Southern California · Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley, by video.
Tehachapi, Bear Valley Springs, Kernville and Lake Isabella 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
Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley
Why Tehachapi and Kern River patients choose video.
The mountains east of Bakersfield are ranches, retirees and river towns, with a long drive down the canyon for most appointments. Retirees with leaking or urgency, ranch families with back pain and mothers after childbirth are seen one-on-one by video.
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 Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley
Common reasons Tehachapi and Kern River patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Tehachapi and the Kern River 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 Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley
ZIP codes 93238, 93240, 93561. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Tehachapi
- Bear Valley Springs
- Stallion Springs
- Golden Hills
- Kernville
- Lake Isabella
- Wofford Heights
Nearby: Bakersfield · Lancaster, Palmdale and the Antelope Valley · Mammoth Lakes and the Eastern Sierra · All of Southern California
Questions
Questions from Tehachapi and the Kern River Valley
Can older adults do video physical therapy?
Yes. A phone or tablet with a camera is enough, and a family member can help with setup.
Do you treat prolapse?
Yes. Heaviness and pressure from prolapse are evaluated by video, and the plan covers strength, pressure management and daily habits.
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.