Impact Cryotherapy Named TAG Top 40 Innovative Technology Company

One of 40 Companies Honored By Technology Association of Georgia for Innovation and Contributions to the State’s Technology Community

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Impact Cryotherapy, the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems, announces that the Technology Association of Georgia (TAG), the state’s leading association dedicated to the promotion and economic advancement of Georgia’s technology industry, has named it as one of its Top 40 Innovative Technology Companies in Georgia. TAG will recognize this prestigious group at the 2015 Georgia Technology Summit (GTS) on March 25, 2015, at the Cobb Galleria Centre.

The only company that engineers and manufactures whole body cryotherapy units in the United States, Impact Cryotherapy has redesigned the form and functionality of whole body cryotherapy to meet the new and emerging requirements for the ongoing evolution of cold therapies. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy and is part of a holistic approach to improving overall athletic performance and promoting wellness.

TAG’S Top 40 Awards recognize Georgia-based technology companies for their innovation, financial impact, and their efforts at spreading awareness of Georgia’s technology initiatives throughout the U.S. and globally.

“The 2015 Top 40 finalists are an elite group of innovators who represent the very best of Georgia’s Technology community,” said Tino Mantella, president & CEO of TAG. “The 2015 Top 40 finalists are shining examples of what makes our State such a hotbed for technology and we applaud them for standing out as leaders in Georgia’s technology community.”

This year’s Top 40 Companies were selected from among over 100 applications submitted by companies from across Georgia. Companies selected for the “Top 40” will be showcased in an exhibition at The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit.

Impact Cryotherapy Co-Founder and CEO Richard Otto said, “We are truly honored to be selected as one of the Top 40 winners, because it validates the commitment of our entire team to advancing the technology and user experience of whole body cryotherapy. While we have made great strides, we will continue to evolve the technology to bring the best possible solutions to our customers and to end-users.”

The 2015 Georgia Technology Summit is expected to draw a crowd of more than 1,300 C-level executives, entrepreneurs, technology professionals and academia to celebrate and recognize Georgia’s technology community. In addition to presentations from some of the top technology influencers in the nation, the newest member of the Technology Hall of Fame of Georgia will be inducted.

For more information about TAG and the Georgia Technology Summit and to register for the event, visit http://www.tagonline.org/events/georgia-technology-summit. Follow the conversation on Twitter through #TAGGTS.

About The Technology Association of Georgia (TAG)
TAG is the leading technology industry association in the state, serving more than 26,000 members through regional chapters in Metro Atlanta, Athens, Augusta, Columbus, Macon/Middle Georgia and Savannah. TAG’s mission is to educate, promote, and unite Georgia’s technology community to foster an innovative and connected marketplace that stimulates and enhances a tech-based economy. The association provides networking and educational programs; celebrates Georgia’s technology leaders and companies; and advocates for legislative action that enhances the state’s economic climate for technology. TAG hosts over 200 events each year and serves as an umbrella organization for 34 professional societies. Additionally, the TAG Education Collaborative (TAG’s charitable arm) focuses on helping science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education initiatives thrive. For more information visit the TAG website at www.tagonline.org. To learn about the TAG-Ed Collaborative visit http://www.tagedonline.org/.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company focuses on four key markets: professional and collegiate athletic facilities, whole body cryotherapy retail locations, health professionals and resorts and spas. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person units that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryotherapy.com.

Georgia Tech is First to Offer State-of-the-Art Impact Cryotherapy to Student Athletes

Twenty minutes in a tub of ice water or three minutes in a whole body cryotherapy chamber – that’s now a choice for student athletes at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech), thanks to the recent addition of a cryotherapy chamber from Atlanta-based Impact Cryotherapy.

Georgia Tech has become the first NCAA Division I athletic program to adopt Impact Cryotherapy’s state-of-the-art chamber. Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to recover faster from workouts and train harder.

“We’re looking at it as a valuable recovery tool,” said Tech’s Director of Sports Medicine, Jay Shoop. “It reduces the temperature in the extremity tissues and drives blood to your core, and once you come out the blood starts coming back, creating something of a flushing process. It gets rid of lactic acid, but mostly post-game, post-workout soreness.” Shoop added that 30 to 40 student athletes a day are currently using the chamber.

