Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body work that stays in scope
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
DSM-5-TR framing for psychiatric adjunct massage
Stress-related myalgia.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Privacy for undressing.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Document response.
Session in a private room.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33160, 33162, 33169, 33179
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.
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North Miami Beach sits in Miami-Dade County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Hypermobile joints injured by aggressive work.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
If Massage Therapy 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.
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.