WHAT WE DO
WHAT WE DO
OUR MISSION
To become the go to leader in natural healing solutions in Michigan. To provide underrepresented open access to health care while providing a world-class experience.
OUR MISSION
To become the go to leader in natural healing solutions in Michigan.
OUR CORE VALUES
Experience
We don’t just perform a service, we provide an experience! A world-class and unique experience is our top priority.
Positivity
We believe keeping a positive atmosphere is important for our and your success.
Passion
Our passion is helping our clients and team alike succeed in achieving goals.
Empowerment
We empower our local community to take an active role in their healthcare and advocating for themselves.
Innovation
We believe fostering a innovative work environment is paramount, leading to the development of our unique services and programs not found anywhere else.
Teamwork
Working together to provide top notch service, problem solve and find unique solutions required to meet our vision and successfully meet our client’s goals.
Commitment
Our commitment for excellence is to our customers, our team and ourselves.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Alex Borja DPT, HFS
Founder, Physical Therapist
I am the owner and lead therapist at Borja Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Clinic. I love to keep moving through exercise including circuit training, weight lifting and running.
I also enjoy my other hobbies such as saltwater reef keeping, graphic design and learning all that I can in the areas of physical medicine, marketing and business.
I am somewhat new to the metro Detroit area and have moved a lot throughout my life, although I consider Saugatuck, MI as my hometown...
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Jaime Curl
Office Manager, Marketing
About Me:
I am the office admin and responsible for customer service, billing and other tasks.
At Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss Clinic, I am able to combine my love for the health and exercise sciences with my people and numbers skills, all with a dash of marketing and personal training on the side.
I’ve always been an athlete, even nine years after any real formal competition, at my core; I am still an athlete through and through...
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR FOUNDER
DR. ALEXANDER BORJA PT, DPT, HFS / NATURAL PAIN RELIEF EXPERT
In early 2015, Borja Physical Therapy was established in Utica, MI with the mission to provide exceptional rehab services allowing local residents who suffer with pain or physical limitations to return to hobbies, work, basic functional activities and the things they love to do. Our focus was and is focused on activity and not necessarily pain. That is a unique approach to getting our clients back to full function - and as a result the pain is alleviated. Physical movement through specialized patterns are the solution to the vast majority of painful syndromes. Where others focus on the pain with medications, injections, surgeries or other quick fixes, we aim to provide permanent solutions through our focus on functional activity, modification of lifestyle and education on ways to permanently eliminate pain in the comfort of your own home. After a year of serving the local Utica area, Borja Physical Therapy's popularity continued to quickly grow...
Where we are...
Fast forward to June 2016 and we made the decision to move for an increase in space to house specialized equipment and support our rapid growth. We moved 1 mile down the road to the crossroads of Hall Rd. and Mound Rd. in Sterling Heights, MI where we currently operate. We provide high quality rehab services to allow local residents to get back to fitness & weight loss, perform house, gardening and yard work, and enable you to participate with friends & family. We provide unique and specialized programs in to treat back pain & sciatica and allow for rapid weight loss.
Where we're going...
We look to the future extremely optimistic and without holding back. We look to push the envelope in what's possible in the field of physical therapy, and more specifically, back pain and sciatica & weight loss specialization. By continuing to provide proven specialized programs that offer unparalleled results in a natural and safe way. We look to reduce the dependence on harmful medications, painful injections and risky surgeries that only provide "band-aid" treatments. Our programs provide a solution to the ultimate source of your pain at the simplest form. By providing a deeper way of thinking and treating complex pain syndromes on a level that no other health provider does, we have resolved thousands of local residents' injuries and allowed them to eliminate pain with yard work, housework, return to fitness and weight loss and spend quality time with family and friends - without worry.
Finding people can trust and that is committed to helping you get back to life's activities is scary. I appreciate you stopping by to learn more about my practice, our core values & what we can truly provide for you. If you ever want to speak with an expert therapist before you decide on anything - to say, we provide a we're always here and ready to help,
Dr. Alex Borja PT, DPT, HFS, Doctor of Physical Therapy
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Our Core Beliefs
About Me:
I am the owner and lead therapist at Borja Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Clinic. I love to keep moving through exercise including circuit training, weight lifting and running.
I also enjoy my other hobbies such as saltwater reef keeping, graphic design and learning all that I can in the areas of physical medicine, marketing and business.
I am somewhat new to the metro Detroit area and have moved a lot throughout my life, although I consider Saugatuck, MI as my hometown.
After graduating with my bachelors in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University, I moved to the west side of Michigan as I was immediately entered into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at University of Michigan.
Although I left one school and entered another within the same month, I am fortunate to have completed my advanced physical therapy study at an early age.
I have several years of outpatient orthopedic experience though numerous hours of shadowing, internships, and working in local clinics. I have been serving the metro Detroit area for the past 5 years in the outpatient physical therapy setting.
My background includes working as a life guard, personal training, research within physical medicine and as a physical therapist.
Additionally I own an informational fitness website and sports nutrition company. I enjoy learning about fitness so much I achieved the Health Fitness Specialist program at the American College of Sports Medicine.
