Sheena M. Sager

Sheena M. Sager, PT, DPT serves as an Assistant Professor of Instruction in the Department of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences (PTRS) within the School of Health Professions (SHP) at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB), specializing in clinical education and patient care for neurological and vestibular disorders.

Her educational credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Fitness and Human Performance from University of Houston-Clear Lake (2007)
• Associate of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant from San Jacinto College (2009)
• Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UTMB's PTA to DPT Bridge Program (2018)

Dr. Sager's expertise centers on translating clinical practice into academic instruction, with specialized focus on vestibular rehabilitation and neurodegenerative disease management. She developed a comprehensive vestibular/balance rehabilitation program at Houston Physicians' Hospital and maintains active clinical engagement through certifications in LSVT BIG for Parkinson's Disease and Neuro-IFRAH for hemiplegia treatment. Her 2022 completion of Duke University's Vestibular Competency Course further anchors her evidence-based practice.

Professional affiliations include active membership in both the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and Vestibular Disorders Association (VeDA), where she contributes to advancing clinical standards in neurological rehabilitation.