Upstate and Western New York · Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville, by video.
Olean, Salamanca, Wellsville and Ellicottville 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
Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville
Why Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville patients choose video.
The western Southern Tier is hills, forests, small cities and ski country around Ellicottville, with Buffalo and Rochester well over an hour away. Farm families, college staff in Olean and Alfred, skiers and retirees are seen one-on-one by video for pelvic floor and orthopedic care.
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 Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville
Common reasons Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville
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 Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville
ZIP codes 14706, 14727, 14760, 14779, 14895. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Olean
- Allegany
- Salamanca
- Wellsville
- Cuba
- Belmont
- Ellicottville
Nearby: Chautauqua County · Corning and Elmira · Williamsville, Clarence and East Aurora · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from Olean, Salamanca and Wellsville
Can I do physical therapy by video in a rural area?
Yes. A phone or laptop with a camera and a steady connection is enough, and cellular data often works.
Do you treat ski injuries?
Yes. Knee, hip and back rehabilitation is done by video once the doctor has cleared outpatient physical therapy.
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.