Dr. Shane Creado, MD is a globally recognized sleep performance Psychiatrist and mental optimization expert who helps high achievers—from elite athletes to top executives—unlock peak brain power through better sleep. A double board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, Dr. Creado blends cutting-edge neuroscience with elite performance strategies to transform sleep from a nightly necessity into a competitive advantage. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes, Dr. Creado has worked with world-class organizations including the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee, NBA Players Association, PGA Tour Europe, and the Australian Football League. He is also a prominent clinician at the Amen Clinics in Chicago, where he integrates neuroimaging and functional psychiatry to treat sleep disorders, burnout, depression, and performance anxiety.
Dr. Creado is a frequent media guest and keynote speaker who brings clarity, credibility, and charisma to complex topics like insomnia, mental health, productivity, neuroplasticity, and the science of peak performance. His work has been featured in leading medical journals, national podcasts, and global health conferences. He also serves on the Board of the International Society for Sports Psychiatry, where he chairs the Sleep and Performance Committee. When the stakes are high—on the field, in the boardroom, or in everyday life—Dr. Shane Creado is the expert trusted to help people sleep smarter, think sharper, and live better.
