Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Exercise and depression: prescription vs punishment
GLP-1 medications have GI, gallbladder, and lean-mass considerations plus psychiatric comorbidity.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Miami-Dade County
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Second opinion after a spa program.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
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.
ZIP 33160 is the lead postal code listed for Aventura. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Sleep screen.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Clinical FAQ
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33180
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Aventura presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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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.
Binge episodes are secret in a Aventura household.
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.