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
A woman on a mat in her living room during a video physical therapy visit

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.

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