Hudson Valley and the Capital Region · Washington County · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Washington County, by video.
Washington County patients, from Cambridge and Salem to Granville and Whitehall, 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

Washington County
Why Washington County patients choose video.
Washington County is dairy farms, slate quarries and small villages in the hills east of the Hudson. Farm families and retirees with back pain, leaking or prolapse are seen one-on-one by video, with no drive to Albany or Saratoga.
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 Washington County
Common reasons Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington County
ZIP codes 12816, 12832, 12834, 12865, 12887. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Cambridge
- Salem
- Greenwich
- Granville
- Whitehall
- Fort Edward
- Hudson Falls
- Argyle
Nearby: Saratoga Springs · Lake George and the Southern Adirondacks · Hudson and Columbia County · All of Hudson Valley and the Capital Region
Questions
Questions from Washington County
Can older adults do video physical therapy?
Yes. A phone or tablet with a camera is enough, and a family member can help with setup on the first visit.
How much does it cost?
Rates are quoted on the free discovery call. Aetna is in-network; other visits are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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.