Southern California · Santa Barbara and Montecito · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Santa Barbara and Montecito, by video.
Montecito, Hope Ranch and Santa Barbara patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Santa Barbara and Montecito
Why Santa Barbara and Montecito patients choose video.
Santa Barbara is a small city with a big active population: cyclists, hikers, surfers, and many retirees who intend to stay active. Video makes specialty pelvic floor care a 45-minute session at home.
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 Santa Barbara and Montecito
Common reasons Santa Barbara and Montecito patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Santa Barbara and Montecito
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 Santa Barbara and Montecito
ZIP codes 93108, 93101, 93103, 93105, 93109, 93110, 93013. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Montecito
- Hope Ranch
- The Riviera
- The Mesa
- Samarkand
- Summerland
- Carpinteria
- Goleta
Nearby: Calabasas, Hidden Hills and Westlake Village · Malibu · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from Santa Barbara and Montecito
Do you see patients in Montecito?
Yes, by secure video, usually within a week.
Do you treat menopause-related pelvic symptoms?
Yes. Urgency, leaking and pain with intimacy around menopause are treated by video, alongside a gynecologist's 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.