Northern California · Palo Alto · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Palo Alto, by video.
Palo Alto patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, in a 45-minute slot between meetings instead of a half-day trip to a clinic.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Palo Alto
Why Palo Alto patients choose video.
Palo Alto calendars are full. Video visits fit into them: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups, from home or a quiet room at work. Many employer PPO plans include out-of-network physical therapy benefits, and a superbill is provided for every visit.
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 Palo Alto
Common reasons Palo Alto patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Palo Alto
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 Palo Alto
ZIP codes 94301, 94303, 94304, 94306. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Old Palo Alto
- Crescent Park
- Professorville
- Community Center
- Midtown
- Barron Park
- College Terrace
- Stanford
Nearby: Menlo Park, Atherton and Woodside · Los Altos and Los Altos Hills · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Palo Alto
Will my PPO reimburse out-of-network pelvic floor physical therapy?
Many employer PPO plans include out-of-network physical therapy benefits. A superbill is provided for every visit; we tell you what to ask your plan on the discovery call.
Can I do a visit from the office?
Yes, from any private room with a door and space to lie down on a mat.
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.