Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
clinical massage referral alongside a real mental-health plan
We will not claim cortisol miracles.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
DSM-5-TR framing for clinical massage referral
Service-area patients of Aventura.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Neck pain without red flags.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33180
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.
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ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Panic chest tightness was treated as a knot.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Aventura patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Document response.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Session in a private room.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Referral path to evaluation.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Next step
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Aventura so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.