Portland Metro · St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County, by video.
Columbia County patients, from Scappoose and St. Helens out to Rainier, Clatskanie and Vernonia, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video instead of driving Highway 30 into Portland.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County
Why Columbia County patients choose video.
Columbia County follows the river: Highway 30 hugging the shore, log trucks and freight trains, the Lewis and Clark Bridge over to Longview, and the old riverfront in St. Helens that turns into Halloweentown every October. Vernonia sits off by itself in the Coast Range at the end of a rail-trail. Many residents commute to Portland, and a round trip for a 45-minute appointment can eat half a day. Low back pain, postpartum recovery, leaking and menopause changes are common reasons people here book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Oregon: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County
Common reasons Columbia County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County
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: Oregon allows you to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician referral, with no visit limit. Some insurance plans still ask for one, and we check that for you.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County
ZIP codes 97051, 97056, 97018, 97048, 97064, 97016. Any home with an internet connection works.
- St. Helens
- Scappoose
- Columbia City
- Warren
- Deer Island
- Rainier
- Clatskanie
- Vernonia
Nearby: Hillsboro, Cornelius and Forest Grove · Northwest Portland, the Pearl and the West Hills · Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach · All of Portland Metro
Questions
Questions from St. Helens, Scappoose and Columbia County
Will a video visit work with slow internet out past Clatskanie?
Often, yes. Cellular data often works when home broadband is slow, and a phone with a camera is enough. The free discovery call is a good time to test the connection.
Is leaking that started around menopause a reason to book?
Yes. Leaking, urgency and pain with intercourse around menopause are common reasons to book. Dr. Shalem builds a home program, and if a hands-on assessment would change the plan, she says so and helps coordinate local care.
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.