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A Message From Our Founder
Dr. Alex Borja
Founder And Physical Therapist At Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss Clinic
Be honest...How would you describe your current injury or limitation?
Painful? Persistent? Aggravating? Nagging?
Well if you said anything other than, "100% better" you've come to the right place. Assuming you've started to look into how to help yourself online, it's likely you've tried to stretch, use heat packs or cold packs, try exercises and purchased an item promising to rid your pain.
...without necessarily knowing what works and what can cause more harm.
You're busy and trying to get rid of this pain fast. But is your injury really getting any better?
Are the steps you've taken so far getting any MEANINGFUL results that would allow you to return to any and all activities you need to do - pain free?
When I asked myself this question after suffering an injury in 2008, I too was "spinning my wheels" and not getting anywhere.
Ready To Heal Your Spine?
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Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! In fact, our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. Here is why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.
Expertise
When you come to Borja PT, you’ll know you’re getting the best care. Believe it or not, when doctors need a physical therapist, they come here. Not to mention, they send their closest friends & family as well. For that reason, we pride ourselves on caring for the people that you love most.
Above all else, we aim to provide the community with helpful expert advice and care. We use proven methods for managing pain, such as through workshops, speaking events, and more. In other words, Dr. Borja uses his personal experiences and knowledge to provide the best care possible.
Open Access
Customer experience is one of our core values, so we make it easy for you to get instant access to our services. That is, without the usual barriers! Our unique programs allow for faster service. No script, no paperwork, and no payment are required to come in and try us first! And the result? Less work and headaches, and, best of all, more time to reach your goals!
When you decide to begin physical therapy, our billing department will verify your insurance as a courtesy to you. At Borja PT, we accept all major health insurance carriers, as well as auto insurance and Worker’s Compensation companies.
For the purpose of physical therapy treatment, some major health insurance carriers we accept:
- AAA
- Aetna
- Allstate
- Auto-Owners
- Blue Cross Blue Shield Of Michigan / Blue Care Network
- Blue Cross Complete
- Cofinity
- Hanover
- HAP
- McLaren
- Medicare
- Medicaid
- Meridian
- National General
- Nationwide
- OneCall
- Progressive Auto
- State Farm
- The Hartford
- Theramatrix
- TriCare
- United Health Care Community
- United Health Care
- UMR
- Wellcare
- …And Many More
If your insurance isn’t listed, however, please call our office to speak with our team.
They will be able to look into your primary health insurance policy. As well as any auto insurance policy, Workers Comp claim, and any secondary health insurance policies you may have too.
Authoritative
Our published works have helped so many. In fact, they have been featured in books, news publications, and even online articles as well. Not to mention, the helpful guides created specifically by Dr. Borja himself.
Dr. Borja and the team regularly perform in-person demonstrations, such as seminars and workshops. They provide high informative value to local families, doctors, nurses, massage therapists, and medical professionals. Not only that, but they encourage and educate fellow physical therapists as well. As a result, Borja Physical Therapy has become the authority in helping those in pain get back to living life.
Click here to learn more about choosing the right physical therapy clinic for you.
Getting started with physical therapy can be a burden due to all the documentation your health insurance or doctor may require. So, what are the requirements to start physical therapy and get healing asap? Let’s dig in!
Your health insurance requirements may include:
- A script or referral from your doctor for physical therapy
- Authorization from your health insurance
- Insurance card information
- Or other various documentation specific to your insurance plan
Many health insurances require that you have all of this in place before attending your first visit.
At Borja Physical Therapy we take the burden off you and take care of all these requirements with something we like to call our Check in Express™ process.
Our Check in Express™ Process
We take all these requirements off your plate, saving you time, money (save you from an extra doctor visit) and energy to get you healing pronto.
What we’ll need
We’ll only need to ask you a few quick questions to get started – that’s it! We’ll need basic info like your name and birth date, and your health insurance information found on your card.
