologist training in Perth where she worked as Charge Sleep Technologist at the St John of God Respiratory and Sleep Centre. She has extensive experience in Sleep Diagnostics and CPAP provision.
Maree Davis
Practice Manager
Maree spent 7 years as a medical practice manager in Sydney before moving to New Zealand 4 years ago. Prior to taking up her current role as Practice Manager for Cansleep, Maree worked in a PA role at the Oxford Clinic in Christchurch. |
