Northern California · San Francisco · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in San Francisco, by video.
San Francisco patients, from Pacific Heights to Noe Valley, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, without hunting for parking.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

San Francisco
Why San Francisco patients choose video.
In San Francisco, a clinic visit is a parking problem, a hill and a stroller. Video visits happen in the apartment, with a program designed for small spaces. Postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and return to running on the Marina Green are among the most common reasons patients book.
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 San Francisco
Common reasons San Francisco patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in San Francisco
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 San Francisco
ZIP codes 94109, 94115, 94118, 94123, 94114, 94131, 94158. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Pacific Heights
- Presidio Heights
- Marina
- Cow Hollow
- Russian Hill
- Noe Valley
- Sea Cliff
- St. Francis Wood
- Mission Bay
Nearby: Marin County · Burlingame, Hillsborough and San Mateo · Piedmont and the Oakland Hills · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from San Francisco
Do you see patients in San Francisco?
Yes, by secure video anywhere in the city, usually within a week.
Is there enough space in an apartment?
Yes. A mat or towel's worth of floor is enough for every exercise in the program.
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.