Expert Physical Therapy Services for Federal & Injured Workers
Function-first rehabilitation built on patient-specific goals and real-world performance.
About Third Coast Wellness
Our Mission
At Third Coast Wellness, we specialize in helping federal employees and workers injured on the job, especially those under the department of Labor (DOL) and OWCP programs. We're experts in guiding you through the rehabilitation process- while ensuring your paperwork and progress align with your case and physician requirements.
What makes US Different
We're patient-focused, not factory-driven
You're never just a number
Every session is personalized and focused on your specific goals
We communicate directly with your physician and case manager
Our Plans restore peak function, not just pain relief
Our Environment
Our clinic combines a calm, spa-like setting with high-quality rehabilitation equipment. We recreate real-life job demands and functional movements, so you leave therapy stronger, more mobile, and more confident- at work and in life.
Our Services
DOL/OWCP Rehabilitation
- Department of Labor case support
- Functional work-specific therapy
- Work conditioning and hardening programs
Physical Therapy
- Post-surgical rehab
- Manual therapy
- Movement pattern retraining
- Injury prevention programs
- Task-specific retraining
- Ergonomic Adaptations
Pain Medicine & Imaging Coordination
- Access to board-certified pain specialists
- Diagnostic Imaging coordination (x-rays, MRI, ultrasound)
Areas We Treat
- Spine (neck, upper back, lower back)
- shoulder, elbow, wrist
- Hip, knee, ankle
- Post-surgical rehab
- Postural dysfunction & chronic pain
what to expect
Initial Evaluation
- 1-on-1 time with Dr. Alec Munoz, PT, DPT
- Review of injury, job demands, goals
- Functional movement assessment
- Creation of a personalized treatment plan
Treatment Sessions may include:
- Manual Therapy (hands on)
- Targeted strengthening & stretching
- Functional movement retraining
- Postural correction & ergonomic advice
- DOL paperwork and case coordination
"We don't just treat symptoms- we target the source and build you back stronger. "
Return-to-work Focus
Our rehab programs are built with your job duties in mind. Whether you're returning to desk work, field work, or lifting tasks, we design each session to help restore:
- Functional strength
- Flexibility & mobility
- Job-specific movements
- Confidence to return to duty safely
We don't stop at feeling better- we aim for peak readiness
Meet the Team
Dr. Alec Munoz, PT, DPT
A proud Houston native and graduate of Texas Tech University of Health Science Center, Dr. Alec brings years of experience in outpatient orthopedics, post-surgical rehab, spine care, and movement dysfunction. He works hand-in hand with physicians and case managers to provide targeted care that leads to real results.