We’ve made it super convenient to answer these questions, either by visiting our physical therapy service page and filling out the quick form located at the bottom of the page, or alternatively, you can always call our clinic at 586-884-4565 and we’d be happy to help!
The Check in Express™ Process looks like this:
- Answer questions: Just answer a few basic questions, which you can complete online at this page or call us at 586-884-4565.
- Research: We’ll immediately use that info to look into any requirements your health insurance or doctor may require before starting therapy.
- Complete requirements: This is where our Check-In Express™ process shines! After identifying any requirements for you to start physical therapy, we make sure they’re taken care of. We can usually get all requirements within 24hrs or less.
- Contact: We’ll reach back out to you and review any requirements we’ve completed on your behalf with you and provide your health insurance benefits, so you know exactly what what to expect for your first visit. We can even schedule your first visit at this time if you’re ready to start therapy.
- Done! With everything out of the way in record time, you can start healing asap.
We strive to make every patient feel valued and well taken care of. Physical Therapy is a tool. It’s a pathway to get you to your goals. Our highly trained staff members at Borja Physical Therapy work to do their best to make your experience pleasant. So, will your insurance cover physical therapy? Let’s discuss this some more!
Will Your Insurance Cover Physical Therapy?
Typically, most insurance companies offer some level of coverage for physical therapy under each of their plans. That level of coverage can vary between each policy, however.
When it comes to plan and network types, you’re looking at the type of services that are covered in your plan. As well as the doctors you are allowed to see. These can either be in or out of network. Some plan types let you see any doctor. Other plans can limit your choices or charge you more to see out of network providers.
The different plan types include HMOs, PPOs, POSs, and EPOs. Each plan type has a different amount of freedom for choosing providers.
Depending on your plan, you may have to meet a deductible, pay a copay, or physical therapy may be covered in full at 100% by your insurance company.
Typically a policy will have a deductible, coinsurance or copayment, and an out of pocket maximum. Although every plan is different and may not have each of these, it’s important to understand them and how they work. It’s especially useful when it comes time to choose future health care plans.
Deductibles
A deductible is an amount you owe before your plan begins to pay.
The deductible may not apply to all health care services that you need. You may not need to pay for services like PT or chiropractic care. In these cases, the insurance company will pay some or all of the bill.
Coinsurance
A coinsurance is a percentage of the costs you are responsible for paying after you’ve met your deductible.
Coinsurance amounts can be different depending on the type of service. There may be 10% coinsurance for chiropractic visits and 20% coinsurance for exam visits. Some services may not require coinsurance at all.
Copayment
A copayment (or copay) is a dollar amount you pay for health care services. Copays are due after you’ve paid your deductible.
Most plans have some sort of copay for one or more services. Each service has a different copay. You may have a $30 copay for doctor visits, but a $50 copay for lab tests. Some services may not require a copay at all.
Out Of Pocket Max
The out-of-pocket maximum (OOPM) is the most you will ever have to pay during a policy period. Your deductible, coinsurance, and copays go toward your OOPM. Once you have met this amount, the insurance company will pay 100% of all remaining covered services for that year.
The OOPM does not include your monthly premiums. Think of your premium like paying for a gym membership. You pay $29.99 a month to use the gym. Your premium is the monthly payments you make each month to your insurance company to have healthcare coverage.
Know Your Coverage
As a courtesy, our Billing Department will verify your insurance benefits. If you do not have in network medical benefits, please speak with our billing coordinator to discuss self-pay options. There is no payment plan option for self-pay patients.
It is VERY important for each patient to know their individual benefits so unexpected balances do not occur. The Borja PT Billing Department files with many insurances that offer several different plans. Therefore, the patient must make sure their benefits are accurate.
Workers Compensation/Motor Vehicle Accidents
Additionally, we are happy to treat patients with personal injury or motor vehicle accident claims. The billing department will need certain information to verify each claim prior to service. For example, they will need the claim number, adjuster’s name, and contact phone number. As well as the claim mailing address.
