Northern California · Los Gatos and Saratoga · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Los Gatos and Saratoga, by video.
Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga and Almaden Valley patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, one-on-one.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

Los Gatos and Saratoga
Why Los Gatos and Saratoga patients choose video.
South Bay foothill families are active and busy: hiking the Los Gatos Creek trail, cycling Highway 9, managing school and work. Video visits keep care at home, with a program built around how patients actually move.
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 Los Gatos and Saratoga
Common reasons Los Gatos and Saratoga patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Los Gatos and Saratoga
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 Los Gatos and Saratoga
ZIP codes 95030, 95032, 95070. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Los Gatos
- Monte Sereno
- Saratoga
- Almaden Valley
- Willow Glen
- Campbell
Nearby: Los Altos and Los Altos Hills · Palo Alto · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Los Gatos and Saratoga
Do you see patients in Los Gatos and Saratoga?
Yes, by secure video, usually within a week.
Is a referral needed in California?
No. California allows physical therapy without a referral for up to 45 days or 12 visits; after that, we help get a signed plan of care.
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.