Our Team
Sarah Speck, MD, MPH, CEO
Cardiologist and Internist
Dr. Speck has practiced cardiology and internal medicine in the greater Seattle area for over 20 years. She is the medical director of the cardiac wellness and rehabilitation programs at the Swedish Heart and Vascular Institute in Seattle. She graduated from the University of Illinois with a combined MD MPH (Masters Degree in Public Health) and did her post graduate medical training at the University of Washington Hospitals. She has always believed that preventing illness is the best approach to managing health and maintaining vitality at whatever stage of life. She has served as the Medical Director for the Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart disease and strongly supports the role of exercise and nutrition in preventing and reversing disease. In 2009, she co-founded POTENTRx, a medical fitness company, to offer patients a medically-supervised lifestyle approach to their health. She is an expert spokesperson for the Seattle community and educator for fellow professionals in illness prevention, disease-reversal and disease –management techniques. She believes that partnering with her patients offers the best possible avenue to improving and maintaining their health.
Maureen and Cheryl
Nurse and Medical Assistant
Kathleen holds a Master’s Degree from Bastyr University in Nutrition and consults online as a diabetes Lifestyle Coach. Kathleen runs a successful coaching practice working with hundreds of patients. She serves as Associate Professor of Nutrition and Human Development in multiple higher education institutions in Seattle. She co-founded a nutrition bar under the name “Zing”, and worked as a trainer with the Dean Ornish Program for reversing heart disease and a provider with Laurel Mellin coaching using the EBT (Emotional Brain Training) program out of UCSF navigating clients process to end stress eating. Kathleen finds coaching and teaching humbling and fun. She loves to find creative and effective ways to make desired changes that work for each individual. Kathleen is always taking a class and advancing her professional skill set which she finds invigorating. In her downtime, Kathleen is a hospice volunteer, cheers her teenage daughter on at volleyball tournaments, and travels as much as possible for pleasure. Kathleen is enthusiastic to be your coach and work with you to reach your goals!
Evan Anderson
Exercise Physiologist
evan.anderson@potentrx.com
Steve Dugas
Office Manager
Steve has worked in the medical field for over 15 years. Five years with local hospitals helping patients who did not have insurance when seen, get coverage to pay for bills. Eight years with HealthPoint a community clinic and two years with the Foot and Ankle Center of Washington. He started working at the age of 16 at a grocery store and worked his way through a variety of jobs over the years. With years of customer service behind him he came onto the team as the Office Manager.