Should the Workers Comp or Auto company deny your claims, the claims will then be submitted to your Medical Insurance. If you do not have medical insurance, however, the balance will become your responsibility. Please let us know if you have an attorney involved, along with their name and phone number as well.
For more information about our financial policy, click here.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! In fact, our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without pain pills, injections or surgery.
The address of the clinic is:
Borja Physical Therapy
44656 Mound Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
The clinic is located in the Southeast corner of Mound and Hall Road. We are inside Sue’s Plaza. As illustrated by a large white sign with red lettering. Additionally, we are directly next door to the UPS store as well.
We are directly across the street, on Mound Road, from such establishments as Walmart, AMC Movie Theater, LA Fitness, and Burger King. If you pass Ice Screamers while driving north on Mound Road, you have gone too far.
Handicap Accessible
The clinic is on ground level. It is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, and any other transportation devices. The sidewalk ramp is located in the middle of the complex, about 15 feet from our front door. In addition, there is handicap parking available for easy ramp access as well.
We have experience treating patients with many different injuries and illnesses that have required handicap accessibility. Above all else, we aim to provide the community with helpful expert advice and care. We use proven methods for managing pain, such as through workshops, speaking events, and more. In other words, Dr. Borja uses his personal experiences and knowledge to provide the best care possible.
We recommend arriving a few minutes before your appointment so you have plenty of time to get into the clinic. This helps to make sure you’re able to spend all of your time working with the therapist.
Customer experience is one of our core values, so we make it easy for you to get instant access to our services. That is, without the usual barriers! Our unique programs allow for faster service. No script, no paperwork, and no payment are required to come in and try us first! And the result? Less work and headaches, and, best of all, more time to reach your goals!
To learn more about what to wear to your physical therapy appointments, click here. In addition, to see a map of our location and parking, click here.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! In fact, our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without pain pills, injections or surgery. Borja Physical Therapy is open Monday through Friday. Our hours of operation are as follows:
- Monday 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Tuesday 8:00am – 12:00pm
- Wednesday 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Thursday 8:00am – 7:00pm
- Friday 8:00am – 12:00pm
If you would like to schedule an appointment, you may walk in or call our office during the above hours at (586) 884-4565. However, if you call after business hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and reason for calling, and we will return your call the next business day.
The clinic is located in the Southeast corner of Mound and Hall Road. We are inside Sue’s Plaza. As illustrated by a large white sign with red lettering. Additionally, we are directly next door to the UPS store as well.
We are directly across the street, on Mound Road, from such establishments as Walmart, AMC Movie Theater, LA Fitness, and Burger King. If you pass Ice Screamers while driving north on Mound Road, you have gone too far.
Handicap Accessible
The clinic is on ground level. It is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, and any other transportation devices. The sidewalk ramp is located in the middle of the complex, about 15 feet from our front door. In addition, there is handicap parking available for easy ramp access as well.
We have experience treating patients with many different injuries and illnesses that have required handicap accessibility. Above all else, we aim to provide the community with helpful expert advice and care. We use proven methods for managing pain, such as through workshops, speaking events, and more. In other words, Dr. Borja uses his personal experiences and knowledge to provide the best care possible.
We recommend arriving a few minutes before your appointment so you have plenty of time to get into the clinic. This helps to make sure you’re able to spend all of your time working with the therapist.
Customer experience is one of our core values, so we make it easy for you to get instant access to our services. That is, without the usual barriers! Our unique programs allow for faster service. No script, no paperwork, and no payment are required to come in and try us first! And the result? Less work and headaches, and, best of all, more time to reach your goals!
To learn more about what to wear to your physical therapy appointments, click here. In addition, to see a map of our location and parking, click here.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! In fact, our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without pain pills, injections or surgery. The best way to contact the office is by phone, fax, or email. Our contact information is as follows:
Phone: (586) 884-4565
Fax: (888) 996-2534
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to schedule an appointment, you may walk in or call our office during the above hours at (586) 884-4565. However, if you call after business hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and reason for calling, and we will return your call the next business day.
