Maryland's Eastern Shore · Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island, by video.
Somerset County patients can book Dr. Elana Shalem by video from Princess Anne, Crisfield, Deal Island or a kitchen table on Smith Island.
- CareFirst, Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed in Maryland
- Usually seen within a week
Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
Why Somerset County patients choose video.
Somerset County is the Shore's southern tip: Princess Anne's historic county seat and university, Crisfield's crab-packing heritage and its summer crab and clam bake, and Smith Island, reached only by boat and known for its layered cake. Watermen, plant workers, students and retirees spread across a lot of marsh and farmland, and a trip to Salisbury or beyond takes planning. The reasons people here book are usually back pain, bladder control problems, postpartum recovery and prolapse.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Maryland: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
Common reasons Somerset County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
In-network: CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna and traditional Medicare. Other plans are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement; HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We confirm the physical therapy benefit before the first visit.
Referrals: Maryland allows you to see a physical therapist for evaluation and treatment without a physician referral, with no visit limit. Some insurance plans still ask for one, and we check that for you.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
ZIP codes 21817, 21853. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Princess Anne
- Westover
- Marion Station
- Crisfield
- Deal Island
- Smith Island
Nearby: Salisbury and Wicomico County · Ocean City, Berlin and Ocean Pines · Cambridge and Dorchester County · All of Maryland's Eastern Shore
Questions
Questions from Princess Anne, Crisfield and Smith Island
Can someone on Smith Island have visits with a limited internet connection?
Often, yes. Cellular data often works for video, and a phone with a camera is enough, along with a private room and floor space for a mat.
Can visits fit around a waterman's early mornings?
Yes. Early morning, evening and weekend times are available, so a 45-minute follow-up can happen before the boat goes out or after the day's work.
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.