Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
hs-CRP is a marker, not a diagnosis
Functional is a method (history → hypothesis → test), not a brand of IV.
What Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing actually includes
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Functional medicine psychiatry here refuses uninterpretable catalogs.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not start TRT off a single afternoon T.
Do not ignore lithium levels for a wellness panel.
Cost consent.
Results appointment.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
North Miami Beach (Miami-Dade County) has about 43,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Oleta River State Park and the 163rd Street corridor.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Do not stack 12 supplements the same week as a new antidepressant without a reason.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Is GeneSight required?
No.
What if labs are normal?
We still treat the psychiatric diagnosis if it is there.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
How soon results?
Depends on the lab. We schedule a results visit.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Can North Miami Beach residents use your Hollywood office?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from North Miami Beach via I-95. We also offer telehealth for routine medication management and follow-up appointments.
Do you understand immigration-related mental health challenges?
Yes. We see many patients dealing with adjustment stress, anxiety related to immigration experiences, and intergenerational trauma. Our evaluations consider these cultural and social factors alongside clinical symptoms.
24-minute path to the Hollywood office
Neighborhoods we hear from most in North Miami Beach include Eastern Shores, Fulford, and the U.S. 1 commercial strip. ZIP codes 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179 map to this service-area page.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
hs-CRP used to sell an unproven stack.
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Results visit.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Share with PCP with consent.
Send to a draw site near 33160 when possible.
Book Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing. Mention North Miami Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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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.