The clinic is located in the Southeast corner of Mound and Hall Road. We are inside Sue’s Plaza. As illustrated by a large white sign with red lettering. Additionally, we are directly next door to the UPS store as well.
We are directly across the street, on Mound Road, from such establishments as Walmart, AMC Movie Theater, LA Fitness, and Burger King. If you pass Ice Screamers while driving north on Mound Road, you have gone too far.
Handicap Accessible
The clinic is on ground level. It is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, and any other transportation devices. The sidewalk ramp is located in the middle of the complex, about 15 feet from our front door. In addition, there is handicap parking available for easy ramp access as well.
We have experience treating patients with many different injuries and illnesses that have required handicap accessibility. Above all else, we aim to provide the community with helpful expert advice and care. We use proven methods for managing pain, such as through workshops, speaking events, and more. In other words, Dr. Borja uses his personal experiences and knowledge to provide the best care possible.
We recommend arriving a few minutes before your appointment so you have plenty of time to get into the clinic. This helps to make sure you’re able to spend all of your time working with the therapist.
Customer experience is one of our core values, so we make it easy for you to get instant access to our services. That is, without the usual barriers! Our unique programs allow for faster service. No script, no paperwork, and no payment are required to come in and try us first! And the result? Less work and headaches, and, best of all, more time to reach your goals!
To learn more about what to wear to your physical therapy appointments, click here. In addition, to see a map of our location and parking, click here.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, how many physical therapy visits are needed for your injury or condition?
How Many Physical Therapy Visits Are Needed?
Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love.
The number of PT sessions you need will depend on a few things. For instance, the type of injury you have. As well as the severity of the injury. Other things, like your job, past medical history, and even your insurance can impact the number of visits needed.
During your first visit, the PT will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have.
Then, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They’ll do testing and get other information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a Plan Of Care for you. They will also set goals to meet.
Follow-Up Sessions
Typically, injuries make the most progress from going to PT 3 times per week for the first 4-6 weeks. After that time period, the therapist will assess your condition and decide on the next phase in your Plan Of Care. Depending on what they see, they may decrease the frequency of your visits to 2 times per week.
Some Worker’s Comp insurers have a set amount of visits allowed for each condition. Additionally, some post-surgical conditions require PT for the first 5 days straight immediately after the surgery. Here at Borja PT, we believe that every person and every injury is unique. Therefore, we do not take a cookie-cutter approach when determining your Plan Of Care and your road to recovery.
Click here to learn more about what to expect during the initial evaluation.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. So, how long is each session?
How Long Is Each Session?
During your first visit, the therapist will start by asking questions about your injury or condition. They will ask how it happened, what movements cause pain, what activities you’re not able to do, and more. Next, they will ask about your past medical history. They will also look at any imaging reports that you may have. Then they will begin an assessment.
During the assessment, they will take measurements, such as range of motion and muscle strength. They will do testing and get other clinical information related to your injury. Based on this information, the therapist will create a specialized Plan Of Care for your recovery. They will also set goals to achieve throughout your Plan Of Care. The first visit will take around 45 minutes.
Follow-Up Sessions
Physical therapy focuses on joint alignment and movement patterns. They also look at imbalances and limitations in motion. They work to help restore movement. This involves treating the body as a whole. Typically, they will use stretches, exercises, and hands-on techniques. Their focus is to get people back to doing the things that they love. Each follow-up session lasts around 45-60 minutes.
After your initial evaluation, the therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises are designed to safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. During the first few weeks, the therapist will advise you to only do the home exercise program. This will help the therapist track your condition and the effectiveness of the exercises. It also allows them to identify sources that may be causing pain or preventing your progression.
