Southern California · Santa Monica · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Santa Monica, by video.
Santa Monica runners, surfers, Pilates regulars and new parents see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, one-on-one, without the drive across the Westside.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Santa Monica
Why Santa Monica patients choose video.
Santa Monica is active, and pelvic floor symptoms show up in active people: leaking on the beach path, pressure during heavy lifts, a return to running after pregnancy that does not feel right. The program is built around the sport, not a clinic machine, and the 45-minute follow-ups fit before work.
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 Monica
Common reasons Santa Monica 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 Monica
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 Monica
ZIP codes 90401, 90402, 90403, 90404, 90405. Any home with an internet connection works.
- North of Montana
- Ocean Park
- Sunset Park
- Wilshire Montana
- Mid-City
- Venice
- Mar Vista
Nearby: Pacific Palisades and Brentwood · Malibu · Beverly Hills · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from Santa Monica
Can pelvic floor physical therapy help with a return to running after pregnancy?
Yes. Return to running after pregnancy is one of the most common reasons Santa Monica patients book. The plan rebuilds pressure management, strength and impact tolerance step by step.
Do you need to see me in person?
No. Visits are by secure video. An internal examination is not possible by video; if a hands-on assessment would change the plan, Dr. Shalem says so.
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.