Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. North Miami Beach patients who drive 24 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Session in a private room.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Session in a private room.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179
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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Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
No way to stop a session mid-table.
Indications and differentials
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not during acute mania.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy 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.