Better sleep through better science.
The Sleep Well Institute Story
Sleep Well Institute exists because better sleep shouldn't require a complicated, uncomfortable, or expensive solution.
We believe nasal breathing is foundational to quality sleep — and that the right tool, properly fitted, can make a measurable difference for people with sleep apnea, snoring, dry mouth, and CPAP intolerance. Everything we make is designed with that belief at the center.
SomnoSeal is manufactured in the United States using materials sourced domestically. It's designed to work alongside CPAP therapy, oral appliance therapy, or on its own — meeting patients where they are, not where their equipment requires them to be.
Our Story
Why We Built SomnoSeal
I've been treating sleep disorders for over two decades. As a neurologist and sleep medicine specialist, I've sat across from thousands of patients who were doing everything right — and still not sleeping well.
The turning point came in my clinic. A patient, desperate to stop air from leaking out of her mouth during CPAP therapy, had resorted to using a Maxi pad to seal her lips. She wasn't unusual. I'd seen patients tape their mouths shut, strap their chins to their heads, and abandon their CPAP entirely out of frustration. None of the existing solutions were working — and the medical community largely wasn't talking about it.
That moment pushed me to do something about it.
In 2018, I was awarded a Biomedical Innovation grant from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), where I serve as an Associate Professor of Neurology. Working alongside a team of engineers, I set out to design a device that was effective, comfortable, affordable — and simple enough that patients would actually use it. After rigorous testing and iteration, SomnoSeal was born: a soft, biocompatible silicone oral seal designed to promote nasal breathing and eliminate mouth leaks during sleep.
Meet the founder
About Dr. Kimberly Hutchison
Dr. Hutchison has spent more than 20 years specializing in sleep medicine, with a clinical focus on sleep apnea, CPAP therapy, and airway management. She is board-certified in sleep medicine and neurology and holds a fellowship with the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (FAASM).
Her work at Oregon Health & Science University in Portland, Oregon sits at the intersection of clinical practice and patient education — and SomnoSeal is a direct extension of that work.
Ready to sleep better?
Start with the SomnoSeal Starter Kit — everything you need to find your fit and reclaim your nights.
SomnoSeal
SomnoSeal Provider Starter Kit
If you are new to the SomnoSeal, this Starter Kit is for You!
Most people use a size Small or Medium SomnoSeal. Sizing depends on mouth size as well as how far you open your mouth during sleep. It can be difficult to know which size is best without testing the SomnoSeal overnight. The Starter Kit provides you with both sizes so you don’t waste money purchasing the wrong size.
The Starter Kit Includes:
- Two SomnoSeals – sizes small and medium*
- One pouch for storing or traveling with the SomnoSeal
- One stand for drying your SomnoSeal after washing
- One package of mouth tape – 30 pieces, use as needed only
- Instruction card
*Try both sizes to determine which one fits most comfortably when sleeping
$44.95
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