Manitoba's private sleep apnea clinic.

The most common signs of sleep apnea include loud, persistent snoring, gasping or choking during sleep, daytime fatigue despite a full night's rest, morning headaches, difficulty concentrating, waking up with a dry mouth or sore throat, and falling asleep during routine activities.

Sleep apnea often goes undiagnosed because people are unaware they stop breathing during the night — a bed partner is frequently the first to notice. Risk factors include being over 45, carrying excess weight, having a thicker neck, high blood pressure, and a family history of the condition.

The only reliable way to confirm sleep apnea is through a sleep study. At Liberty.

For an insurance-covered at-home sleep apnea test, you'll need a referral from a family doctor or specialist. If you don't have one yet, give us a call - we can help you understand exactly what to ask your doctor for.

You do need a referral to come in for a consultation, a mask fitting, equipment service, or to shop CPAP supplies. Those services are open to anyone - patient or not.

CPAP machines typically range from approximately $1,400 to $2,000 in Canada, depending on the model and features. Basic CPAP units sit at the lower end; auto-adjusting APAP machines with integrated humidifiers and advanced data tracking sit at the upper end.

If you come through Liberty as a private patient, we'll help you understand your insurance coverage upfront and find the right machine for your budget. We carry the full range from value units to premium models, and we'll honestly recommend the one that fits your therapy needs — not the one with the highest margin.

Most major Canadian insurance providers — including Blue Cross — provide some level of coverage for CPAP machines, masks, supplies, and sleep apnea testing. Coverage amounts vary widely by plan, from $500 caps up to full reimbursement.

At Liberty, we work directly with Blue Cross. We handle the prior-authorisation paperwork on your behalf and submit claims so you don't have to chase reimbursement yourself.

Bring your insurance details to your consultation — we'll verify your coverage upfront so you know exactly what to expect. If you have multiple plans (yours and your spouse's, for example), we'll coordinate both.

Wait times for Manitoba's public sleep clinic system can stretch 12 months or longer for an initial sleep study, depending on demand and your priority level.

As a private clinic, Liberty Sleep Apnea sees patients within days of referral. Most patients can complete an at-home sleep study, have results reviewed, and be fitted with equipment within a couple of weeks — not a year-plus.

The trade-off is cost: public testing is government-funded; private testing requires payment, though it's frequently partially or fully covered by extended health insurance.

A home sleep apnea test (HSAT) is a small, comfortable kit you take home for one night. You wear:

• A soft chest belt that measures breathing effort
• A small finger clip that measures blood oxygen and heart rate
• A nasal sensor that tracks airflow

You sleep in your own bed — no overnight hospital visit required, no being watched, no wires everywhere. The next morning, you return the kit and our clinical team, together with a sleep physician, interprets the recording to determine if sleep apnea is present and at what severity.

Most patients prefer at-home testing over in-lab polysomnography because it's faster, more comfortable, and substantially less expensive — while still being clinically accurate for diagnosing obstructive sleep apnea.

Mask discomfort is the #1 reason people quit CPAP therapy — and at Liberty we refuse to accept that. If your mask isn't working, call us.

We also coach on pressure, ramps, humidification settings, headgear adjustments, and accessories like mask liners that can transform comfort. If you're struggling with therapy, the problem is almost always fixable — give us a chance to fix it.

Yes. We ship CPAP machines, masks, accessories, and replacement supplies anywhere in Canada. Shipping is free on orders over $75.

Whether you're an existing Liberty patient, a CPAP user from another province, or shopping for supplies you've been prescribed elsewhere, you're welcome to use our online store.

For prescription items like machines, you'll need a current prescription on file. We can guide you through that process - and if you have questions about which mask, filter, or accessory to order, our team is a phone call away.