Exercise As Medicine.

Dr. Dan Tripps, PhD
Exercise Science and Lifestyle Medicine Expert 
​Dr. Dan G. Tripps brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to Bridge Primary Care as our esteemed Exercise Science and Lifestyle Medicine Consultant. With a distinguished career spanning over fifty years, Dr. Tripps retired in 2020 as the managing partner and Director of Exercise Science at Speck Health / Potentrx, a renowned lifestyle medicine clinic in Seattle. Prior to his role at Speck Health / Potentrx, Dr. Tripps served as the Director of the Center for the Study of Sport & Exercise at Seattle University, where his groundbreaking research and teaching delved into the intricate realms of biomechanics, physiology, and psychology of performance. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in English from San Francisco State University, followed by an M.A. in Education from Stanford University, and culminated with a PhD in High Performance Science from the University of Oregon. At Bridge Primary Care, as a part of your membership fee, Dr. Tripps will offer consultations for patients seeking to seamlessly integrate nutrition and exercise principles into their healthy lifestyle orientation. His expertise will serve as an invaluable resource for those looking to optimize their wellbeing through evidence-based lifestyle interventions.