Baltimore and Central Maryland · Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Bethesda and Chevy Chase, by video.
From Edgemoor to Chevy Chase Village, Bethesda households book one-on-one video visits with Dr. Elana Shalem and skip the Wisconsin Avenue traffic.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Why Bethesda and Chevy Chase patients choose video.
Bethesda and Chevy Chase run on full calendars: NIH and federal schedules, law and consulting hours, school runs along Bradley Boulevard, and a run on the Capital Crescent Trail when the day allows. Garages, Metro transfers and Beltway backups turn a weekly clinic trip into a long errand. A 45-minute video follow-up fits before the first meeting. Pelvic floor recovery after pregnancy, bladder and pelvic changes through menopause, and leaking after prostate surgery bring many residents in.
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 Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Common reasons Bethesda and Chevy Chase patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Bethesda and Chevy Chase
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 Bethesda and Chevy Chase
ZIP codes 20814, 20815, 20816, 20817. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Downtown Bethesda
- Edgemoor
- Kenwood
- Wood Acres
- Westmoreland Hills
- Bradley Hills
- Chevy Chase Village
- Glen Echo
Nearby: Silver Spring and Takoma Park · Gaithersburg, Germantown and Clarksburg · Columbia · All of Baltimore and Central Maryland
Questions
Questions from Bethesda and Chevy Chase
Can a video visit happen from a Bethesda office between meetings?
Yes, as long as the room is private and the door closes. Visits are on secure, HIPAA-compliant video, one-on-one, and nothing is recorded. Follow-ups are 45 minutes, with early morning and evening times.
Can bladder and pelvic changes around menopause be treated by video?
Yes. Urgency, leaking, pain with intercourse and pelvic heaviness around menopause are treated one-on-one by video, with a home program that fits a busy week.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within a week. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.
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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.