“We try to stay on the cutting edge of our industry,” Shoop said. “If there is something innovative out there that is going to help our athletes get better quicker, recover quicker, or have any kind of advantage, Georgia Tech is going to do that.”

“We couldn’t be more pleased that our hometown team at Georgia Tech is the first to adopt the Impact Cryotherapy system,” said Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy.

“Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries; that’s the idea behind immersing the body in an ice bath,” said Otto. “In the 1970s in Japan, cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, and that spread to Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today. Impact Cryotherapy is the only American-designed and American-manufactured system.”

The user stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​140°C to -170°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability. Learn more at www.impactcryo.com.

Impact Cryotherapy Formed to Meet Growing Demand for U.S.-Made Whole Body Cryotherapy Systems

Impact Cryotherapy has been launched in response to increasing requests for a whole body cryotherapy system designed and manufactured in the United States. The company, formed by veteran healthcare executives, is already filling orders for the systems from customers, including sports teams, physical therapy facilities, health clubs, retail locations, trainers and individuals.

Cryotherapy is used worldwide by athletes and others to maintain fitness and increase energy. Athletes, ranging from professionals to weekend warriors, claim that whole body cryotherapy gives them an edge over competitors by allowing them to recover faster from workouts and train harder. Other advocates of cryotherapy seek total body wellness or relief from inflammation.

“Whole body cryotherapy has a growing base of fans who believe strongly in its benefits,” says Richard E. Otto, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Impact Cryotherapy. “We saw that cryotherapy has growing adoption, but all systems were made overseas. It became apparent to us that there was an enormous demand for an American-designed and American-manufactured system.”

“We are pleased to have our corporate headquarters in Atlanta, where manufacturing of the systems is also taking place. We have already sold the cryotherapy systems to customers across the country. We also plan to open an Impact Cryotherapy retail facility during the next six months, which will augment our direct sales of equipment and allow more individuals to benefit from the advantages of cryotherapy,” Otto added.

Extreme cold has been used to treat inflammation for centuries, but modern applications began during the 1970s in Japan, where cryotherapy treatments were used to treat rheumatoid arthritis. Since then, numerous clinical studies have been conducted in Europe, which developed the whole body cryotherapy systems in use today.

The user stands inside the patent-pending, octagonal-shaped chamber during treatment on an adjustable platform, which ensures their head remains outside the chamber. The Impact Cryotherapy chamber is filled with nitrogen vapor, which drops the temperature to a range of (minus) -​140°C to -170°C and temporarily lowers the temperature of the skin’s top layer. This treatment lasts a maximum of three minutes. During the process, the skin sends signals to the brain, which stimulates physical reactions and activates naturally occurring healing resources. Once out of the chamber, the body immediately reheats.

“The American-made Impact Cryotherapy whole body system represents the most advanced approach to the proven treatment of cold therapy and is clearly distinguishable from foreign-made units,” says Robert T. Atwood, Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder.  “Additionally, the system offers an attractive return on investment because of its cost effectiveness and the rapid throughput, thanks to the very nature of cryotherapy treatments. The compact footprint makes it suitable for a variety of settings.”

About Impact Cryotherapy
Impact Cryotherapy is the national leader in designing and manufacturing whole body cryotherapy systems. The company’s state-of-the-art systems are sleek, attractive single-person chambers that are engineered and manufactured in the United States in an ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified facility. Impact Cryotherapy is redefining the age-old technique of cryotherapy with advanced technology and aesthetics to deliver unmatched efficiency, comfort and reliability.

REACH Health Named to Inc. Magazine Fastest-Growing Companies List

REACH Health, the leading provider of telemedicine software solutions, has been recognized by Inc. magazine in the 2013 Inc. 5000, an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies.

The Inc. 500|5000 ranks companies by overall revenue growth over a three-year period. REACH Health has had tremendous growth, more than doubling revenues between 2009 and 2012.

“For 32 years, Inc. has welcomed the fastest-growing private companies in America into a very exclusive club,” said Eric Schurenberg, Editor in Chief, Inc. magazine. “Make no mistake: The Inc. 5000 was harder to get into this year than ever in its history.”

“We are very pleased to be recognized by Inc.,” said Richard Otto, President and CEO of REACH Health. “Our growth is attributable to two factors:  First, we have a terrific team at REACH Health that works very hard to ensure the high level of clinical relevance, system reliability and customer satisfaction. Second, telemedicine is being recognized as a critical software technology in helping healthcare organizations deliver timely, quality care to their patients in a cost-effective manner.”

