Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
neck tension massage alongside a real mental-health plan
People search neck tension massage when the body is loud. We still take a psychiatric history.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Session in a private room.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Chaperone option.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Claims that massage detoxes depression.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Consent and stop-word.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Indications and differentials
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Service-area patients of Aventura.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.