About us
BENCHMARK PHYSICAL THERAPY has provided physical therapy care to our community for over 15 years. Our experienced team is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based care that focuses on restoring movement, reducing pain, and improving overall quality of life.
VISION
"Improving well-being by restoring mobility, function, and quality of life."
PHILOSOPHY
"Providing compassionate care that recognizes each patient as an individual with unique needs and challenges."
VALUES
"Empathy, communication, active listening, and teamwork as foundational standards for achieving maximal outcomes."
team
Meet our team
Modesto Hernandez Physical Therapist
A Rio Grande Valley native, Dr. Modesto Hernandez grew up in Elsa, Texas, and attended Edcouch-Elsa High School, Class of '96.
Dr. Hernandez attended Brown University in the fall of 1996 and graduated four years later with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Behavior & Management (OBM).
After extensive course work, clinical training, and presentation of his research thesis, Dr. Hernandez earned his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the Arizona School of Health Sciences in the Fall of 2004. Dr. Hernandez passed the Physical Therapy Board Exam in 2005 and began his career as a Rehab Director for a Physician-Owned Outpatient Rehab Facility (ORF) in Weslaco, Texas.
Dr. Hernandez founded BenchMark Physical Therapy in 2007.
Amanda Cepeda, B.S. Physical Therapy Tech
Selena Porras Physical Therapy Tech
- We offer payment packages structured on a sliding scale, which gives you the flexibility to choose a treatment frequency that suits your needs and preferences.
We now accept credit/debit card payments with Square™ which offers Afterpay™ to split the total cost of your care into four separate payments, further reducing upfront costs.
With no prescription required for up to two weeks of treatment, you can start your journey to recovery right away."Patient Satisfaction is Our Highest Priority"
- Our Facility has three private treatment areas and a Rehab Gym. Our Rehab Gym is equipped with a Vigor Gym® Squat Machine, Exercise Tables, Parallel Bars, Medical Exercise Equipment, Web Slides, Pedal Exercisers, Cable Machines, Dumbbells, Pulley Systems, Stability Balls, Assistive Devices, and more.
A Physical Therapist Owned and Operated Clinic
- Direct Access In Texas, a person can receive physical therapy services without a Doctor's referral for up to two weeks. "A system that allows the patient to directly seek the services of a Physical Therapist can help save money by cutting out healthcare provider visits, unnecessary tests, and referrals to other specialists." -Modesto Hernandez, DPT
A Physical Therapist Owned and Operated Clinic