Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
People search integrative massage psychiatry when the body is loud. We still take a psychiatric history.
Massage Therapy for Aventura patients
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Contraindication screen.
Chaperone option.
Documentation.
DSM-5-TR framing for integrative massage psychiatry
Not during acute mania.
integrative massage psychiatry still needs screening.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
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.
Access from Aventura
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.
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.
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.
Psych clinic and massage never shared contraindications.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.