Upstate and Western New York · Lake Placid and Saranac Lake · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake, by video.
Lake Placid, Saranac Lake, Keene and Wilmington 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
Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
Why Lake Placid and Saranac Lake patients choose video.
The High Peaks draw skiers, climbers, endurance athletes and people who simply decided to live somewhere beautiful. Knee, hip and back problems from the mountains are common, and so are pelvic floor questions in athletes and new parents. A specialist appointment often means the drive to Plattsburgh or Albany; video means home.
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 Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
Common reasons Lake Placid and Saranac Lake patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
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 Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
ZIP codes 12942, 12943, 12946, 12983, 12997. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Lake Placid
- Saranac Lake
- Keene
- Keene Valley
- Wilmington
- Ray Brook
- Bloomingdale
Nearby: Plattsburgh and Malone · Central Adirondacks · St. Lawrence County · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from Lake Placid and Saranac Lake
Do pelvic floor problems affect athletes?
Often. Leaking, pelvic pain and pressure symptoms are common in runners, skiers and endurance athletes, and the plan is built around the training.
What about winter weather?
Visits are by video, so they go ahead from home in any weather.
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.