Southern California · Bakersfield · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Bakersfield, by video.
Bakersfield patients, from Seven Oaks and Haggin Oaks to Rosedale, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week

Bakersfield
Why Bakersfield patients choose video.
Bakersfield is oil, agriculture and young families, with Los Angeles a mountain pass away. Pregnancy and postpartum care, back pain from physical work and leaking are common reasons to book. Video visits fit around shifts.
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 Bakersfield
Common reasons Bakersfield patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Bakersfield
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 Bakersfield
ZIP codes 93311, 93312, 93314. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Seven Oaks
- Haggin Oaks
- Rosedale
- Riverlakes
- Olde Stockdale
- Tevis Ranch
- Laurelglen
Nearby: Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley · Paso Robles and Atascadero · Lancaster, Palmdale and the Antelope Valley · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from Bakersfield
Can I book around shift work?
Yes. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.
Do you provide superbills?
Yes. A superbill comes after every visit for out-of-network reimbursement.
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.