Something that makes me unique I think is that combining the elements of wellness, fitness, nutrition and physical medicine as one. Without addressing all of these areas, you will never see long term results.
I also tend to look at patterns or systems of the body that most other health care providers often miss. It's often I will be the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even 10th provider a person has seen before finally being "cured". Where others see a "lost cause", I see promise, I see potential, I see hope.
Random Facts About Me:
My first job was at a casual fine dining restaurant near Saugatuck, MI as a dishwasher! Shortly after I was promoted to 'Pantry' where I got to make appetizers, salads and desserts! After spending more time in the restaurant business, I was given the opportunity to work as a busser, line cook, server, bartender, host - just about every position you can think of!
I enjoy learning and building reef tanks. It's rewarding to see my fish swim and thrive in a mini-ecosystem I've created! I'm currently working on setting up my new 175 gallon reef tank system!
I love pugs and although I don't own one yet, I plan to get one in the near future!
About Me:
I am the office admin and responsible for customer service, billing and other tasks.
At Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss Clinic, I am able to combine my love for the health and exercise sciences with my people and numbers skills, all with a dash of marketing and personal training on the side.
I’ve always been an athlete, even nine years after any real formal competition, at my core; I am still an athlete through and through.
Exercising is an important part of my life, and I try my best to incorporate it into every day possible. I am always on the go, and even when I’m not, my mind is focused on the next seven things that lie ahead of me.
At one point or another, I have dreamt of being a doctor, teacher, marine biologist, physical therapist and personal trainer.
As far back as I can remember I have been drawn to helping people (or in the case of a marine biologist, helping animals!)
I also enjoy spending time with friends and family, and of course watching pretty much any sport that comes my way.
I initially started working toward my degree in secondary education for mathematics, but my sophomore year I quickly realized my true passion for health and exercise science.
I graduated from Oakland University, earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science with a Pre-Physical Therapy concentration, as well as a minor in Wellness Promotion, Injury Prevention.
I have experienced a vast number of different areas on the physical therapy spectrum including: Acute care and oncology unit at Troy Beaumont Hospital, elementary to high school levels in the Troy School District, and outpatient physical therapy. All of these experiences have contributed to my current knowledge and ongoing learning!
Random Facts About Me:
I have been in the working force since the age of 14, managing various retail establishments, as well as being a sales rep.
I have a golden retriever named Cooper who is a lovable goof.
When I was in 4th grade, I broke my school's soft ball throw record at 97ft! I also enjoyed soccer and basketball but eventually concentrated on soccer as it was my favorite!
My favorite animal is the penguin because they are adorable, waddle when they walk and are 'business casual' at all times!
About Me:
I am the owner and lead therapist at Borja Physical Therapy and Weight Loss Clinic. I love to keep moving through exercise including circuit training, weight lifting and running.
I also enjoy my other hobbies such as saltwater reef keeping, graphic design and learning all that I can in the areas of physical medicine, marketing and business.
I am somewhat new to the metro Detroit area and have moved a lot throughout my life, although I consider Saugatuck, MI as my hometown.
After graduating with my bachelors in Exercise Science from Western Michigan University, I moved to the west side of Michigan as I was immediately entered into the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at University of Michigan.
Although I left one school and entered another within the same month, I am fortunate to have completed my advanced physical therapy study at an early age.
I have several years of outpatient orthopedic experience though numerous hours of shadowing, internships, and working in local clinics. I have been serving the metro Detroit area for the past 5 years in the outpatient physical therapy setting.
My background includes working as a life guard, personal training, research within physical medicine and as a physical therapist.
Additionally I own an informational fitness website and sports nutrition company. I enjoy learning about fitness so much I achieved the Health Fitness Specialist program at the American College of Sports Medicine.
Something that makes me unique I think is that combining the elements of wellness, fitness, nutrition and physical medicine as one. Without addressing all of these areas, you will never see long term results.
I also tend to look at patterns or systems of the body that most other health care providers often miss. It's often I will be the 2nd, 3rd, 4th or even 10th provider a person has seen before finally being "cured". Where others see a "lost cause", I see promise, I see potential, I see hope.
Random Facts About Me:
My first job was at a casual fine dining restaurant near Saugatuck, MI as a dishwasher! Shortly after I was promoted to 'Pantry' where I got to make appetizers, salads and desserts! After spending more time in the restaurant business, I was given the opportunity to work as a busser, line cook, server, bartender, host - just about every position you can think of!
I enjoy learning and building reef tanks. It's rewarding to see my fish swim and thrive in a mini-ecosystem I've created! I'm currently working on setting up my new 175 gallon reef tank system!
I love pugs and although I don't own one yet, I plan to get one in the near future!
Address:
Borja Physical Therapy & Weight Loss Clinic
44656 Mound Rd.
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Phone: 586-884-4565
Directions:
We are located in the southeast corner of major crossroads, M-59 and Mound Rd. Look for a business plaza called, "Sue's Plaza" which has a big red sign out front. We are right next door to UPS and across the street from Walmart and LA Fitness.