Southern Maryland · Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Leonardtown and St. Mary's City, by video.
Leonardtown, Piney Point and St. Mary's City patients, all the way to the southern tip of the county, have Dr. Elana Shalem one video call away.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
Why Leonardtown and St. Mary's City patients choose video.
Southern St. Mary's County is a peninsula of rivers and farmland between the Potomac and the Patuxent. Leonardtown has a small town square, a waterfront wharf on Breton Bay and the county oyster festival each October. Farther south, Historic St. Mary's City and its college sit on the St. Mary's River, and Piney Point and Tall Timbers line the Potomac. Many residents are retirees, teachers and families on long rural roads. Prolapse, leaking, knee pain and menopause-related pelvic changes 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 Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
Common reasons Leonardtown and St. Mary's City patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
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 Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
ZIP codes 20650, 20686. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Leonardtown
- St. Mary's City
- Piney Point
- Valley Lee
- Tall Timbers
- Ridge
Nearby: Lexington Park and Great Mills · Solomons and Lusby · La Plata, Port Tobacco and Indian Head · All of Southern Maryland
Questions
Questions from Leonardtown and St. Mary's City
Will video visits work from a farm or waterfront home in southern St. Mary's County?
In most cases. Cellular data often works if home internet is unreliable, and a phone or laptop with a camera is enough. A private room and floor space for a mat finish the setup.
Do you treat hip and knee pain as well as pelvic floor problems?
Yes. Orthopedic care covers hips, knees, backs, necks, shoulders, feet and ankles, and it can run alongside pelvic floor care in a single plan with Dr. Shalem.
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.