
Glenna Brewster, PhD, RN, FNP-BC
Sleep Specialist
Dr. Glenna S. Brewster earned her doctoral degree in Nursing Science from the University of South Florida and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in Sleep and Circadian Neurobiology at the University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine. She is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and an Assistant Professor at Emory University, where her work focuses on sleep health, dementia including caregiving for persons living with dementia, and culturally responsive behavioral interventions. Dr. Brewster provides evidence-based and compassionate care grounded in promoting restorative sleep and overall health. She has extensive experience delivering behavioral sleep interventions—including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia—and enjoys supporting individuals experiencing insomnia, sleep disturbances related to chronic illness or caregiving, stress, and life transitions. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, empowerment, and accessible strategies that help patients build sustainable sleep routines that enhance their quality of life.
Credentials and Licenses
- Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing Science
- Master of Arts in Gerontology
- Master of Science in Nursing
- Registered Nurse
- Family Nurse Practitioner–Board Certified
Areas of Expertise and Special Interests
- Behavioral sleep health
- Insomnia and sleep difficulties
- Sleep and aging
- Sleep and chronic health conditions
- Caregiver sleep health
Services Offered
- Sleep assessment and consultation
- Sleep health education
- Behavioral sleep consultation
- Sleep support for adults with chronic health conditions
- Caregiver sleep consultation
Service Format
- Virtual
Fun Fact
Dr. Brewster loves traveling with her family and exploring new cultures
