Southern California · San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities, by video.
San Luis Obispo, Pismo Beach, Arroyo Grande and Morro Bay 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

San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities
Why San Luis Obispo patients choose video.
SLO County's coast is Cal Poly families, retirees, surfers and hikers, a long way from Los Angeles or the Bay Area. Postpartum recovery, pelvic pain, leaking and urgency, and back and knee pain from the trails 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 San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities
Common reasons San Luis Obispo patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities
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 San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities
ZIP codes 93401, 93402, 93405, 93420, 93424, 93433, 93442, 93449. Any home with an internet connection works.
- San Luis Obispo
- Pismo Beach
- Shell Beach
- Arroyo Grande
- Avila Beach
- Los Osos
- Morro Bay
- Grover Beach
Nearby: Paso Robles and Atascadero · Santa Ynez Valley · Santa Barbara and Montecito · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from San Luis Obispo and the Five Cities
Do you see patients on the Central Coast?
Yes, by secure video anywhere on the Central Coast, usually within a week.
Can students book?
Yes, anyone who is in California at the time of the visit. Visits are private pay with a superbill.
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.