Upstate and Western New York · Corning and Elmira · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Corning and Elmira, by video.
Corning, Elmira, Horseheads, Bath and Hornell patients 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
Corning and Elmira
Why Corning and Elmira patients choose video.
The Chemung and Steuben valleys mix glassmaking, engineering jobs, farms and small cities. Young families, engineers with desk-bound backs and necks, and retirees with leaking or urgency are seen one-on-one by video, without a trip to Rochester or Ithaca.
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 Corning and Elmira
Common reasons Corning and Elmira patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Corning and Elmira
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 Corning and Elmira
ZIP codes 14810, 14830, 14843, 14845, 14901, 14904, 14905. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Corning
- Elmira
- Horseheads
- Big Flats
- Painted Post
- Bath
- Hornell
Nearby: Ithaca and Trumansburg · Seneca and Keuka Lakes · Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from Corning and Elmira
Do you treat neck and back pain from desk work?
Yes. Orthopedic physical therapy for neck and back pain is done by video, with a plan built around the workstation and the workday.
Can I start without a referral?
Yes. New York allows physical therapy without a referral for up to 10 visits or 30 days, whichever comes first.
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.