About Sleep Junkie: Independent Mattress Testing Since 2012

Kristina is the reviewer and lead product tester behind Sleep Junkie’s mattress and bedding coverage. She has hands-on tested 50+ mattresses, pillows, and bedding products, evaluating firmness feel across sleeping positions, pressure relief, edge support, temperature regulation, and motion isolation. Every product is scored against Sleep Junkie’s testing methodology, and her reviews reflect what she observed during testing rather than manufacturer specs.

Certified Holistic Nutrition Consultant

Lindsay Boyers is a functional nutritionist, writer, and editor with over a decade of experience in research-based writing and product testing, mostly in the sleep, nutrition, fitness, and lifestyle spaces. She’s personally tested more than three dozen mattresses and various other sleep products, including pillows, sheets, and weighted blankets.

Lindsay holds certifications in holistic nutrition, functional nutrition, and professional food safety, as well as a B.S. in food and nutrition. She’s currently working toward certification in sleep science.

She’s written 15 books and her work appears on Forbes, CNET, U.S. News & World Report, Sports Illustrated, Active.com, Healthline, Garage Gym Reviews, CNN, mindbodygreen, and LIVESTRONG, among others.

Stacey L. Nash is a health, fitness, nutrition, and lifestyle writer. She applies her experiences as a mother, a runner, and a former high school and college athlete towards her research.

As a Seattle-based author, Stacey also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of Puget Sound.

Her work spans a wide range of topics such as exercise habits, home improvement tips, and even smart sleeping strategies. Stacey has written for a wide variety of publications such as Chicago Tribune, The Spruce, Greatist, BobVila.com, and MSN.

Sharon Brandwein is a Certified Sleep Science Coach and a freelance writer. She specializes in parenting, health, and of course, all things sleep. As a native New Yorker, Sharon graduated with honors from The Fashion Institute of Technology and Queens College.

Her first article was originally published on Her View From Home and subsequently picked up for reprints on ABC news, Motherly, and Scary Mommy. Since then, Sharon has written hundreds of articles for over 50 other publications, including USAToday, Bustle, Forbes, Parents, and Shondaland.

Sharon’s work in the sleep niche includes bylines in Sleepopolis, Moshi — the #1 sleep app for kids, and Eat This, Not That!
When she’s not busy writing, you’ll probably find her mixing in with her kids and adding more books to her ever-growing TBR pile.

Dorothy Chambers is our in-house sleep expert and a firm believer in the benefits of a daytime nap. With a background in psychology, Dorothy is fully aware of the impact sleep has on our brain, mood, and overall well being. In an effort to help readers lead happier, more productive, and healthier lives, Dorothy spends her time researching the best sleep habits to help you fall asleep, stay asleep, and wake up feeling rested.

Her work has been featured on Home & Gardens, House Beautiful, Real Simple, Apartment Therapy, CNBC, Bustle, Yahoo! Finance, Fox 17, and even AARP.org.

Harrison Wall is Sleep Junkie’s business strategist and sleep analyst. He also authors posts on bedding and mattress accessories. Harrison regularly coordinates with new mattress companies and tests their products to determine what really helps you get better rest and have brighter mornings.

His work has been featured in BusinessNewsDaily and Tech.co.

Christine Lapp is a full-time graduate student and part-time freelancer for Sleep Junkie. Since she was a little girl on the soccer field, Christine has had a love for sports, and she believes everybody should get up and get moving once a day. Now, she incorporates her love for exercise into her studies, pursuing a degree in exercise physiology. Christine understands that what you do during your waking hours has a direct impact on your night’s sleep. In our better sleep guides, she offers advice for developing healthy daytime habits to nurture a more peaceful slumber.

Her work has been featured in BHG, Southern Living, and Reader’s Digest.

Rosie Osmun specializes in covering health, wellness, and beauty topics. She has a passion for improving people’s quality of life through in-depth writing and research. She also enjoys traveling and learning about history.

She has recently become a Certified Sleep Science Coach and has spent more than 15 years embedded in the health, wellness, sleep, and mattress industries. Rosie received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government with a certificate in International Relations from Arizona State University.

As a writer and product reviewer, Rosie has also tested dozens of different mattresses in order to better understand how different materials and designs alleviate pain, conform to the body, minimize heat, and relieve pressure. She’s covered topics such as reducing nightly back pain and eating well to sleep better at night. Her work experience includes brand & product development, consumer marketing, and product testing, which helps her as a researcher and writer.

Her work on health, mattresses, and sleep has been published on Huffington Post, Sonima, Lifehacker, Mindful, Earth 911, Lifehack.org, and several other outlets. Rosie has also been quoted on popular sites such as Healthline, The Sun, Evening Standard, BedTimes Magazine, and Woman & Home.