Upstate and Western New York · Pittsford and Brighton · Private pay
Private pelvic floor physical therapy in Pittsford and Brighton, by video.
Pittsford, Brighton, Mendon and Penfield patients see Dr. Elana Shalem by video from home, lake-effect snow or not.
- Aetna in-network, or private pay
- No referral for the first 10 visits or 30 days
- Usually seen within a week
Pittsford and Brighton
Why Pittsford and Brighton patients choose video.
Rochester's east side suburbs are full of families, physicians, engineers and university staff with full calendars. Pregnancy, postpartum recovery and pelvic pain are common reasons to book, along with back pain through long winters. Video visits keep care on schedule when the roads are bad.
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 Pittsford and Brighton
Common reasons Pittsford and Brighton patients book.
All services: Women's pelvic floor physical therapy · Men's pelvic floor physical therapy · Orthopedic physical therapy
Private pay
Private pay in Pittsford and Brighton
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 Pittsford and Brighton
ZIP codes 14506, 14526, 14534, 14610, 14618. Any home with an internet connection works.
- Pittsford Village
- Brighton
- Mendon
- Penfield
- Perinton
- Fairport
Nearby: Canandaigua and Victor · Geneseo and Letchworth · Williamsville, Clarence and East Aurora · All of Upstate and Western New York
Questions
Questions from Pittsford and Brighton
Can I do pelvic floor physical therapy in winter without leaving home?
Yes. Visits are by video, so they continue through snow days and school closures.
What does the first visit look like?
A 60-minute video evaluation: history, movement and breathing assessment, guided self-assessments and a plain-language plan with a short home program.
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.