Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep, cortisol clues, and the scale
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Miami-Dade County
Holistic weight care means whole-person, not unregulated.
Walk-in weight management leftover slug: we schedule.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Involve family only with consent.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Sleep, shift work, and Aventura food access.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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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You were discharged from a weight program for 'noncompliance' during a depressive episode.
Aventura FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
walk-in weight management still needs screening.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Next step
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.
Request a Wellness & Weight Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
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.