Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage when SSRIs caused jaw clenching — we still check the diagnosis
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Aventura sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Privacy for undressing.
What changes if Massage Therapy is done thoroughly
Sleep hygiene plus body work, not body work instead of apnea referral.
Scent and pressure preferences recorded.
Referral out when pain is neurologic or rheumatologic.
Stop-the-session consent.
Helpful for muscle guarding while meds and therapy do diagnostic work.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Pregnancy not asked.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Headache red flags ignored.
Indications and differentials
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not during acute mania.
Stress-related myalgia.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33180
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Aventura (Miami-Dade County) has about 40,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Aventura Mall and the Intracoastal waterfront.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Aventura include The Waterways, Williams Island, and the Biscayne Boulevard corridor. ZIP codes 33160, 33180 map to this service-area page.
You live 20 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 20 min from Aventura.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Men welcome?
Yes.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Is your practice discreet for Aventura patients?
Absolutely. We maintain strict HIPAA compliance, and our telehealth option ensures complete privacy. Many Aventura patients prefer virtual appointments from their residence or office.
Do you address image-related anxiety and mood disorders?
Yes. We treat the full spectrum of anxiety and mood disorders, including those related to social pressure, perfectionism, and performance expectations common in high-achieving communities.
Book Massage Therapy
Request a Massage Therapy visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
Related care
Clinician: Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Last medical review: 2026-09-21.
Florida telehealth psychiatry is available to established and new patients located in Florida at the time of the visit, subject to licensure and clinical appropriateness. An in-person evaluation at the Hollywood office may be recommended when a physical exam, vital signs, or a more complete diagnostic interview is needed.
This information is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It does not establish a provider-patient relationship. Always seek care from a qualified clinician for questions about a medical or psychiatric condition. If you are in crisis, call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department.