About REACH Health
REACH Health technology powers many of the nation’s largest, fastest growing and most successful telemedicine networks, helping health systems and accountable care organizations achieve measurable improvements in their clinical, operational and financial performance. REACH Health best-in-class software solutions combine real-time audio/video technology with vital patient data, clinical workflow and documentation to overcome the traditional obstacles of time and distance. By securely connecting physicians anytime, anywhere, REACH Health technology enables remote consultations, connects patients with specialists, and supports collaboration by clinical care teams. Physicians and clinicians embrace the ease of use of a single, intuitive platform tailored to multiple specialties. REACH Health pioneered one of the nation’s first telestroke programs and remains the innovation leader, providing the most advanced clinical solutions to improve population health and address today’s demanding healthcare mandates. For more information, visit www.reachhealth.com.

REACH Health Secures $7.4 Million in Funding

REACH Health, Inc., the leading provider of telemedicine software solutions, announced today that it has secured $7.4 million in funding. The investment firms of Buckhead Investment Partners, Council Capital and C&B Capital participated in a $4.4 million equity financing. In addition, REACH Health secured up to an additional $3 million in debt from Silicon Valley Bank.

The funding from these nationally recognized healthcare investors will enable REACH to maximize growth opportunities as more health systems implement REACH’s comprehensive telemedicine solutions to improve outcomes and reduce costs. The capital will also support the company’s continued rollout of the REACH Access platform for specialties such as neurology, cardiology, pulmonology, psychiatry and stroke.

Clinically driven REACH Health telemedicine solutions integrate real-time audio/video technology with vital patient information, images, workflow and documentation. The company’s multidiscipline workflows meet the needs of a wide range of specialties while allowing healthcare systems to invest in a single technology platform.

“We are pleased to complete this round of funding and believe that the commitment of our financial partners further validates the significant growth opportunities ahead for REACH Health,” said Richard Otto, President and CEO of REACH Health. “Telemedicine is playing an increasingly important role for healthcare systems, hospitals and accountable care organizations that need to deliver timely, quality care to their patients in a cost-effective manner.”

REACH Health was a pioneer of telestroke, and today remains at the forefront of the industry, with technology solutions that help health systems achieve measurable improvements in their clinical, operational and financial performance. By providing better access to physicians and specialists – regardless of location or time – health systems can increase patient satisfaction and quality of life while significantly impacting outcomes.

About REACH Health
REACH Health technology powers many of the nation’s largest, fastest growing and most successful telemedicine networks, helping health systems and accountable care organizations achieve measurable improvements in their clinical, operational and financial performance. REACH Health best-in-class software solutions combine real-time audio/video technology with vital patient data, clinical workflow and documentation to overcome the traditional obstacles of time and distance. By securely connecting physicians anytime, anywhere, REACH Health technology enables remote consultations, connects patients with specialists, and supports collaboration by clinical care teams. Physicians and clinicians embrace the ease of use of a single, intuitive platform tailored to multiple specialties. REACH Health pioneered one of the nation’s first telestroke programs and remains the innovation leader, providing the most advanced clinical solutions to improve population health and address today’s demanding healthcare mandates. For more information, visit www.reachhealth.com.

REACH Health Powers Telemedicine Stroke Program at Premier Health

Premier Health has launched its new Telemedicine Stroke Network using REACH Health telemedicine technology solutions. The first two hospitals in the stroke network initiated remote stroke consultations in early April, with other hospital and emergency center locations being added throughout the year.

Telemedicine enables physicians specifically trained in acute stroke care to be electronically transported to the patient’s bedside instantly. Such timely interactions with the family, ER physician and most importantly, the patient, allow for a thorough and rapid patient evaluation.
“We are delighted that Premier Health chose REACH Health as the platform for their telemedicine stroke network,” said Richard Otto, President and CEO of REACH Health. “A clinically driven telemedicine solution is much more than a piece of equipment – it streamlines the provision of specialty care and eliminates the traditional barriers of time and distance, so health systems can leverage their resources to deliver quality health care when and where it is needed.”

