Central Florida · The Villages · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in The Villages, by video.
Residents of The Villages see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, between pickleball, golf and everything else on the calendar.
- Private pay, or Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
The Villages
Why Villages patients choose video.
The Villages is one of the largest retirement communities in the country, and its residents stay busy. A pelvic floor problem gets in the way of all of it: leaking on the pickleball court, urgency on the golf course, getting up three times a night. Men are seen after prostate surgery, and anyone can be seen after a hip or knee replacement. Video visits come to the house.
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 The Villages
Common reasons Villages patients book.
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Urinary incontinence
- 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 The Villages
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 The Villages
ZIP codes 32159, 32162, 32163. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Spanish Springs
- Lake Sumter Landing
- Brownwood
- Village of Fenney
- Lady Lake
- Wildwood
- Oxford
Nearby: Ocala and Marion County · Mount Dora and Lake County · Crystal River, Inverness and Homosassa · All of Central Florida
Questions
Questions from The Villages
Is Medicare accepted?
EMS Therapy is in-network with traditional Medicare in Florida. Medicare Advantage plans vary, so we check before the first visit.
Is video physical therapy realistic at 75 or 80?
Yes. Many patients in their 70s and 80s use a phone or tablet for visits, and a spouse or family member can help with setup.
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.