Maui, Molokai and Lanai · Molokai
Pelvic floor physical therapy in Molokai, by video.
Molokai patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, with no flight to Maui or Oahu for physical therapy.
- TRICARE West, HMSA and HMSA QUEST in-network
- TRICARE Select: no referral needed
- Usually seen within a week
Molokai
Why Molokai patients choose video.
On Molokai, most specialty care means a flight. Pelvic floor physical therapy is one specialty that does not have to: education, coordination training and a home program all work on camera.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Hawaii: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
Military families and veterans
TRICARE in Molokai, step by step.
Veterans on Molokai can ask their VA provider about community care. Military retirees and families on TRICARE are in-network through TRICARE West.
EMS Therapy is in-network with TRICARE West. Veterans can also ask their VA provider for a pelvic floor physical therapy consult through VA community care. TRICARE in Hawaii, plan by plan · Veterans.
What we treat in Molokai
Common reasons Molokai patients book.
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Urinary incontinence
- Low back pain
- Rehab after knee or hip surgery
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Coverage
Insurance in Molokai
In-network: TRICARE West, HMSA and HMSA QUEST. 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.
Plan by plan: TRICARE · HMSA · HMSA QUEST
Referrals: Hawaii allows you to start physical therapy without a physician referral. Your insurance plan may still ask for one (TRICARE Prime and some HMSA plans do), and we check that for you before the first visit.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Molokai
ZIP codes 96748, 96770, 96729, 96757. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Kaunakakai
- Kualapuu
- Hoolehua
- Maunaloa
- Kalae
- East End
Nearby: Lanai · Kahului and Wailuku · All of Maui, Molokai and Lanai
Questions
Questions from Molokai
Is there pelvic floor physical therapy on Molokai?
EMS Therapy treats Molokai patients by video from home, usually within a week. HMSA, HMSA QUEST and TRICARE West are in-network.
Do I need a computer?
No. A phone with a camera is enough.
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.