Upstate and Western New York · Central Adirondacks · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in the central Adirondacks, by video.
Patients in Old Forge, Inlet, Speculator, Long Lake, Indian Lake and Tupper Lake see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
Central Adirondacks
Why central Adirondacks patients choose video.
The middle of the Adirondack Park is lakes, camps and some of the smallest towns in New York, often an hour or more from the nearest city. Year-round residents, seasonal camp owners and retirees are seen one-on-one by video for leaking, prolapse, back pain and recovery after surgery.
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 the central Adirondacks
Common reasons central Adirondacks patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in the central Adirondacks
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 the central Adirondacks
ZIP codes 12164, 12812, 12842, 12847, 12986, 13360, 13420. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Old Forge
- Inlet
- Speculator
- Long Lake
- Indian Lake
- Blue Mountain Lake
- Tupper Lake
- Raquette Lake
Nearby: Lake Placid and Saranac Lake · Lewis County and the Tug Hill · Mohawk Valley · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from the central Adirondacks
Does it work with satellite or cellular internet?
Often, yes. A steady connection for a video call is enough. If the connection drops, Dr. Shalem calls back to finish the visit.
Can seasonal residents continue care after the summer?
Yes, anywhere in New York by video. Dr. Shalem is licensed in seven states, so care can often continue in a winter home too; 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.