Hudson Valley and the Capital Region · Woodstock and New Paltz · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Woodstock and New Paltz, by video.
Woodstock, New Paltz, Stone Ridge and Saugerties patients 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

Woodstock and New Paltz
Why Woodstock and New Paltz patients choose video.
Ulster County is artists, climbers at the Gunks, university families in New Paltz and a steady stream of people who moved up from the city. Pregnancy and postpartum care, pelvic pain and climbing or hiking injuries are common reasons to book. Video visits replace the drive to Kingston or Poughkeepsie.
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 Woodstock and New Paltz
Common reasons Woodstock and New Paltz patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Woodstock and New Paltz
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 Woodstock and New Paltz
ZIP codes 12440, 12477, 12484, 12498, 12561. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Woodstock
- New Paltz
- Stone Ridge
- High Falls
- Saugerties
- Gardiner
- Rosendale
- Phoenicia
Nearby: Rhinebeck, Millbrook and Red Hook · Northern Catskills · Cold Spring, Garrison and Beacon · All of Hudson Valley and the Capital Region
Questions
Questions from Woodstock and New Paltz
Can I do pelvic floor physical therapy during pregnancy by video?
Yes. Pelvic girdle pain, back pain, birth preparation and pelvic floor coordination are all taught by video.
Do you treat chronic pelvic pain?
Yes. Chronic pelvic pain in women and men is evaluated by video, with a plan that covers muscle tension, breathing, movement and daily habits.
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.