Western Maryland · Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County, by video.
Carroll County patients, from Eldersburg and Sykesville up to Westminster, Hampstead and Taneytown, see Dr. Elana Shalem by video and skip the drive to Baltimore.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
Why Carroll County patients choose video.
Carroll County is rolling farmland, 4-H barns at the county fair each summer and small-town Main Streets, with Eldersburg and Sykesville growing fast in the south and Westminster as the county seat. Many residents commute toward Baltimore on Route 140 or Liberty Road, and the drive home can run long. Taneytown, New Windsor and Union Bridge stay rural. Pregnancy and postpartum care, leaking, back pain from farm work and pelvic pain are common reasons Carroll County residents 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 Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
Common reasons Carroll County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
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 Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
ZIP codes 21074, 21102, 21157, 21158, 21784, 21787. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Westminster
- Eldersburg
- Sykesville
- Finksburg
- Hampstead
- Manchester
- Taneytown
- New Windsor
- Union Bridge
Nearby: Ellicott City, Clarksville and Glenelg · Hunt Valley, Sparks and Monkton · Frederick · Thurmont and Emmitsburg · All of Western Maryland
Questions
Questions from Westminster, Eldersburg and Carroll County
Can back pain from farm work be treated by video?
Yes. Orthopedic care for back, hip and shoulder problems is done one-on-one by video, with a home program built around chores, lifting and the seasons.
What if a Carroll County patient has a plan other than CareFirst?
Aetna and traditional Medicare are in-network too. Any other plan is private pay, with a superbill after each visit for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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.