Central Florida · St. Petersburg · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in St. Petersburg, by video.
St. Petersburg patients, from Snell Isle and the Old Northeast to downtown and Kenwood, 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
St. Petersburg
Why St. Petersburg patients choose video.
St. Pete is waterfront condos, historic neighborhoods, artists, young families and retirees on the same streets. Since the 2024 hurricanes, many households have been living somewhere temporary, and video care travels with them. Leaking, prolapse, postpartum recovery and back pain 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 St. Petersburg
Common reasons St. Petersburg patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in St. Petersburg
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 St. Petersburg
ZIP codes 33701, 33704, 33705. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Old Northeast
- Snell Isle
- Downtown St. Pete
- Crescent Lake
- Kenwood
- Old Southeast
- Coquina Key
Nearby: South Tampa and Davis Islands · Sarasota, Siesta Key and Longboat Key · Lakewood Ranch · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from St. Petersburg
Can I start care while living in temporary housing?
Yes. Visits are by video, so care starts and continues wherever home is right now, anywhere in Florida.
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.