Northern California · Berkeley, Albany and Kensington · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Berkeley, Albany and Kensington, by video.
Berkeley, Albany and Kensington patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Berkeley, Albany and Kensington
Why Berkeley patients choose video.
Berkeley is faculty, researchers, young families and retirees who walk everywhere, and a specialist appointment across the bridge costs an afternoon. Pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic pain, bladder urgency and back pain from desks and lab benches are common reasons to book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in California: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Berkeley, Albany and Kensington
Common reasons Berkeley patients book.
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Postpartum recovery
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Neck pain and headaches
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Berkeley, Albany and Kensington
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: California allows you to start physical therapy without a referral for up to 45 days or 12 visits. If care continues beyond that, we help you get a signed plan of care from your physician.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Berkeley, Albany and Kensington
ZIP codes 94705, 94706, 94707, 94708, 94709. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Berkeley Hills
- Elmwood
- North Berkeley
- Thousand Oaks
- Albany
- Kensington
- Gourmet Ghetto
Nearby: Piedmont and the Oakland Hills · Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga · Marin County · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Berkeley, Albany and Kensington
Do you treat pelvic pain that tests have not explained?
Yes. Many patients book after tests came back normal. The evaluation looks at the muscles, breathing, movement and habits around the pain.
Do you provide a superbill?
Yes, after every visit, for out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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.