North Florida · Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee, by video.
Ponte Vedra Beach, Sawgrass and Nocatee patients 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

Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee
Why Ponte Vedra patients choose video.
Ponte Vedra is golf, beaches and young families in Nocatee, with Jacksonville traffic between them and most appointments. Golfers with back and hip pain, postpartum mothers and retirees after joint replacement 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 Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee
Common reasons Ponte Vedra patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee
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 Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee
ZIP codes 32081, 32082. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Ponte Vedra Beach
- Sawgrass
- Marsh Landing
- Old Ponte Vedra
- Plantation at Ponte Vedra
- Nocatee
Nearby: St. Augustine · San Marco, Avondale and Ortega · Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach · All of North Florida
Questions
Questions from Ponte Vedra Beach and Nocatee
Do you treat golfers?
Yes. Low back, hip and shoulder pain in golfers are treated with a plan built around the swing.
Do you take Aetna?
Yes, EMS Therapy is in-network with Aetna and traditional Medicare in Florida. Other plans are private pay with a superbill.
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.