Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
If you need emergency care, skip the table. Go to the ER.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Miami-Dade County
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Privacy for undressing.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
No weight comments.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Contraindication screen.
Chaperone option.
Access from North Miami Beach
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.
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.
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.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
North Miami Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
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.
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.
How North Miami Beach patients actually get here
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.
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.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.