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Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) can make it difficult to relax, focus, or get restorative sleep. The uncomfortable urge to move your legs — especially at night — often leaves people feeling exhausted and frustrated.
At SustainMD, we don’t replace neurologists or sleep specialists. Instead, we provide membership-based obesity medicine and primary care that support patients living with RLS as part of their broader health journey.
With Dr. Allison Pope Barbee, MD, a Board-Certified Family Physician, you’ll receive personalized, stigma-free care that considers how RLS connects with sleep quality, metabolism, nutrition, hormones, and medications. Your care plan is designed to adapt to these factors while helping you protect your overall well-being.
Type of Care: Telehealth, membership-based
Serving Patients In: California, Florida, Maine, North Carolina
Ideal For: Adults experiencing restless legs, sleep disruption, or related challenges
First Step: Initial virtual consultation and assessment with Dr. Allison Barbee
Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) is a neurological condition that causes an uncontrollable urge to move the legs, often accompanied by tingling, pulling, or crawling sensations. It is closely linked to periodic limb movement disorder, which can disrupt restorative sleep.
Through membership-based care, we adapt primary care and obesity medicine to support patients living with RLS, recognizing that sleep disruption, hormonal changes, iron deficiency, and medications often play a role.
While severity varies, common symptoms include:
Tingling, crawling, or burning sensations in the legs
Strong urge to move the legs, especially in the evening or at night
Temporary relief with movement (walking or stretching)
Trouble falling or staying asleep
Fatigue, brain fog, or mood changes linked to poor sleep
Why Symptoms Happen
RLS is often connected to dopamine pathway changes, which affect muscle activity and sleep regulation.
Factors That Influence Symptom Severity
Low iron or ferritin levels
Chronic conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease, or neuropathy
Hormonal changes (including pregnancy or menopause)
Certain medications (antidepressants, antihistamines, etc.)
Lifestyle factors like poor sleep, high caffeine intake, or stress
By addressing these contributors, Dr. Barbee adapts care to improve energy, sleep, and overall metabolic health.
At SustainMD, care for RLS is personalized, stigma-free, and integrated into your broader health plan. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, Dr. Barbee works with you to identify underlying contributors and coordinate with specialists when needed.
Comprehensive review of symptoms and health history
Lab testing to assess iron levels and metabolic factors
Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for sleep and energy support
Nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for sleep and energy support
Guidance on movement, hydration, and stress management
Discussion of medication options when appropriate
You deserve more than a quick prescription. At SustainMD, we provide whole-person care that addresses the root causes of RLS. Through telehealth, you’ll gain access to the best doctor for restless leg syndrome care in CA, FL, ME, and NC — without the stress of waiting rooms or rushed visits.
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Review our Membership Plans & Pricing
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Select the plan that fits your needs
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Complete your secure intake form online
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Schedule your first virtual consultation with Dr. Allison Barbee
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Begin your personalized care plan
Allison Pope Barbee, MD, is a Board-Certified Family Medicine physician with over 20 years of experience helping patients manage conditions that affect daily life. She focuses on obesity medicine and primary care that adapts to each person’s unique needs, offering evidence-based strategies to improve sleep, energy, and quality of life.
SustainMD provides virtual support for Restless Legs Syndrome in:
Patient12
Dr. Barbee listens to your concerns, is empathetic and knowledgable. Not once has she made me feel ashamed or less than. She gives practical, reasonable and most importantly, doable recommendations. She uses lifestyle interventions instead of immediately jumping to medications, but will also use medications if you and she believe
Patient11
Dr. Barbee has been a remarkable weight loss physician for me. She distinguished herself by customizing her approach to suit my individual needs. Throughout our sessions, she was incredibly attentive, understanding my specific health concerns and weight loss goals. Dr. Barbee excelled in explaining the details of the medications she
Patient10
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient9
Dr Barbee actually listened to me and was able to diagnose my symptoms and actually treat and control the issue. I can not thank her enough! She was super patient and kind. Something you don’t really see now a days.
A.M.
Dr. Barbee understands that health is not one-size-fits-all. She takes the time to listen, remembers details, and works collaboratively with me as things evolve. The most meaningful part of working with her is feeling truly heard and supported, not just during appointments but overall in my care.
Andrea
The best! I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee’s for years! She has guided and treated me in my worst and best days. Her professionalism is top notch, along with her knowledge of health. You cannot ask for any better care than Dr. Barbee!
Suzanne Layser
Truly a compassionate Doctor- I can’t say enough good things about Dr. Barbee. I felt truly cared for. Dr. Barbee was incredibly compassionate, took the time to really listen, and never made me feel rushed. She asked thoughtful questions and genuinely wanted to understand what I was experiencing. What impressed
Patient8
Dr. Barbee is an extremely knowledgeable physician who I rely on with all my medical needs. Her bedside manner is impeccable and very friendly. She listens to all of my issues and gets to the bottom of any problem you may have. I honestly cannot say enough good things about
Patient7
Great doctor- Dr. Barbee is a kind and caring doctor. She is the type of person you can talk to and really will listen. She understands your problems and will work with you to solve them. She is very thorough and make sure everything is looked at does not miss
Patient6
Thoughtful, caring and truly helpful-I have been a patient of Dr. Barbee for many years. I have always found her honest and helpful. She works hard to look at root causes, which can take a while to figure out. She is persistent, yet kind. As we age, our bodies change.
