New York City and Long Island · Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill, by video.
Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, one-on-one, without crossing a bridge for an appointment.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill
Why Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill patients choose video.
Brownstone Brooklyn is full of professionals who commute into Manhattan and then come home to young children, and an appointment in Midtown costs a whole afternoon. Video visits take 45 minutes at home. The plan covers pregnancy, postpartum recovery and the back and hip pain that comes with carrying a toddler up brownstone stairs.
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 Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill
Common reasons Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill
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 Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill
ZIP codes 11201, 11231. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Brooklyn Heights
- DUMBO
- Cobble Hill
- Carroll Gardens
- Vinegar Hill
- Columbia Street Waterfront
- Red Hook
Nearby: Park Slope and Prospect Heights · Tribeca, SoHo and Battery Park City · Williamsburg and Greenpoint · All of New York City and Long Island
Questions
Questions from Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill
Can I start pelvic floor physical therapy while pregnant?
Yes. Pelvic girdle pain, back pain, birth preparation and pelvic floor coordination are all covered by video at any stage of pregnancy.
Do I need a referral in New York?
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.