Meet Our Team | Covenant Physical Therapy | Houston, TX
The Covenant Physical Therapy team in Houston, TX

The People Behind Your Care

Dr. Sarah Martinez, Doctor of Physical Therapy in Houston

Dr. Sarah Martinez

PT, DPT, PCES

Founder, Covenant Physical Therapy

Founder

Originally from Roswell, Georgia, Dr. Martinez has always had a love for being active and playing sports. After finishing her undergraduate education at The University of Georgia (Go Dawgs!) she graduated with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from Georgia State University, publishing research on the benefits of yoga for back pain and Tai Chi to improve balance.

Shortly after graduation Dr. Martinez started her career in outpatient orthopedics and became certified in Trigger Point Dry Needling. She also further specialized her training by completing two additional years orthopedic manual skills training and is awaiting her exam for Certified Orthopedic Manual Therapist.

Most importantly, Dr. Martinez has a love for the Lord and his Word, has been married to her sweet husband for 19 years, and has 4 young children that she adores. She loves to cook, host friends and family for meals, travel, exercise, and read books about her faith.

Degrees

  • B.S., Exercise Science — University of Georgia, 2006
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy — Georgia State University, 2012

Certifications

  • Trigger Point Dry Needling, 2016
  • Pregnancy & Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist, 2023
  • Pelvis Pro & Pregnancy/Postpartum Specialist, 2025
IAMT Dry Needling certification Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification
Dr. Tara Brennan, Physical Therapist specializing in orthopedic and pelvic health

Dr. Tara Brennan

PT, DPT, FAAOMPT

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Dr. Brennan earned her B.S. in Exercise Science from the University of Houston in 2016 and her Doctorate in Physical Therapy from UTMB in 2019.

Following her doctorate, she completed a rigorous fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT), where she also developed a specialized passion for women’s pelvic health. Her extensive advanced training includes Herman & Wallace (Levels 1 and 2), Dry Needling, the Pelvis Pro certification, and Pregnancy and Postpartum specialization.

Dr. Brennan stays active through her love of dancing💃 and being outdoors. She treasures her time spent with family and friends, and she is rarely far from the company of her little dog 🐶.

Degrees

  • B.S., Exercise Science — University of Houston, 2016
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy — UTMB, 2019

Fellowship & Certifications

  • Fellowship in Orthopedic Manual Therapy (FAAOMPT)
  • Pelvis Pro & Pregnancy/Postpartum Specialist
  • Trigger Point Dry Needling
AAOMPT Fellow logo Herman and Wallace Pelvic Rehabilitation Institute logo Postpartum Corrective Exercise Specialist certification
Jayme Scott, Physical Therapist at Covenant Physical Therapy

Jayme Scott

MSPT

Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

Jayme brings more than 20 years of physical therapy experience to Covenant, along with a background in kinesiology, personal training, and Pilates. That combination gives her a wide-angle view of how the body moves — and how to rebuild strength that lasts.

She's especially passionate about helping active adults move well and stay strong for the activities they love most, whether that's a weekend hike, a tennis match, or simply keeping up with life without pain holding them back.

Degrees

  • B.S., Kinesiology — University of Texas at Austin, 1998
  • M.S., Physical Therapy — Texas Woman's University, 2001

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer
Latifha Hudson, Client Care and Operations Coordinator

Latifha Hudson

Client Care & Operations Coordinator

Client Care

Latifha is often the first voice you'll hear and the person keeping every visit running smoothly behind the scenes — from your very first call through ongoing scheduling and coordination. With a bachelor's degree in physical therapy from Jamaica, she brings a genuine understanding of the profession to how she supports every client.

She also keeps things running behind the screen — managing the clinic's systems and tech, and handling Covenant's social media so the community stays connected to what's happening at the practice.

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Hear From Clients Who Trust This Team

★★★★★

“I completely lost faith in physical therapy after a highly disappointing experience at a large hospital's busy PT clinic several years ago, so when my neurosurgeon recommended physical therapy again, I was incredibly hesitant. Luckily, I decided to give Covenant Physical Therapy a try and it changed everything. They provide an entirely unique physical therapy experience here in Houston, where your treatment is always 100% one-on-one, completely specialized, and led by an expert doctor who gives you their undivided attention instead of splitting time between multiple patients...”

— E.G.
★★★★★

“Before coming here, I spent a long time trying various medications, daily stretches, targeted home exercises, and extended rest, but I only saw minimal improvement and the pain kept lingering. That all changed when their Doctors of PT formulated a highly focused, custom plan specifically for my body's needs. After just 10 sessions...I can confidently say that I am completely pain-free, feel absolutely great, and am fully capable of using my arm without any limitations. Thank you for your incredible expertise!”

— Dr. M. Shahin
★★★★★

“From barely walking post-knee replacement to averaging 20,000 steps a day on a 3-week trip to Europe! Thanks to Dr. Tara's personalized care, recovery was fast, targeted, and complete. Covenant PT turns major surgery into seamless back-to-life mobility.”

— J.E.

* These are highlights from Covenant Physical Therapy's Google reviews.

Not Sure If You're The Right Fit?

Our team works best with active adults who are ready to put in the effort — whether that means getting back to the sport or activity you love, building strength, moving with less pain, or simply staying capable for the years ahead. A free 15-minute call is the easiest way to find out if Covenant is the right match for your goals, no pressure or commitment required.

Free 15-Minute Phone Consultation Or call us at (346) 553-9203