Nyree Penn

Nyree Penn, MHSc., CAA

REM Sleep Expert | Keynote Speaker | Author | Inventor of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx)
Founder & CEO, PROSOMNIA Sleep™ and PROSOMNIA Sleep Health & Wellness™

Nyree Penn delivers more than a keynote—she delivers The REMedy™: a science-based, results-driven path to reclaim rest, restore health, and reimagine human performance.

As a distinguished clinical sleep scientist and the inventor of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™, Nyree has earned national recognition for helping organizations, leaders, healthcare professionals, and high-performing individuals recover from the hidden epidemic of REM sleep deprivation. Her revolutionary approach combines neuroscience, sleep medicine, and anesthesia to teach audiences how to stop sedating symptoms and start restoring the mind and body at a cellular level.

With a Master's Degree in Health Science and over 15 years of clinical experience as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA), Nyree is uniquely positioned to speak with both scientific authority and empathetic insight. She has worked on the frontlines of healthcare in anesthesia, critical care and trauma; which informs her deep understanding of the physiological and psychological toll of sleep deprivation. Nyree’s ability to translate advanced clinical science into digestible, actionable strategies sets her apart as a truly transformative speaker.

Nyree holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Cellular Biology & Molecular Genetics from the University of Maryland - College Park and a Master of Health Science with certification as an Anesthesiologist Assistant from Nova Southeastern University. Her groundbreaking work in sleep restoration has led her to invent PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™, anesthesia -induced, clinical sleep therapy. As CEO of PROSOMNIA Sleep Health & Wellness™, a boutique sleep therapy company serving individuals, communites, healthcare systems, athletic programs and corporate organizations.

What Audiences Gain from Nyree’s Keynotes
Nyree Penn gives audiences The REMedy™ – a powerful new model for restorative sleep that unlocks human potential. Her keynotes are not about generic sleep hygiene tips; they are clinical, compelling, and customized to meet the demands of individuals, professionals and leadership teams.

After hearing Nyree speak, audiences walk away with:

• A new understanding of why REM sleep is essential to brain health, memory, and emotional resilience
• Clear, science-backed strategies to improve sleep quality without pharmaceutical sedation
• Insight into the neurochemical links between poor sleep and burnout, anxiety, weight gain, and poor decision-making
• A reframed perspective on rest as a high-performance tool, not a passive indulgence
• Actionable steps to recover REM sleep, restore energy, and elevate personal and professional performance

Nyree’s programs are uniquely effective because they meet audiences where they are: exhausted, depressed and data-confused. She shows audiences how to regulate neurotransmitters, restore hormonal balance, and build cognitive resilience—all through the science of REM sleep.

Expertise & Credentials

• Inventor of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ (PSTx™), a neuroscience-based, anesthesia protocol for sleep restoration
• Founder & CEO of PROSOMNIA Sleep™ and PROSOMNIA Sleep Health & Wellness™
• Over 15 years of experience as a Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA)
• Bachelor’s in Cellular Biology & Molecular Genetics – University of Maryland
• Master of Health Science & Anesthesiologist Assistant Certification – Nova Southeastern University
• Member of American Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (AAAA)
• American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA)
• Florida Academy of Anesthesiologist Assistants (FAAA)
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM)

Nyree’s clinical background in anesthesia spans multiple specialties, including trauma, general surgery, cardiovascular, obstetric, orthopedic, and neuro-anesthesia. This diverse experience fuels her rare ability to engage both medical and non-medical audiences with authority and accessibility. As the Principal Investigator for the clinical trial, "Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy™ in Patients With Sleep Deprivation and Chronic Insomnia (PSHW)," she has published research in respected medical journals, such as, the "American Academy of Sleep Medicine," and contributed to advancing the profession of anesthesiology through her leadership and mentorship, as a Clinical Coordinator. Her book, "Why We Don't Sleep: The Biological Secrets of Insomnia," gives a comprehensive look at insomnia and sleep disorders from a neurophysiological perspective.

Most Requested Speaking Topics
Nyree customizes every keynote to meet the goals of your audience while delivering her core message: "The REMedy: Sleep as RESTORATION - not sedation." Rest is not optional, it’s the engine of every life, business, and body. Her most requested talks include:

Most Requested Speaking Topics

Nyree customizes every keynote to meet the goals of your audience while delivering her core message: Sleep is not optional—it’s the engine of every high-functioning life, business, and body. Her most requested talks include:

• The REMedy™: Reclaim Rest, Restore Hope & Reimagine Human Performance
  How sleep therapy is transforming the way we recover from burnout and optimize performance
• The REM Reset™: How Sleep Restores the Executive Brain
  A high-level look at how REM sleep supports decision-making, memory, creativity, and leadership presence
• RESTORATION- Not Sedation: How to Heal the Body & Brain From The Inside Out
  A breakdown of why sleeping pills and supplements miss the mark—and the REAL science behind them
• The Sleep Crisis in America: Why We Are Suffering in Silence
  The link between ambition and mental fatigue, and the effects of data-driven sleep technology on restorative sleep
• Women, Hormones & Hustle: Solving the Female Sleep Deficit
  A candid conversation about sleep, hormones, and burnout in women
• Sleep Wealth: Why REST is the New Health Commodity
  An inspiring challenge to redefine success through health, clarity, and longevity
• The Sleep Biohack: PROSOMNIA Sleep Therapy
  An introduction to the therapy that recalibrates brain chemistry, rebalance neurotransmitters, and activate the body’s built-in recovery system through REM sleep

Who Books Nyree

• Health & Wellness Conferences
• Corporate Executive Retreats
• Women’s Leadership Summits
• Medical Education & CME Events
• Entrepreneur and Founder Masterminds
• Biohacking & Lifestyle Optimization Events
• Private Luxury Wellness Retreats

What Clients Say
"Nyree doesn't just talk about sleep—she changes the way you live. Her keynote woke up our leadership team in every way possible."
— Chief Wellness Officer, National Healthcare Organization

"Her ability to translate brain science into practical lifestyle shifts was incredible. Everyone in the room walked away with tools to sleep better and lead better."
— Executive Program Director, Leadership Summit

"We were blown away. She didn’t just present information—she gave our team a new framework to work, live, and lead without burning out."
— VP, Tech Startup Wellness Initiative

The Value of Hiring Nyree
Hiring Nyree Penn means giving your audience a rare gift: REST. Nyree gives audiences permission to rest without guilt, and the tools to do it effectively. Her work demystifies the misunderstood realm of restful sleep and empowers audiences with science, strategy, and soul. From TED-style spotlights to 90-minute keynotes and immersive multi-day experiences, Nyree elevates the conversation around health and high performance. Her message is universal, but her impact is deeply personal. Nyree doesn’t just tell people why sleep matters—she helps them finally experience what true restoration feels like.

If your audience is burned out, overachieving, and under-rested, Nyree delivers exactly what they need: The REMedy™.