Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
Pelvic floor and orthopedic physical therapy in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast, by video.
Private pay with superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Women's and men's pelvic health and orthopedic physical therapy, one-on-one with a Doctor of Physical Therapy, from home anywhere in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast.
- No referral needed (unrestricted direct access)
- Usually seen within a week
- Video visits anywhere in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
What we treat in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
Three specialties. One physical therapist.
South of Portland the specialists thin out fast, and the coast has almost none. Video visits bring a pelvic health specialist to Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Roseburg, and every coastal town from Astoria to Coos Bay.
Women's pelvic floor physical therapy
- Pregnancy and after birth
- Postpartum recovery · Pregnancy pelvic and back pain · Diastasis recti · C-section recovery
- Bladder and bowel
- Urinary incontinence · Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency · Pelvic organ prolapse · Constipation and bowel dysfunction
- Pain and recovery
- Painful intercourse · Chronic pelvic pain · Menopause pelvic health · Recovery after pelvic surgery
Women's pelvic health in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
Men's pelvic floor physical therapy
- After prostate treatment
- Leaking after prostate surgery · Pelvic floor and erectile dysfunction
- Pain and urgency
- Chronic pelvic pain syndrome · Male urgency, frequency and leaking
Men's pelvic health in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
Orthopedic physical therapy
- Spine
- Low back pain · Sciatica · Neck pain and headaches
- Hip and knee
- Hip pain · Knee pain · Rehab after knee or hip surgery
- Shoulder, foot and ankle
- Shoulder pain · Foot and ankle pain
Coverage in Oregon
Insurance and pricing
Bring your plan name to the discovery call and we confirm your physical therapy benefit before the first visit. No surprises.
Private pay
Visits in Oregon are private pay. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer for out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards accepted. Rates are quoted on the free discovery call.
Referrals
Oregon 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.
Marion, Polk, Yamhill, Linn, Benton, Lane, Douglas, and all coastal counties are seen by video.
Questions
Questions people ask in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
- Is there a pelvic floor physical therapist in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast?
- Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Oregon?
- Can I get pelvic floor physical therapy by telehealth in Oregon?
- Can I get reimbursed for out-of-network pelvic floor physical therapy in Oregon?
- Can pelvic floor physical therapy be done over video?
- How many pelvic floor physical therapy visits does it take?
- How much does pelvic floor physical therapy cost?
- Do men need pelvic floor physical therapy?
Where
Anywhere in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
A video visit works the same in Salem, Eugene, Corvallis, Albany, McMinnville, Springfield, Roseburg, Astoria, Seaside, Lincoln City, Newport, Coos Bay, and Florence as it does anywhere else in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast. No clinic, no drive, no waiting room.
- Salem
- Eugene
- Corvallis
- Albany
- McMinnville
- Springfield
- Roseburg
- Astoria
- Seaside
- Lincoln City
- Newport
- Coos Bay
- Florence
- Everywhere in between
Pages for each area
- Salem, Keizer and Silverton
- Newberg, Dundee and McMinnville
- Corvallis and Philomath
- Albany, Lebanon and Sweet Home
- Eugene
- Springfield and Cottage Grove
- Roseburg and the Umpqua Valley
- Astoria, Seaside and Cannon Beach
- Manzanita, Tillamook and Pacific City
- Lincoln City, Depoe Bay and Newport
- Florence, Yachats and Reedsport
- Coos Bay, North Bend and Coquille
- Bandon, Gold Beach and Brookings
How it works
How a virtual visit works
Most of pelvic floor physical therapy is education, breathing and pressure management, movement retraining, and a home program. All of it works on camera. During the evaluation, Dr. Shalem guides a self-assessment so she can see how the pelvic floor is coordinating with breath and movement. An internal examination is not possible by video; if a hands-on assessment would change the plan, she says so and helps the patient find local care.
Discovery call
15 minutes, free, by phoneA short call to hear what is going on, explain how visits work, and check insurance or pricing. No pressure to book.
Evaluation
60 minutes, by videoDr. Shalem takes a full history, watches how you move and breathe, and guides the self-assessments she needs to build a plan.
Your plan
Same visitYou leave the evaluation with a plain-language explanation and a short home program, usually a few minutes a day.
Follow-ups
45 minutes, every 1 to 2 weeksProgress checks, program updates, and techniques you can do yourself, for as long as they are useful.
For a video visit you will need
- A phone, tablet, or laptop with a camera
- A private room
- A mat or towel
- About an hour
Questions
Common questions in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast
Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Oregon?
Oregon 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.
What insurance do you take in Oregon?
Private pay: Visits in Oregon are private pay. We provide a superbill you can submit to your insurer for out-of-network reimbursement. HSA and FSA cards accepted. Rates are quoted on the free discovery call.
Do you see men as well as women?
Yes. Dr. Shalem treats women's pelvic health, men's pelvic health (leaking after prostate surgery, chronic pelvic pain, urgency, and pelvic-floor-related erectile dysfunction), and orthopedic conditions for everyone.
Do I have to live near a city to be seen?
No. Video visits work anywhere in Willamette Valley and the Oregon Coast with an internet connection. Patients in rural areas are a large share of the practice.
What does a visit cost?
With in-network insurance, your plan's physical therapy copay or cost share; we verify it before the first visit. Private-pay rates are quoted on the free discovery call, and a superbill is provided for out-of-network reimbursement.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within a week. Evening and weekend appointments are available.
Your physical therapist
Dr. Elana Shalem, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy, University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences, Miami. Licensed in Oregon.
Dr. Shalem treats pelvic health for women and men, from pregnancy and postpartum recovery to bladder, bowel, and pelvic pain conditions and recovery after prostate or pelvic surgery, and general orthopedic conditions of the back, neck, hips, knees, shoulders, and feet. Visits are one-on-one and unhurried, and she explains what she is seeing in plain language.
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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.