New York City and Long Island · The North Fork and Shelter Island · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy on the North Fork and Shelter Island, by video.
North Fork and Shelter Island patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, with no ferry, no Long Island Expressway and no lost day.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
The North Fork and Shelter Island
Why North Fork and Shelter Island patients choose video.
Farm stands, vineyards and two ferries make the North Fork and Shelter Island a good place to live and a hard place to leave for an appointment. Many residents are retired or semi-retired, and leaking, prolapse, urgency at night and recovery after joint replacement are common reasons to book. Video visits come to the farmhouse.
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 on the North Fork and Shelter Island
Common reasons North Fork and Shelter Island patients book.
- Overactive bladder, urgency and frequency
- Pelvic organ prolapse
- Leaking after prostate surgery
- Rehab after knee or hip surgery
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay on the North Fork and Shelter Island
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 the North Fork and Shelter Island
ZIP codes 11935, 11944, 11952, 11957, 11964, 11971. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Southold
- Greenport
- Mattituck
- Cutchogue
- Orient
- Peconic
- Shelter Island
- Jamesport
Nearby: The Hamptons · Huntington and Cold Spring Harbor · Garden City · All of New York City and Long Island
Questions
Questions from the North Fork and Shelter Island
Is video physical therapy realistic for older adults?
Yes. Many patients in their 60s, 70s and 80s use video visits with a phone or tablet, and a family member can help with setup.
Do you treat men?
Yes. Urgency, frequency, leaking after prostate surgery and pelvic pain in men are treated one-on-one by video.
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.