Central Florida · Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa, by video.
Citrus County patients in Crystal River, Inverness, Homosassa and Citrus Hills 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

Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa
Why Citrus County patients choose video.
The Nature Coast is springs, manatees and retirement communities, about ninety minutes from Tampa or Gainesville. Video visits bring a pelvic health specialist to the house. Leaking, urgency, prolapse, men's pelvic health and joint-replacement recovery are common reasons to book.
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 Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa
Common reasons Citrus County patients book.
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Urinary incontinence
- Leaking after prostate surgery
- Rehab after knee or hip surgery
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa
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 Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa
ZIP codes 34428, 34429, 34446, 34448, 34450, 34452. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Crystal River
- Inverness
- Homosassa
- Lecanto
- Hernando
- Floral City
- Citrus Hills
Nearby: The Villages · Ocala and Marion County · South Tampa and Davis Islands · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa
Is Medicare accepted?
EMS Therapy is in-network with traditional Medicare in Florida. Medicare Advantage plans vary, so we check before the first visit.
Can a family member join the visit?
Yes. A spouse or family member is welcome to join, or the visit can be completely private.
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.