Baltimore and Central Maryland · Silver Spring and Takoma Park
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Silver Spring and Takoma Park, by video.
Silver Spring and Takoma Park patients meet Dr. Elana Shalem on secure video, often from a bungalow or an apartment a short walk from the Red Line.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Silver Spring and Takoma Park
Why Silver Spring and Takoma Park patients choose video.
Silver Spring and Takoma Park mix downtown high-rises by the Metro with bungalows and Victorians on tree-lined streets, Sligo Creek Trail runners, community gardens and plenty of young families. Many residents commute into Washington, and one more appointment means another trip down Georgia Avenue or around the Beltway. Video visits happen in the living room during nap time or after work. Postpartum recovery, diastasis recti, constipation and pain with intercourse are common reasons for a first visit here.
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 Silver Spring and Takoma Park
Common reasons Silver Spring and Takoma Park patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Silver Spring and Takoma Park
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 Silver Spring and Takoma Park
ZIP codes 20901, 20902, 20910, 20912. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Downtown Silver Spring
- Woodside
- Sligo Park Hills
- Four Corners
- Forest Glen
- Wheaton
- Long Branch
- Takoma Park
Nearby: Bethesda and Chevy Chase · Bowie and Upper Marlboro · Columbia · All of Baltimore and Central Maryland
Questions
Questions from Silver Spring and Takoma Park
Can a baby be in the room during a video visit from a Takoma Park home?
Yes. The baby can stay in the room, and the session simply pauses for a feed. All that is needed is a private room and floor space for a mat.
Are evening visits available after the commute home from DC?
Yes. Evening, early morning and weekend times are available, and most new patients are seen within a week, after a free 15-minute discovery call.
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.