New York City and Long Island · Williamsburg and Greenpoint · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Williamsburg and Greenpoint, by video.
Williamsburg and Greenpoint patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, with no trek to a Manhattan clinic.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week

Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Why Williamsburg and Greenpoint patients choose video.
North Brooklyn is young, active and increasingly full of first-time parents. Questions are often about pregnancy and postpartum recovery, pain with intercourse, and pelvic pain no one has explained. Video visits are private, start on time and fit around freelance schedules, shift work and childcare.
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 Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Common reasons Williamsburg and Greenpoint patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Williamsburg and Greenpoint
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 Williamsburg and Greenpoint
ZIP codes 11206, 11211, 11222, 11249. Any home with an internet connection works.
- North Williamsburg
- South Williamsburg
- East Williamsburg
- Greenpoint
- McCarren Park
- Bushwick
Nearby: Park Slope and Prospect Heights · Brooklyn Heights, DUMBO and Cobble Hill · West Village, Chelsea and Flatiron · All of New York City and Long Island
Questions
Questions from Williamsburg and Greenpoint
Is pain during intercourse a reason to see a pelvic floor physical therapist?
Yes, it is a common one. The evaluation looks at muscle tension, coordination, breathing and habits, and the plan is paced around comfort.
How much does it cost?
Rates are quoted on the free 15-minute discovery call. Aetna is in-network; other visits are private pay with a superbill for out-of-network reimbursement, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted.
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.