Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body work that stays in scope
Aventura patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Contraindication screen.
Stop-word.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Privacy for undressing.
Access from Aventura
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Eating-disorder patients weighed or body-commented.
DSM-5-TR framing for sports stress massage
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Not as detox.
Neck pain without red flags.
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.
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.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.