About
Dr. Becky Peebles founded Trailhead Med to deliver thorough, relationship-driven care to patients of all ages in Tyler, Texas. She earned her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University and her medical degree from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. C.
Dr. Peebles spent eight years as an active-duty Air Force physician before transitioning to academic medicine. She served as faculty at Offutt Air Force Base and with the University of Nebraska Medicine Family Medicine Residency programs. At UT Health East Texas, she helped establish the Sports Medicine Department and directed its Sports Medicine Fellowship. She also served as Associate Professor of Medicine at UT Tyler Medical School and as Team Physician for UT Tyler Athletics from 2021 to 2025. Her current event roles include Medical Director for Running the Rose Ultramarathon, Clinical Director for Special Olympics Area 7, and Assistant Chief Physician for the Ironman World Championships. Dr. Peebles holds board certification in Family Medicine, a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine, and Fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Physicians. She is passionate about osteopathic medicine, medical acupuncture, lifestyle approaches to chronic disease, and regenerative procedures like PRP and prolotherapy. Outside medicine, she is an endurance runner, triathlete, and outdoor enthusiast. She and JT are the parents of four children.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Texas Tech University
Medical School
Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Travis Air Force Base
Fellowship
Sports Medicine, National Capital Consortium, Washington D.C.
Additional Training
Faculty, Offutt Air Force Base and University of Nebraska Medicine Family Medicine Residency programs; Associate Professor of Medicine, UT Tyler Medical School
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Peebles right for?
Dr. Peebles serves patients across all age groups, from infants with colic to active adults managing chronic conditions. Athletes and active individuals dealing with sprains, tendon injuries, fractures, or concussions benefit from her sports medicine expertise. Patients seeking non-medication approaches to pain, fatigue, insomnia, or mood disorders may find her acupuncture and osteopathic skills especially valuable. Families looking for one physician who handles both primary care and musculoskeletal concerns are a natural fit. Patients who want a root-cause approach with time to ask questions thrive in her panel.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Peebles treats a wide range of conditions across primary care and sports medicine. These include sprains and strains, arthritis, frozen shoulder, concussion, fractures, asthma, diabetes, chronic tendon injuries like Achilles tendonitis and tennis elbow, rotator cuff tears, carpal tunnel syndrome, depression, anxiety, PTSD, fatigue, insomnia, migraines, neck and back pain, irritable bowel syndrome, and infant colic. Her scope spans every stage of life.
Yes. Dr. Peebles holds board certification in Family Medicine and a Certificate of Added Qualification in Sports Medicine (CAQSM). She also holds Fellowship status in the American Academy of Family Physicians (FAAFP). C.
No. Despite her sports medicine background, most of Dr. Peebles' patients are not competitive athletes. She treats all ages and activity levels, from babies and children to adults managing chronic illness. Her sports medicine training simply gives her additional tools for diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal problems without surgery.
Dr. Peebles performs Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment (OMT), medical acupuncture, joint injections, PRP injections, prolotherapy, hydrodilitation for frozen shoulder, and ultrasound-guided procedures. She also conducts in-office diagnostic ultrasound and gait analysis. These tools let her address many conditions without referrals or surgery.
Dr. Peebles uses medication when it genuinely serves the patient, but she views it as the exception rather than the rule. She prioritizes nutrition, exercise, osteopathic treatments, and acupuncture as first-line tools. Her goal is to help patients understand and address root causes rather than simply manage symptoms.
Dr. Peebles earned her medical degree from Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine and her undergraduate degree from Texas Tech University. C. She later served as faculty at Offutt Air Force Base and with the University of Nebraska Medicine program.
Yes. Dr. Peebles has provided event medical coverage since 2010 across marathons, football, basketball, wrestling, curling, performing arts, and international competitions. She currently serves as Medical Director for Running the Rose Ultramarathon, Clinical Director for Special Olympics Area 7, and Assistant Chief Physician for the Ironman World Championships.
Yes. Dr. Peebles uses medical acupuncture for mood disorders like depression, anxiety, and PTSD, as well as fatigue, insomnia, brain fog, digestive concerns, gynecologic issues, and neurologic problems. She designs each treatment individually rather than applying a standard protocol.
Yes. Dr. Peebles provides pediatric care from infancy through adolescence. She treats infant colic with OMT, manages sports injuries in young athletes, and provides routine preventive and sick care for children. Her family-centered approach makes her well suited for patients who want one physician for the whole household.
Doctor profile last updated June 11, 2026