Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hollywood-based massage serving Coconut Creek
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Coconut Creek as a service area.
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Scent opt-out.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Session in a private room.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Clinical FAQ
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Do you evaluate menopause-related mood changes?
Yes. Many Coconut Creek patients come to us specifically for the intersection of hormonal changes and mood disorders. We offer comprehensive hormone panels alongside psychiatric evaluation.
How do I get to your office from Coconut Creek?
Our Hollywood office is about 25-30 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. First evaluations are in-person; many follow-up med checks can be done via telehealth.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coconut Creek presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
DSM-5-TR framing for integrative massage psychiatry
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Book Massage Therapy
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.
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.