South Florida · Bonita Springs and Estero · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Bonita Springs and Estero, by video.
Bonita Springs and Estero 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

Bonita Springs and Estero
Why Bonita Springs and Estero patients choose video.
Between Naples and Fort Myers, Bonita Springs and Estero are golf communities, young families near Florida Gulf Coast University and a lot of seasonal residents. Video visits mean no drive on US-41. Pregnancy and postpartum care, leaking, urgency and golf-related back pain are common reasons to book.
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 Bonita Springs and Estero
Common reasons Bonita Springs and Estero patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Bonita Springs and Estero
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 Bonita Springs and Estero
ZIP codes 33928, 34134, 34135. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Bonita Springs
- Estero
- Bonita Bay
- The Brooks
- Pelican Landing
- Shadow Wood
- Barefoot Beach
Nearby: Naples · Sanibel and Captiva · Marco Island · All of South Florida
Questions
Questions from Bonita Springs and Estero
Do you treat back pain from golf?
Yes. Low back, hip and shoulder pain from golf are treated with a plan built around the swing.
Can a spouse join the video visit?
Yes. A spouse or family member is welcome to join, or the visit can be completely private.
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.