Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional labs when fatigue plus weight plus mood travel together
SGAs and some antidepressants cause weight gain. We name that and discuss switches or metformin/GLP-1 only when appropriate.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Walk-in weight management leftover slug: we schedule.
Booking a wellness consult is booking a clinical visit.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Clinical FAQ
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
How far is the office?
20 minutes from Aventura.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Aventura sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Privacy around weighing.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
DSM-5-TR framing for body confidence program
Body image distress with medical risk.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
If Wellness & Weight Management is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management 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.