REACH Health’s telemedicine solutions integrate real-time audio/video technology with vital patient information, images, workflow and documentation. The company’s multidiscipline workflows meet the needs of a wide range of specialties while allowing healthcare systems to invest in a single technology platform.
 
About Premier Health
Based in Dayton, Ohio, Premier Health (www.premierhealth.com) provides services to patients throughout a nine-county region, and its mission is to build healthier communities.  The health system operates four hospitals, Miami Valley Hospital, Good Samaritan Hospital, Atrium Medical Center and Upper Valley Medical Center. In addition, the health system offers a large primary and specialty care network, along with home health services.  With over 14,000 employees and 2,300 physicians, the health system is the second largest employer in the region and is the largest health care system in Southwest Ohio.

About REACH Health
REACH Health technology powers many of the nation’s largest, fastest growing and most successful telemedicine networks, helping health systems and accountable care organizations achieve measurable improvements in their clinical, operational and financial performance. REACH Health best-in-class software solutions combine real-time audio/video technology with vital patient data, clinical workflow and documentation to overcome the traditional obstacles of time and distance. By securely connecting physicians anytime, anywhere, REACH Health technology enables remote consultations, connects patients with specialists, and supports collaboration by clinical care teams. Physicians and clinicians embrace the ease of a single, intuitive platform tailored to multiple specialties. REACH Health pioneered one of the nation’s first telestroke programs and remains the innovation leader, providing the most advanced clinical solutions to improve population health and address today’s demanding healthcare mandates. For more information, visit www.reachhealth.com.

REACH Health Announces Strategic Partnership with Rubbermaid Healthcare

REACH Health, Inc., the leading provider of telemedicine software solutions, and Rubbermaid Healthcare, the premier provider of telemedicine carts for healthcare facilities, have entered into a strategic partnership to offer an all-encompassing workflow management system to the telemedicine marketplace.

Clinically driven REACH Health telemedicine technology software solutions combine real-time audio/video technology with vital patient information, images, workflow and critical documentation. Mobile telemedicine devices connect the point-of-care to consulting physicians so they can examine patients remotely and view clinical information.

“We are delighted to partner with Rubbermaid Healthcare and offer their telemedicine endpoints and other capabilities to support health systems and ACOs in improving their clinical, operational and financial performance,” said Richard Otto, President and CEO of REACH Health. “The Rubbermaid and REACH Health brands are synonymous with quality, reliability and exceeding customer expectations.”

Rubbermaid’s best-in-class mobile telemedicine carts optimize the benefits of REACH Health’s cutting edge software solutions. In addition, Rubbermaid’s extensive network of service technicians will provide support. Rubbermaid telemedicine endpoints are engineered to Rubbermaid Healthcare’s highest quality standards with ease of use and interoperability.

“We very much believe that for telemedicine to transform how we deliver healthcare and fulfill the promises of virtual care, we must collaborate. This partnership will help to accelerate the creation of relevant telemedicine solutions by providing health systems with the highest quality mobile carts that have been seamlessly integrated with the leading software technology,” said David Pirkle, President of Rubbermaid Healthcare.

The combined focus of both companies on the future of telemedicine will help to provide healthcare systems with the advanced technologies they need as they progress on the pathway of the continuum of care.

About REACH Health
REACH Health technology powers many of the nation’s largest, fastest growing and most successful telemedicine networks, helping health systems and accountable care organizations achieve measurable improvements in their clinical, operational and financial performance. REACH Health best-in-class software solutions combine real-time audio/video technology with vital patient data, clinical workflow and documentation to overcome the traditional obstacles of time and distance. By securely connecting physicians anytime, anywhere, REACH Health technology enables remote consultations, connects patients with specialists, and supports collaboration by clinical care teams. Physicians and clinicians embrace the ease of use of a single, intuitive platform tailored to multiple specialties. REACH Health pioneered one of the nation’s first telestroke programs and remains the innovation leader, providing the most advanced clinical solutions to improve population health and address today’s demanding healthcare mandates. For more information, visit www.reachhealth.com.

About Rubbermaid Healthcare
Rubbermaid Healthcare is the premier provider of medication carts, wall-mounted workstations, mobile computing solutions and telemedicine carts for healthcare facilities striving to enhance patient care, safety and staff productivity. Product development focuses on providing caregiver workflow advantages and improving the integration and acceptance of technology into the patient care process. www.rubbermaidhealthcare.com