The primary goal of the home exercise program is to aid your recovery by strengthening specific muscles in a specific order. These exercises should be done on days when you have physical therapy appointments. More importantly, you should do them on the days that you do not have therapy.
Doing your exercises on the days that you don’t have therapy will help you recover quicker. Far beyond just physical therapy alone. They act as a one-two punch in your recovery, so to speak. In fact, you should do your home exercise program even after you’re done with physical therapy. It’s important to prioritize these exercises at least 3 times a week. This will prevent your injury or condition from coming back as a result. As you advance throughout your Plan Of Care, the therapist will add to your home exercise program.
Click here to learn more about what to expect during the initial evaluation.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! Our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without relying on pain pills, injections or surgery. Our clinic has the type of equipment ideal for recovery and strengthening programs.
We focus on rehabilitation and improving function. Our top-of-the-line gym equipment was specifically chosen for our unique programs that cannot be found anywhere else. In fact, our programs are so effective that anyone can improve and reduce their pain. More importantly, they can get back to enjoying life.
After your evaluation, the physical therapist will create a home exercise program for you. These exercises safely strengthen your muscles. All without the risk of making your injury worse. Then the therapist will add to your home exercise program as you progress.
Using The Equipment
Exercising with the gym equipment is part of your Plan Of Care. In fact, your therapist will incorporate it into your treatment. For instance, they will have you warm up on the exercise bikes. On the other hand, you may use the Life Fitness circuit machines to end each session. The equipment is used to improve strength, range of motion, and balance.
Above all else, we aim to provide helpful expert advice and care. Our team provides support as you learn how to use each machine. They can answer any questions that you may have. As well as make adjustments to your form if needed. More than anything, we want our patients to feel comfortable and confident using our exercise equipment. That way, you’ll feel comfortable and confident using similar equipment at your own gym.
Click here to learn why you should choose Borja Physical Therapy.
Here at Borja Physical Therapy, our world revolves around our patients’ needs! In fact, our experienced and highly trained team is here to make recovery a reachable goal! We specialize in keeping you active. We empower your decision to self-heal the natural way, without pain pills, injections or surgery. The best way to schedule an appointment is to contact the office by phone or email. Our contact information is as follows:
Phone: (586) 884-4565
Email: [email protected]
If you would like to schedule an appointment, you may walk in or call our office during the above hours at (586) 884-4565. However, if you call after business hours, please leave a message with your name, phone number, and reason for calling, and we will return your call the next business day. You may also schedule an appointment by clicking this link to instantly reserve a time slot.
The clinic is located in the Southeast corner of Mound and Hall Road. We are inside Sue’s Plaza. As illustrated by a large white sign with red lettering. Additionally, we are directly next door to the UPS store as well.
We are directly across the street, on Mound Road, from such establishments as Walmart, AMC Movie Theater, LA Fitness, and Burger King. If you pass Ice Screamers while driving north on Mound Road, you have gone too far.
Handicap Accessible
The clinic is on ground level. It is accessible for wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, scooters, and any other transportation devices. The sidewalk ramp is located in the middle of the complex, about 15 feet from our front door. In addition, there is handicap parking available for easy ramp access as well.
We have experience treating patients with many different injuries and illnesses that have required handicap accessibility. Above all else, we aim to provide the community with helpful expert advice and care. We use proven methods for managing pain, such as through workshops, speaking events, and more. In other words, Dr. Borja uses his personal experiences and knowledge to provide the best care possible.
We recommend arriving a few minutes before your appointment so you have plenty of time to get into the clinic. This helps to make sure you’re able to spend all of your time working with the therapist.
Customer experience is one of our core values, so we make it easy for you to get instant access to our services. That is, without the usual barriers! Our unique programs allow for faster service. No script, no paperwork, and no payment are required to come in and try us first! And the result? Less work and headaches, and, best of all, more time to reach your goals!
To learn more about what to wear to your physical therapy appointments, click here. In addition, to see a map of our location and parking, click here.
