Central Florida · Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid, by video.
Highlands County patients in Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid 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

Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid
Why Highlands County patients choose video.
Highlands County is the middle of the state: lakes, citrus and cattle, a large retired population and well over an hour to Orlando or Tampa. Video visits remove the drive. Leaking, urgency, prolapse, men's pelvic health and recovery after joint replacement 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 Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid
Common reasons Highlands County 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 Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid
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 Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid
ZIP codes 33825, 33852, 33870, 33872, 33875. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Sebring
- Avon Park
- Lake Placid
- Sun 'n Lake
- Spring Lake
- Lorida
Nearby: Arcadia and Wauchula · Okeechobee · Vero Beach · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from Sebring, Avon Park and Lake Placid
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 spouse 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.