Upstate and Western New York · Chautauqua County · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Chautauqua County, by video.
Chautauqua County patients in Jamestown, Fredonia, Dunkirk, Mayville and around Chautauqua 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
Chautauqua County
Why Chautauqua County patients choose video.
Chautauqua County is grape country along Lake Erie, a lake ringed by summer cottages and the Chautauqua Institution, and small cities with long winters. Summer residents, farm families, SUNY Fredonia staff and retirees are seen one-on-one by video, with care that continues after the season.
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 Chautauqua County
Common reasons Chautauqua County patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Chautauqua County
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 Chautauqua County
ZIP codes 14048, 14063, 14701, 14722, 14757, 14787. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Jamestown
- Fredonia
- Dunkirk
- Chautauqua
- Mayville
- Westfield
- Lakewood
- Bemus Point
Nearby: Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville · Williamsville, Clarence and East Aurora · Corning and Elmira · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from Chautauqua County
Can summer residents start care here and continue later?
Yes, anywhere in New York by video. Dr. Shalem is licensed in seven states, so care can often continue after the season; we check first.
Do you treat bladder leaking?
Yes. Leaking with coughing, sneezing, lifting or on the way to the bathroom is one of the most common reasons women and men book.
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.