Western Montana · Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers, by video.
A lake cabin in Woods Bay, a condo above Bigfork Bay or a house on the hill in Lakeside: any private room works for a video visit with Dr. Elana Shalem.
- Private pay, superbill for PPO reimbursement
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers
Why Flathead Lake patients choose video.
The north end of Flathead Lake swings hard between seasons. Summer brings cherry stands along Highway 35, boats out of Bigfork Bay, plays at the summer playhouse and a guest room that never stays empty; winter settles back to retirees, remote workers and families who know Highway 82 in the snow, with Blacktail Mountain's ski runs above Lakeside. Bladder changes after menopause, prolapse, hip pain and back pain from dock and boat work are common reasons people around the lake book.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Montana: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers
Common reasons Flathead Lake patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers
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: Montana 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 Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers
ZIP codes 59911, 59922, 59932. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Bigfork
- Woods Bay
- Ferndale
- Echo Lake
- Somers
- Lakeside
Nearby: Kalispell and Columbia Falls · Polson, Ronan and the Mission Valley · Whitefish · All of Western Montana
Questions
Questions from Bigfork, Lakeside and Somers
Is a video visit private enough with a house full of summer guests?
Yes. Visits are one-on-one on a HIPAA-compliant platform, and nothing is recorded. Any room with a door that closes works, and early morning or evening times help when the house is busy.
Can women in their sixties and seventies start prolapse treatment from the lake house?
Yes. Pelvic organ prolapse and bladder changes after menopause are treated at any age, one-on-one by video. An internal exam is not possible by video; if a hands-on assessment would change the plan, Dr. Shalem says so and helps coordinate local care.
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.