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

Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff
Why North County coastal patients choose video.
North County's beach towns are surfers, cyclists, yoga studios and young families, plus golfers in La Costa and Aviara. Leaking with exercise, postpartum recovery and back, hip and shoulder pain from sport are common reasons to book.
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 Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff
Common reasons North County coastal patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff
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 Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff
ZIP codes 92007, 92008, 92009, 92010, 92011, 92024. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Carlsbad Village
- La Costa
- Aviara
- Bressi Ranch
- Olivenhain
- Leucadia
- Encinitas
- Cardiff-by-the-Sea
Nearby: Del Mar, Rancho Santa Fe and Carmel Valley · San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano · Ramona, Julian and Borrego Springs · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from Carlsbad, Encinitas and Cardiff
Do you treat cyclists and golfers?
Yes. Pelvic pain with cycling and back, hip and shoulder pain from golf are treated with a plan built around the sport.
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.