Central and Eastern Montana · Fort Benton and Chouteau County · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Fort Benton and Chouteau County, by video.
Wheat farmers, river-town retirees and families in Fort Benton, Geraldine, Highwood and Big Sandy see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from the farmhouse.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Fort Benton and Chouteau County
Why Chouteau County patients choose video.
Fort Benton was the head of steamboat navigation on the Missouri, and the old levee, the Grand Union Hotel and the statue of Shep still face the river. Chouteau County is some of the biggest wheat country in Montana, with the Highwood and Bears Paw mountains on the horizon and the Missouri Breaks downstream at Virgelle. Great Falls is about 45 minutes away, but seeding and harvest leave little time for the drive. Bladder leaking, menopause changes, low back pain and hip pain are common reasons people in Chouteau County book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Montana: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Fort Benton and Chouteau County
Common reasons Chouteau County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Fort Benton and Chouteau County
Rates are quoted on the free discovery call. A superbill after every visit supports out-of-network reimbursement from PPO plans; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. No authorizations, no plan visit limits, no waitlist.
Referrals: Montana 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 Fort Benton and Chouteau County
ZIP codes 59442, 59446, 59450, 59520, 59460, 59420. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Fort Benton
- Loma
- Virgelle
- Big Sandy
- Geraldine
- Highwood
- Carter
Nearby: Great Falls · Havre, Chinook and the Hi-Line · Shelby, Cut Bank and Conrad · Lewistown and Fergus County · All of Central and Eastern Montana
Questions
Questions from Fort Benton and Chouteau County
How often would a Fort Benton patient meet with Dr. Shalem?
After the 60-minute evaluation, follow-ups are 45 minutes, usually every one to two weeks. A home program fills the time between visits, and all of it happens without the drive to Great Falls.
Is leaking that started after menopause worth treating from out on the farm?
Yes. Bladder leaking and urgency after menopause are common reasons people book, at any age. Visits are one-on-one by video from a private room at home.
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.