Central Florida · Okeechobee · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Okeechobee, by video.
Okeechobee and north-shore Lake Okeechobee patients 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
Okeechobee
Why Okeechobee patients choose video.
Okeechobee is cattle, dairy and fishing country on the north shore of the lake, an hour or so from the coast by two-lane road. Ranch and dairy families, anglers and retirees are seen one-on-one by video for back pain, leaking, prolapse and recovery after surgery.
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 Okeechobee
Common reasons Okeechobee patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Okeechobee
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 Okeechobee
ZIP codes 34972, 34974. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Okeechobee
- Taylor Creek
- Basswood
- Buckhead Ridge
- Lakeport
Nearby: Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid · Vero Beach · Arcadia and Wauchula · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from Okeechobee
Is Medicare accepted?
EMS Therapy is in-network with traditional Medicare and Aetna in Florida. Other plans are private pay with a superbill.
What do I need for a video visit?
A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera, a private room and space to lie down.
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.