Northern California · Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside · Private pay

Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside, by video.

Atherton, Menlo Park, Portola Valley and Woodside patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, privately, from home.

  • Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
  • No referral needed to start
  • Usually seen within a week
A woman on a mat in her living room during a video physical therapy visit

Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside

Why Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside patients choose video.

Peninsula families value privacy and time. Video visits deliver both: one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, no waiting room, scheduled around school, travel and board meetings. Trail runners, cyclists on Old La Honda and riders in Woodside get a program built for their sport.

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 Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside

Common reasons Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside patients book.

All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy

Private pay

Private pay in Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside

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 Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside

ZIP codes 94025, 94027, 94028, 94062. Any home with an internet connection works.

  • Atherton
  • West Menlo Park
  • Allied Arts
  • Sharon Heights
  • Linfield Oaks
  • Portola Valley
  • Woodside

Nearby: Palo Alto · Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo · All of Northern California

Questions

Questions from Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside

Do you see patients in Atherton and Woodside?

Yes, by secure video from home, usually within a week.

Can pelvic floor physical therapy help cyclists?

Yes. Pelvic and perineal discomfort, and hip and back pain in cyclists, are treated with positioning, mobility and strength work.

How soon can I be seen?

Usually within a week. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.

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