New York City and Long Island · West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in the West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron, by video.
West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, one-on-one, between a morning class and the first meeting.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron
Why West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron patients choose video.
Downtown and Flatiron patients are often active and particular: boutique fitness, long runs on the Hudson River Greenway, heavy lifting at the gym. Leaking with impact, pelvic pain that limits workouts and pain with intercourse are common reasons to book. The plan is built around the training, not a clinic machine.
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 the West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron
Common reasons West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in the West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron
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 West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron
ZIP codes 10001, 10003, 10010, 10011, 10014. Any home with an internet connection works.
- West Village
- Greenwich Village
- Chelsea
- Meatpacking District
- Hudson Yards
- Flatiron
- Gramercy Park
Nearby: Tribeca, SoHo and Battery Park City · Upper West Side · Midtown East and Murray Hill · All of New York City and Long Island
Questions
Questions from the West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron
Can pelvic floor physical therapy address leaking during workouts?
Leaking with jumping, running or lifting is one of the most common reasons people start pelvic floor physical therapy. The plan works on pressure management, coordination and strength inside the training people already do.
Do you treat men?
Yes. Men are seen one-on-one by video for pelvic pain, urgency, leaking after prostate surgery and pelvic floor-related erectile concerns.
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.