Cheri Mah

🏆 Optimizing Sleep for Elite Athletes
🌟 Helping you achieve peak performance through optimal sleep
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My research focuses on the effects of sleep on performance in elite athletes. In particular, I'm interested in the impact of sleep on cognitive and physical performance across various sports. My research interests include the impact of circadian rhythms and sleep patterns on sports performance. I also work with elite athletes and collegiate and professional sports teams (NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB) to imp

rove sleep and recovery through the integration of sleep education, technology, and application of sleep research.

05/19/2026

Be honest, how many of these are you doing tonight? 😅

Most of us have at least a few habits quietly standing between us and a great night of sleep. The good news is every single one of them is fixable!

Swipe through and use one of my tips tonight!

05/18/2026

Jet lag doesn’t have to derail your trip. What you do before, during, and after your flight makes all the difference in how quickly your body adjusts whether you’re traveling for work, competition, or a long-awaited vacation.

Swipe for my go-to jet lag protocol and save this before your next trip. ➡️

05/10/2026

This is for every mom running on broken sleep, early mornings, and pure love.

I spent over 20 years studying sleep before I became a mom and nothing in my research prepared me for what it actually feels like to live in the newborn trenches.

Swipe through for what motherhood taught me about sleep and what I now tell every parent I work with.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms! 💞

05/09/2026

The margins in the NBA playoffs are razor thin. Sleep is one of the most powerful competitive advantages available to every athlete on the court right now.

05/03/2026

A reminder for : sleep health is mental health 😴🧠

04/30/2026

Sleep fuels your brain, your body, and your performance - and it’s available at no cost to us all.

Send this to someone who needs the reminder.

04/28/2026

For those chasing a competitive edge while managing a demanding travel schedule, or navigating life disruptions that are affecting rest, a sleep and performance specialist can help you get there.

Swipe through to see if it might be time to prioritize your sleep. ➡️

04/24/2026

I had the pleasure of talking with NFL Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sills about the science of sleep and injury prevention for NFL athletes.

04/21/2026

ESPN asked me if I could predict when NBA teams would be at risk of losing games strictly based on the schedule. Over three seasons, I was 76-86% correct on my predictions for the highest risk games.

Tune in to my episode from for more insights from this interview!

04/17/2026

The biggest games test talent AND preparation. For 4X NBA Champion and NBA Finals MVP, Andre Iguodala, sleep gave him a competitive edge on and off the court. From a better mood, sharper focus, and confidence, he was better equipped to perform at his best when it mattered most.

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Palo Alto, CA
94301, 94303, 94304, 94306

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcherimah/, https://linktr.ee/drcherimah

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