South Florida · Wellington · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Wellington, by video.
Wellington patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video, from a horse farm, a seasonal rental or a house near the showgrounds.
- Private pay, or Aetna and Medicare in-network
- No referral needed to start
- Usually seen within a week
Wellington
Why Wellington patients choose video.
Wellington's winter season brings riders, trainers and grooms from around the world. Riding loads the pelvis, hips and low back, and pelvic pain, back pain and leaking are common in riders. Video visits fit around show schedules, and year-round families are seen for postpartum recovery and back pain too.
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 Wellington
Common reasons Wellington patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Wellington
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 Wellington
ZIP codes 33414, 33449. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Palm Beach Polo
- Equestrian Preserve
- Grand Prix Village
- Olympia
- Saddle Trail
- Palm Beach Point
Nearby: Palm Beach · Jupiter and Palm Beach Gardens · Belle Glade, Pahokee and Clewiston · All of South Florida
Questions
Questions from Wellington
Do you treat riders?
Yes. Pelvic, hip and low back pain in riders are evaluated by video, with the plan built around time in the saddle.
Can seasonal riders continue care after the season?
Often, yes. Dr. Shalem is licensed in seven states, so video care can continue in several of them; we check before the move.
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.