Northern California · Piedmont and the Oakland Hills · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Piedmont and the Oakland Hills, by video.
Piedmont, Rockridge, Montclair and Crocker Highlands 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

Piedmont and the Oakland Hills
Why Piedmont and the Oakland Hills patients choose video.
East Bay hills families are busy and close to many things except an easy parking spot. Video visits happen at home, in 45 minutes, with a program built for the space and the day.
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 Piedmont and the Oakland Hills
Common reasons Piedmont and the Oakland Hills patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Piedmont and the Oakland Hills
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 Piedmont and the Oakland Hills
ZIP codes 94610, 94611, 94618, 94619. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Piedmont
- Rockridge
- Montclair
- Crocker Highlands
- Trestle Glen
- Claremont
- Lakeshore
Nearby: Lafayette, Orinda and Moraga · San Francisco · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Piedmont and the Oakland Hills
Do you see patients in Piedmont and Rockridge?
Yes, by secure video, usually within a week.
Can pelvic floor physical therapy help with chronic pelvic pain?
Yes. Chronic pelvic pain is treated with education, nervous-system downtraining, breathing, mobility and graded activity, in coordination with the patient's physician.
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.