Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
Licensed massage scope is respected; we do not ask therapists to diagnose ADHD.
Massage Therapy for Coconut Creek patients
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
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Not during acute mania.
Not as detox.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Privacy for undressing.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 32 min from Coconut Creek.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Stop-word.
Hygiene and linens.
Contraindication screen.
Chaperone option.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.