Central Florida · South Tampa and Davis Islands · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in South Tampa and Davis Islands, by video.
South Tampa patients, from Hyde Park and Davis Islands to Palma Ceia and Beach Park, 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
South Tampa and Davis Islands
Why South Tampa patients choose video.
South Tampa is Bayshore runners, young families in old bungalows and professionals with long days downtown. Leaking with running, postpartum recovery, pelvic pain and back pain are common reasons to book. Video visits mean no Dale Mabry 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 South Tampa and Davis Islands
Common reasons South Tampa patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in South Tampa and Davis Islands
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 South Tampa and Davis Islands
ZIP codes 33606, 33609, 33611, 33629. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Hyde Park
- Davis Islands
- Bayshore
- Palma Ceia
- Beach Park
- Harbour Island
- Culbreath Isles
Nearby: St. Petersburg · Lakewood Ranch · Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from South Tampa and Davis Islands
Can I return to running after a baby?
Return to running after pregnancy is one of the most common reasons people book. The plan rebuilds pressure management, strength and impact tolerance step by step.
Do you take Aetna?
Yes, EMS Therapy is in-network with Aetna in Florida. Other plans are private pay with a superbill.
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.