Upstate and Western New York · Mohawk Valley · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in the Mohawk Valley, by video.
Mohawk Valley patients in Herkimer, Little Falls, Ilion, Johnstown, Gloversville and Amsterdam 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
Mohawk Valley
Why Mohawk Valley patients choose video.
The Mohawk Valley is old mill towns, farms and the Erie Canal, with Utica, Schenectady and Albany a drive away in either direction. Manufacturing and farm workers with back and shoulder pain, retirees with leaking or prolapse, and young families are seen one-on-one by video.
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 Mohawk Valley
Common reasons Mohawk Valley 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 Mohawk Valley
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 Mohawk Valley
ZIP codes 12010, 12078, 12095, 13350, 13357, 13365. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Herkimer
- Little Falls
- Ilion
- Mohawk
- Johnstown
- Gloversville
- Amsterdam
- Canajoharie
Nearby: Cooperstown and Otsego County · Lewis County and the Tug Hill · Central Adirondacks · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from the Mohawk Valley
Do you treat shoulder pain?
Yes. Shoulder pain from lifting and repetitive work is treated with orthopedic physical therapy by video.
Can older adults use video visits?
Yes. A phone or tablet is enough, and a family member can help with setup on the first visit.
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.