Southern California · El Centro and the Imperial Valley · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in El Centro and the Imperial Valley, by video.
Imperial Valley patients in El Centro, Brawley, Calexico, Imperial and Holtville see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
El Centro and the Imperial Valley
Why Imperial Valley patients choose video.
The Imperial Valley is farmland, heat and long distances, about two hours from San Diego. Farm families with back pain, mothers after childbirth and older adults with leaking or urgency are seen one-on-one by video, by phone or laptop.
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 El Centro and the Imperial Valley
Common reasons Imperial Valley patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in El Centro and the Imperial Valley
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 El Centro and the Imperial Valley
ZIP codes 92227, 92231, 92243, 92250, 92251. Any home with an internet connection works.
- El Centro
- Brawley
- Calexico
- Imperial
- Holtville
- Calipatria
- Westmorland
Nearby: Ramona, Julian and Borrego Springs · Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells and La Quinta · Palm Springs · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from El Centro and the Imperial Valley
Do I need a computer?
No. A smartphone with a camera works for video visits.
Can visits fit around the heat and the workday?
Yes. Early morning and evening video visits are available, so nobody has to drive anywhere in the heat of the day.
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.