Northern California · Chico, Paradise and Oroville · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Chico, Paradise and Oroville, by video.
Butte County patients in Chico, Paradise, Magalia and Oroville see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

Chico, Paradise and Oroville
Why Butte County patients choose video.
Butte County is a university town, orchards and a ridge that is still rebuilding after the Camp Fire. Students and faculty, orchard families and retirees are seen one-on-one by video for postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, back pain and leaking.
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 Chico, Paradise and Oroville
Common reasons Butte 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 Chico, Paradise and Oroville
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 Chico, Paradise and Oroville
ZIP codes 95926, 95928, 95954, 95965, 95966, 95969, 95973. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Chico
- Paradise
- Magalia
- Oroville
- Durham
- Cohasset
- Forest Ranch
Nearby: Yuba City and Marysville · Redding and Shasta County · Quincy, Susanville and the Northern Sierra · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Chico, Paradise and Oroville
Can students book?
Yes, anyone who is in California at the time of the visit. Visits are private pay with a superbill.
Do you treat pelvic pain?
Yes. Pelvic pain in women and men is evaluated by video, with a plan that covers muscle tension, breathing, movement and daily habits.
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.