Central Florida · Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key, by video.
Sarasota, Siesta Key, Longboat Key and Bird Key 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
Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key
Why Sarasota patients choose video.
Sarasota's keys and bayfront neighborhoods are full of active retirees, seasonal residents and people who moved here for the beaches and the arts. Leaking, urgency, prolapse, men's pelvic health and recovery after hip or knee replacement are common reasons to book. Video visits come to the condo, with no bridge traffic.
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 Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key
Common reasons Sarasota patients book.
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- 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 Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key
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 Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key
ZIP codes 34228, 34236, 34242. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Downtown Sarasota
- St. Armands
- Lido Key
- Bird Key
- Siesta Key
- Longboat Key
- Harbor Acres
Nearby: Lakewood Ranch · St. Petersburg · Arcadia and Wauchula · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key
Can seasonal residents keep the same therapist?
Often, yes. Dr. Shalem is licensed in seven states, so video care can continue in several of them; we check before the move.
Is Medicare accepted?
EMS Therapy is in-network with traditional Medicare in Florida. Medicare Advantage plans vary, so we check before the first visit.
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.