North Florida · Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast, by video.
Forgotten Coast patients in Apalachicola, St. George Island, Carrabelle, Port St. Joe and Cape San Blas see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Private pay, or Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
Why Forgotten Coast patients choose video.
The Forgotten Coast is oyster boats, fishing villages and quiet beaches, an hour and a half or more from Tallahassee or Panama City. Fishing families with back and shoulder pain, retirees and second-home owners are seen one-on-one by video.
One-on-one with Dr. Elana Shalem, PT, DPT (CAPP-OB), licensed in Florida: a 60-minute evaluation, then 45-minute follow-ups.
What we treat in Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
Common reasons Forgotten Coast patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
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 and traditional Medicare in Florida, billed directly. Medicare Advantage plans vary; coverage is confirmed before the first visit.
Referrals: Florida allows you to start physical therapy without a referral. If care continues past 30 days for a condition no physician has seen you for, we help you get a quick practitioner review so treatment can continue.
Neighborhoods
Serving all of Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
ZIP codes 32320, 32322, 32328, 32456. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Apalachicola
- Eastpoint
- St. George Island
- Carrabelle
- Port St. Joe
- Cape San Blas
- Mexico Beach
Nearby: Tallahassee · Perry, Madison and the Big Bend · 30A and Santa Rosa Beach · All of North Florida
Questions
Questions from Apalachicola and the Forgotten Coast
Is video physical therapy realistic on the coast?
Yes. A steady connection for a video call is enough, and a phone on cellular data often works.
Is Medicare accepted?
EMS Therapy is in-network with traditional Medicare in Florida. Medicare Advantage plans vary, so we check before the first visit.
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.