Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hollywood-based massage serving North Miami Beach
Licensed massage scope is respected; we do not ask therapists to diagnose ADHD.
Massage Therapy for North Miami Beach patients
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Session in a private room.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Consent and stop-word.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage for anxiety
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Service-area patients of North Miami Beach.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
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
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in North Miami Beach presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Shame about needing body work for anxiety.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Scent opt-out.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Chaperone option.
Next step
Request a Massage Therapy 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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention North Miami Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.