Northern California · Half Moon Bay and the Coastside · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Half Moon Bay and the Coastside, by video.
Half Moon Bay, El Granada, Montara and Pescadero 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

Half Moon Bay and the Coastside
Why Coastside patients choose video.
The San Mateo coast is farms, surf, fog and two-lane roads over the hill, where a weekday appointment over Highway 92 can take a whole morning. Surfers, farm families, tech commuters and retirees are seen one-on-one by video.
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 Half Moon Bay and the Coastside
Common reasons Coastside patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Half Moon Bay and the Coastside
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 Half Moon Bay and the Coastside
ZIP codes 94018, 94019, 94037, 94038, 94060. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Half Moon Bay
- El Granada
- Montara
- Moss Beach
- Princeton-by-the-Sea
- Pescadero
- La Honda
Nearby: Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo · Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside · Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Half Moon Bay and the Coastside
Do you see patients on the coast?
Yes, anywhere on the San Mateo coast by secure video, usually within a week.
Do you treat back pain from farm work?
Yes. Low back pain, sciatica and shoulder pain from lifting and farm work are treated with a plan built around the work.
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.