Hudson Valley and the Capital Region · Schoharie County · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Schoharie County, by video.
Schoharie County patients in Cobleskill, Middleburgh, Schoharie and Sharon Springs see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week

Schoharie County
Why Schoharie County patients choose video.
Schoharie County is farm country between Albany and Cooperstown, and a city appointment means most of a day. Farm families, SUNY Cobleskill staff and retirees are seen one-on-one by video for leaking, prolapse, back pain and recovery after surgery.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in New York: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Schoharie County
Common reasons Schoharie County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Schoharie County
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 in New York, billed directly. Other plans are private pay with a superbill; coverage is confirmed before the first visit.
Referrals: New York allows you to start physical therapy without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first. If care continues beyond that, we help you get a referral from your physician.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Schoharie County
ZIP codes 12043, 12122, 12157, 13459. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Cobleskill
- Middleburgh
- Schoharie
- Sharon Springs
- Richmondville
- Esperance
- Gilboa
Nearby: Saratoga Springs · Northern Catskills · Hudson and Columbia County · All of Hudson Valley and the Capital Region
Questions
Questions from Schoharie County
What do I need for a video visit?
A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera, a private room and space to lie down. The link arrives by email.
Do I need a referral?
Not to start. New York allows physical therapy without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first.
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.