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SQUIRE SLEEP SYSTEMS APPOINTS “THE SLEEP INDEX COMPANY” AS NATIONAL DISTRIBUTOR IN THE SLEEP CLINIC MARKET

Squire Sleep Systems, a sleep therapy company with a revolutionary therapeutic mattress, today announced the appointment of “The Sleep Index Company” as national distributor in the sleep clinic market.

The Sleep Index Company is in a unique position to bring The Squire Sleep System to the Sleep Clinic Market with their proprietary product selection process and expertise in the sleep business. The Sleep Index brings order to the interface between sleep medicine professionals and the patient’s need for personalized advice on the optimum mattress and sleep accessories. “We are confident that The Sleep Index has what it takes to integrate The Squire Sleep System in to the therapy offerings at key sleep clinics nationwide, and provide unparalleled set up, staff training and customer service in this major sales channel.” – John Schultz Squire Sleep Systems CEO

The Sleep Index is a comprehensive sleep management company that understands the vital role of sleep in health and wellness. The Sleep Index is committed to raising awareness of the importance of sleep through education, guided processes and product offerings. The professionals at the Sleep Index realize that bedding, sleep surface and related sleep products are health products and warrant integration into the health and wellness paradigm. Drawing on the expertise of sleep medicine and sleep industry experts, The Sleep Index provides sleep clinics, healthcare providers, corporations, schools and consumers access to sleep health and wellness information and therapeutic sleep products in order to help individuals achieve quality sleep. Individuals can access The Sleep Index through participating providers and at www.thesleepindex.com.

“In working with Squire, the Sleep Index readily provides education and access of the Squire Sleep System to consumers and sleep professionals nationwide.” said Terry Cralle, RN, MS, Clinical Sleep Educator and co-founder. “We share in Squire Sleep System’s dedication and commitment to sleep health and wellness. By offering the Squire Sleep System in our affiliate sleep clinics in North America, the critical contribution of appropriate sleep surface systems toward a better night’s rest will be better appreciated and achieved in our unprecedented paradigm. “

Squire Sleep Systems has developed a patented solution to the age old problem of how to sleep comfortably on your side. The Sleep System is designed for side sleeping, and puts the body at an incline. The patented arm-channel allows the sleep system to align the spine of the human body while sleeping, and put the lower back in mild traction. Stress on the arm and shoulder joints are reduced so sleepers are able to find better comfort and a more restful sleep. Squire Sleep Systems is investigating the efficacy of the Squire Sleep System in the treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea and other sleep related health issues.

Our technology platform is capable of delivering revolutionary therapy for a wide variety of sleep related health problems. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent and chronic condition that has significant health, psychological, and financial consequences for the 20-40 million adults in the U.S. with the disease, 90% of them undiagnosed. Squire Sleep Systems can treat millions of patients at a lower cost than other treatments with greater adherence.

For further information, please contact:
Squire Sleep Systems, John W. Schultz, CEO 206-547-0447 john@squiresleep.com

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SQUIRE SLEEP SYSTEMS CLOSES SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING

Squire Sleep Systems, a sleep therapy company with a revolutionary sleep apnea mattress, today announced the closing of a second round of funding. The investment terms were not disclosed, however, this internal investment round values the company at $2.5M. The round will accelerate Squire Sleep Systems’ growth as it delivers its first product to the marketplace in August 2012 and was completed by Fenwick & West LLP – A national technology and life sciences law firm. The third round of funding will be open to accredited investors in the US with a focus on strategic partners.

Squire Sleep Systems has developed a patented solution to the age old problem of how to sleep comfortably on your side. The Sleep System is designed for side sleeping, and puts the body at an incline. The patented arm-channel allows the sleep system to align the spine of the human body while sleeping, and put the lower back in mild traction. Stress on the arm and shoulder joints are reduced so sleepers are able to find better comfort and a more restful sleep. Squire Sleep Systems is investigating the efficacy of the Squire Sleep System in the treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea and other sleep related health issues.

Our technology platform is capable of delivering revolutionary therapy for a wide variety of sleep related health problems. Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a highly prevalent and chronic condition that has significant health, psychological, and financial consequences for the 40 million adults in the U.S. with the disease, 80% of them undiagnosed. Squire Sleep Systems can treat millions of patients at a lower cost than other treatments with greater adherence.

For further information, please contact:
Squire Sleep Systems, John W. Schultz, CEO 206-547-0447 john@squiresleep.com

Email:john@squiresleep.com

SQUIRE SLEEP SYSTEMS APPOINTS CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER & CLOSES ANGEL FUNDING

Lee A. Surkin, MD, FACC, FCCP, FASNC, has joined Squire Sleep Systems as Chief Medical Officer. Lee A. Surkin, MD is one of an exclusive group of physicians who is triple board certified in cardiology, sleep medicine and nuclear cardiology. Seattle based Squire Sleep Systems, creators of advanced contoured therapeutic sleep surfaces, also closed their angel funding round with Trails.com founder and adventure athlete, Bryce Stevens.

Dr. Surkin has been in private practice since 1997. His cardiology practice, Cardiac Wellness Specialists, is unique in that it embraces a multifaceted approach to cardiovascular health by promoting aggressive prevention and early detection of disease. Dr. Surkin provides a comprehensive and progressive approach to achieving total health. After years of practicing cardiology exclusively, Dr. Surkin noticed direct correlations between his cardiac patients and their sleep and nutritional habits. Through integrative medicine and bringing patients and caregivers into a partnership, Dr. Surkin helps patients to become educated, empowered, proactive and responsible for their own health and wellness.

In 2009 Dr. Surkin founded Carolina Sleep, a full service sleep medicine practice offering home sleep testing, in-center testing, and comprehensive clinic evaluation and management. Carolina Sleep offers advanced sleep medicine treatments. Dr Surkin founded The American Academy of Cardiovascular Sleep Medicine in 2010 which is dedicated to furthering the knowledge and awareness of the convergence of cardiology and sleep medicine. The Academy has interest from health care professionals internationally and membership around the world.

Seattle Angel Investor and Trails.com founder Bryce Stevens decided to invest in Squire Sleep Systems after sleeping on the “Positional Therapy Sleep System” from Squire Sleep Systems for over one year. Mr. Stevens believes it has caused a large reduction in his lower back pain, in addition to getting a better night’s sleep. Mr. Stevens was co-founder of Trails.com which sold to Demand Media in 2006.

Squire Sleep Systems is expected to release their “Positional Therapy Sleep System” in early 2012. The Sleep System is designed for side sleepers and puts the body at an incline. The patented arm-channel allows the sleep system to align the spine of the human body while sleeping, and put the lower back in traction. Stress on the arm and shoulder joints are reduced so sleepers are able to find better comfort and a more restful sleep. Squire Sleep Systems is investigating the efficacy of the Positional Therapy Sleep System in the treatment of Positional Obstructive Sleep Apnea and other sleep related health issues.

Please contact us if you have questions or would like more information. For more information please go to SquireSleep.com or call 206-547-0447

John Schultz CEO