Northern California · Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos, by video.
Santa Cruz, Capitola, Aptos and Scotts Valley patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, with no Highway 17.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos
Why Santa Cruz patients choose video.
Santa Cruz is surfers, university families, mountain bikers and retirees, and Highway 17 makes any appointment over the hill a gamble. Leaking with sport, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and back and shoulder pain from the water are common reasons to 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 Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos
Common reasons Santa Cruz patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos
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 Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos
ZIP codes 95003, 95010, 95060, 95062, 95066, 95073. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Westside Santa Cruz
- Seabright
- Pleasure Point
- Capitola
- Aptos
- Soquel
- Scotts Valley
- Seacliff
Nearby: Los Gatos and Saratoga · Carmel and Pebble Beach · Half Moon Bay and the Coastside · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Santa Cruz, Capitola and Aptos
Do you treat surfers and cyclists?
Yes. Shoulder, back and pelvic pain from surfing and cycling are treated with a plan built around the sport.
How much does it cost?
Rates are quoted on the free discovery call. Visits are private pay with a superbill, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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.