Northern California · Fremont · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Fremont, by video.
Fremont patients, from Mission San Jose and Warm Springs to Niles and Ardenwood, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

Fremont
Why Fremont patients choose video.
Fremont is engineers, young families and multigenerational households. Pregnancy, postpartum recovery, C-section recovery and neck and back pain from long hours at a screen are common reasons to book. Video visits fit around commutes and grandparents' schedules.
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 Fremont
Common reasons Fremont patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Fremont
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 Fremont
ZIP codes 94536, 94538, 94539, 94555. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Mission San Jose
- Warm Springs
- Ardenwood
- Niles
- Irvington
- Centerville
- Mission Hills
Nearby: Pleasanton, Dublin and Livermore · Los Gatos and Saratoga · Palo Alto · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Fremont
Can I start pelvic floor physical therapy while pregnant?
Yes. Pelvic girdle pain, back pain, birth preparation and pelvic floor coordination are treated by video at any stage of pregnancy.
Do I need a referral?
Not to start. California allows physical therapy without a referral for up to 45 days or 12 visits.
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.