Oahu · Kahala and Diamond Head
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Kahala and Diamond Head, by video.
Kahala, Diamond Head, Kaimuki and Black Point patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, privately.
- TRICARE West, HMSA and HMSA QUEST in-network
- TRICARE Select: no referral needed
- Usually seen within a week
Kahala and Diamond Head
Why Kahala and Diamond Head patients choose video.
The neighborhoods around Diamond Head are quiet, established and private: longtime residents, physicians, executives and active retirees who walk the crater and paddle off Kahala. Leaking, prolapse, changes around menopause, men's pelvic health and recovery after joint replacement are common reasons to book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Hawaii: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
Military families and veterans
TRICARE in Kahala and Diamond Head, step by step.
Military retirees around Diamond Head are in-network through TRICARE West; TRICARE Select needs no referral.
EMS Therapy is in-network with TRICARE West. Veterans can also ask their VA provider for a pelvic floor physical therapy consult through VA community care. TRICARE in Hawaii, plan by plan · Veterans.
What we treat in Kahala and Diamond Head
Common reasons Kahala and Diamond Head patients book.
- Urinary incontinence
- Menopause pelvic health
- Leaking after prostate surgery
- Rehab after knee or hip surgery
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Kahala and Diamond Head
In-network: TRICARE West, HMSA and HMSA QUEST. Other plans are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We confirm the physical therapy benefit before the first visit.
Plan by plan: TRICARE · HMSA · HMSA QUEST
Referrals: Hawaii allows you to start physical therapy without a physician referral. Your insurance plan may still ask for one (TRICARE Prime and some HMSA plans do), and we check that for you before the first visit.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Kahala and Diamond Head
ZIP codes 96815, 96816. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Kahala
- Waialae
- Diamond Head
- Black Point
- Kaimuki
- Kapahulu
- Wilhelmina Rise
- Maunalani Heights
Nearby: Hawaii Kai and East Honolulu · Waikiki · Manoa, Makiki and Nuuanu · All of Oahu
Questions
Questions from Kahala and Diamond Head
Is a video visit private?
Yes. Visits are one-on-one on a HIPAA-compliant platform, from any private room. Nothing is recorded.
Can I pay privately?
Yes. Private pay is available for any plan, with HSA and FSA cards accepted, and HMSA, HMSA QUEST and TRICARE West are in-network.
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.