Central Florida · Arcadia and Wauchula · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Arcadia and Wauchula, by video.
DeSoto and Hardee county patients in Arcadia, Wauchula, Zolfo Springs and Bowling Green see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, or Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Arcadia and Wauchula
Why Arcadia and Wauchula patients choose video.
DeSoto and Hardee counties are cattle ranches, citrus and small towns along the Peace River, about an hour from Sarasota and farther from Tampa. Ranch and farm families with back pain, mothers after childbirth and older adults with leaking are seen one-on-one by video.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Florida: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Arcadia and Wauchula
Common reasons Arcadia and Wauchula patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Arcadia and Wauchula
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.
Insurance: In-network with Aetna and traditional Medicare in Florida, billed directly. Medicare Advantage plans vary; coverage is confirmed before the first visit.
Referrals: Florida allows you to start physical therapy without a referral. If care continues past 30 days for a condition no physician has seen you for, we help you get a quick practitioner review so treatment can continue.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Arcadia and Wauchula
ZIP codes 33873, 34266, 34269. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Arcadia
- Wauchula
- Zolfo Springs
- Bowling Green
- Fort Ogden
Nearby: Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid · Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key · Lakewood Ranch · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from Arcadia and Wauchula
Do I need a referral?
No. Florida allows physical therapy to start without a referral.
Can I do visits on my phone?
Yes. Visits are by video, and a smartphone with a camera is enough.
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.