Northern California · Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode, by video.
Tuolumne and Calaveras county patients in Sonora, Twain Harte, Murphys and Angels Camp see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode
Why Mother Lode patients choose video.
The southern Gold Country is old mining towns, wineries and mountain cabins, a long drive from Modesto or Stockton. Retirees with leaking, urgency or prolapse, families with back pain and new parents are seen one-on-one by video.
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 Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode
Common reasons Mother Lode patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode
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 Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode
ZIP codes 95222, 95223, 95247, 95310, 95327, 95370, 95383. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Sonora
- Jamestown
- Columbia
- Twain Harte
- Murphys
- Angels Camp
- Arnold
Nearby: Mariposa and Oakhurst · Auburn and Placerville · Modesto, Turlock and Oakdale · All of Northern California
Questions
Questions from Sonora, Murphys and the Mother Lode
Do you see patients in Gold Country?
Yes, by secure video anywhere in Tuolumne and Calaveras counties, usually within a week.
Do you treat prolapse?
Yes. Heaviness and pressure from prolapse are evaluated by video, and the plan covers strength, pressure management and daily habits.
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.