About
Dr. Kyla Martin is a board-certified physician in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, practicing in Harker Heights, TX. She earned her medical degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Denver. Her residency training in Family Medicine took place at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, where she entered through an Army scholarship. During her military service, she served as both a brigade surgeon and Inpatient Medicine Director, building deep experience in leadership and comprehensive patient care. After leaving the Army in 2020, she practiced as a hospitalist and then as Inpatient Assistant Medical Director with Scott and White before founding Good Steward Health.
Dr. Martin pursued her additional board certification in Lifestyle Medicine to deepen her focus on prevention, nutrition, movement, sleep, and environmental health. She is passionate about root-cause care for chronic disease, metabolic health, and whole-person wellness. Her faith shapes how she approaches every patient encounter, and she describes medicine as an act of stewardship. Born and raised in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she and her husband Stephen married in 2005 and together co-founded Vintage Church, now a thriving congregation with Vintage Christian Academy and a Church Leadership College. They share four children and spend their free time serving at church, sharing meals at home, and exploring the outdoors together.
Education & Training
Medical School
Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency
Family Medicine, Darnall Army Medical Center, Fort Hood, TX
Additional Training
Board Certification in Lifestyle Medicine
Certifications
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Martin right for?
Dr. Martin is a strong fit for adults, children, and families seeking a physician who addresses the root causes behind chronic conditions. Patients managing diabetes, thyroid disorders, hypertension, hormone imbalance, or autoimmune conditions benefit from her integrative approach. She works well with individuals who want preventive guidance and lifestyle-driven care alongside conventional treatment. Families who share faith-based values and want a long-term relationship with their physician find her practice especially meaningful. Her panel size keeps access fast and visits unhurried.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Martin treats a broad range of conditions, with particular focus on diabetes, metabolic health, thyroid disorders, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. She also manages autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, women's and men's hormonal health, fatigue, anxiety, sleep issues, and digestive concerns. Her scope includes pediatric care, injuries, infections, and obesity.
Yes. Dr. Martin holds board certifications in both Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine. She earned her Family Medicine certification through her residency at Darnall Army Medical Center and pursued the Lifestyle Medicine certification to expand her focus on prevention, nutrition, movement, and sleep as tools for restoring health.
Dr. Martin earned her DO degree from Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Denver. She completed her Family Medicine residency at Darnall Army Medical Center at Fort Hood, TX, through an Army scholarship. She later served as a brigade surgeon and Inpatient Medicine Director during her military career.
Dr. Martin practices root-cause, evidence-based medicine grounded in her Christian faith. She views medicine as an act of stewardship and works to uncover the underlying drivers of illness rather than managing symptoms alone. She blends conventional medicine with lifestyle and functional principles to help patients restore and maintain long-term health.
Yes. Dr. Martin provides comprehensive pediatric care for patients from newborn through age 17. This includes well visits, school and sports physicals, urgent care needs, and ongoing support for common childhood health concerns. Pediatric membership is available at $40 per month.
No. Dr. Martin does not prescribe opioids or controlled substances. Patients who need pain management beyond her scope receive a referral to an appropriate pain specialist, and she coordinates that care closely.
After completing her residency at Darnall Army Medical Center, Dr. Martin served in the Army as a brigade surgeon and Inpatient Medicine Director. She left the Army in 2020 and practiced as a hospitalist and then as Inpatient Assistant Medical Director with Scott and White. She founded Good Steward Health to deliver relationship-driven, whole-person primary care in Central Texas.
Yes. Dr. Martin offers hormone replacement therapy for both women and men. She evaluates hormone balance as part of her whole-person approach and uses evidence-based protocols to support symptom relief and long-term wellness.
Dr. Martin pursued her Lifestyle Medicine board certification to formalize her focus on prevention through nutrition, movement, sleep, stress management, and environmental health. She applies these principles alongside conventional treatment, helping patients address chronic disease at its source. Many patients reduce or avoid long-term medications through this approach.
Doctor profile last updated April 10, 2026