Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
Panic can include chest and neck tension. Cardiac and psychiatric workups are not optional because a massage is booked.
Massage Therapy for Coconut Creek patients
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Coconut Creek sits in Broward 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.
ZIP 33063 is the lead postal code listed for Coconut Creek. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Document response.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No weight comments.
Hygiene and linens.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Session in a private room.
Coconut Creek FAQs for Massage Therapy
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage and cortisol
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
massage and cortisol still needs screening.
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.
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.
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.