Baltimore and Central Maryland · Annapolis
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Annapolis, by video.
Sailors, state workers and downtown families in Annapolis and Eastport see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, so a visit never competes with parking on Main Street.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Annapolis
Why Annapolis patients choose video.
Annapolis lives on the water: Wednesday-night sailboat races off Eastport, paddleboards on Spa Creek, the boat shows each October, and brick downtown streets that fill with visitors all summer. The legislative session keeps the State House busy from January into April. Hauling sails, scraping hulls and long runs are hard on backs and shoulders. Back and shoulder strain, leaking with running and pelvic floor changes after menopause are frequent reasons Annapolitans book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Maryland: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Annapolis
Common reasons Annapolis patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Annapolis
In-network: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna and traditional Medicare. Other plans are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We confirm the physical therapy benefit before the first visit.
Referrals: Maryland allows you to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician referral, with no visit limit. Some insurance plans still ask for one, and we check that for you.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Annapolis
ZIP codes 21401, 21403. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Historic Downtown
- Eastport
- Murray Hill
- Wardour
- West Annapolis
- Bay Ridge
- Hillsmere Shores
- Annapolis Neck
Nearby: Severna Park and Arnold · Davidsonville, Edgewater and Deale · Kent Island and Queen Anne's County · All of Baltimore and Central Maryland
Questions
Questions from Annapolis
Do you treat shoulder and back strain from sailing and boat work?
Yes. Orthopedic care covers the back, neck, shoulder, hip, knee, and foot and ankle, including rehabilitation after surgery once the surgeon clears outpatient physical therapy. Visits are one-on-one by video.
Can visits fit around long days during the legislative session?
Yes. Early morning, evening and weekend times are available, and a 45-minute follow-up can happen from any private room in Maryland, including an office with the door closed.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within a week. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.
Prefer to write? Send a message.
Questions about insurance, pricing, or whether physical therapy is the right next step? We reply within one business day.
Start with a free 15-minute call.
Tell us what is going on, hear how Dr. Shalem would approach it, and decide from there.