Southern Maryland · La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
Pelvic floor physical therapy in La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head, by video.
From the La Plata courthouse to the Potomac at Indian Head and Cobb Island, Charles County patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by secure video.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
Why rural Charles County patients choose video.
Beyond Waldorf, Charles County turns rural fast: La Plata's small-town county seat and college campus, the restored colonial village at Port Tobacco, and long roads through the woods and farms of Nanjemoy to the Potomac. Indian Head sits at the end of Route 210, where the Indian Head Rail Trail starts its run east. Cobb Island and Newburg face the river near the Route 301 bridge into Virginia. Back and hip pain, prolapse, leaking and bladder urgency are common reasons people here book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Maryland: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
Common reasons rural Charles County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
In-network: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna and traditional Medicare. Other plans are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We confirm the physical therapy benefit before the first visit.
Referrals: Maryland allows you to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician referral, with no visit limit. Some insurance plans still ask for one, and we check that for you.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
ZIP codes 20640, 20646, 20677. Any home with an internet connection works.
- La Plata
- Port Tobacco
- Indian Head
- Bryans Road
- Marbury
- Nanjemoy
- Newburg
- Cobb Island
Nearby: Waldorf and White Plains · Leonardtown and St. Mary's City · Lexington Park and Great Mills · All of Southern Maryland
Questions
Questions from La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head
Can a first evaluation be booked within a week from La Plata?
Usually. Most new patients are seen within a week, after a free 15-minute discovery call. The 60-minute evaluation is by secure video from home.
Can hip pain and leaking be treated together in one plan?
Yes. Orthopedic and pelvic floor problems often show up together, and one plan with Dr. Shalem can cover hip or back pain alongside leaking or urgency.
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.