New York City and Long Island · Upper West Side · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy on the Upper West Side, by video.
Upper West Side parents, runners and Riverside Park regulars see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, without carrying a stroller down the subway stairs.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
Upper West Side
Why Upper West Side patients choose video.
The Upper West Side runs on strollers and running shoes: the Central Park loop at dawn, Riverside Park with a toddler, a return to the reservoir after a second baby. Postpartum recovery, diastasis recti and leaking with running are common reasons people here book. Video visits happen during nap time, from the living room floor.
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 Upper West Side
Common reasons Upper West Side patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay on the Upper West Side
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 Upper West Side
ZIP codes 10023, 10024, 10025, 10069. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Lincoln Square
- Central Park West
- Riverside Drive
- West End Avenue
- Manhattan Valley
- Riverside South
- Morningside Heights
Nearby: Upper East Side · West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron · Riverdale · All of New York City and Long Island
Questions
Questions from the Upper West Side
Can my baby be in the room during a video visit?
Yes. Many postpartum visits happen with a baby in the room. Sessions can pause for a feed, and the home program is built around nap schedules.
When can I start pelvic floor physical therapy after giving birth?
Many people start around six weeks postpartum, after the obstetric check. Earlier education visits are possible, and Dr. Shalem tailors the timing to the birth and the recovery.
How soon can I be seen?
Usually within a week. Early morning, evening and weekend video visits are available.
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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.