Rowena Calleja, PT

Why “PT” and not “Dr.”

Rowena earned her medical degree in the Philippines, but in Texas she is licensed as a physical therapist, and that is the license she practices under. Texas law does not let a person use a title that indicates or implies they are a physician on the basis of a physical therapy license (Texas Occupations Code §453.006). So you will see her as Rowena Calleja, PT. A physical therapist does not diagnose illness or disease; when you need a medical work-up, Charles Ortega, PA-C sees patients in the same clinic.

Where you will see Rowena

• Physical therapy. Your first visit is an evaluation: your history, how you move, and a plan with goals. See your first physical therapy visit for what to bring and how insurance works.
• Knee Preservation Program. Rowena runs the exercise therapy and load management part of the program in the same building. See knee physical therapy.
• Car accident injuries. See physical therapy after a car accident.
• Telehealth. Some physical therapy sessions can be done by telehealth. See what telehealth PT can and cannot do.
• New wellness members. Every new member gets a complimentary 20-minute visit with Rowena or Charles Ortega, PA-C before starting.

Before you book

Insurance and referral rules vary by plan. We accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield (in-network), Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and federal workers' compensation through OWCP, among 200+ plans, but not Texas state workers' compensation. Call (214) 233-3094 and our team will check your benefits and whether your plan needs a referral. Our article on whether you need a referral for physical therapy in Texas explains the state rules.