Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
20 minutes to the office from Aventura.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Chaperone option.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Contraindication screen.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage for panic tension
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Stress-related myalgia.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric 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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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.
Claims that massage detoxes depression.
How Aventura patients actually get here
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Privacy for undressing.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Session in a private room.
Book Massage Therapy
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.