Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
How Massage Therapy is structured
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Consent and stop-word.
Session in a private room.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 14 min from Cooper City.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Is Cooper City close to your office?
Very close — our Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension is about 10 minutes from Cooper City via Stirling Road or Griffin Road.
Do you work with families?
Yes. We provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adults, and can coordinate care with family therapists for a comprehensive approach.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33328, 33330
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Cooper City patients who drive 14 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33328 is the lead postal code listed for Cooper City. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Cooper City presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Hygiene and linens.
Stop-word.
Contraindication screen.
Book Massage Therapy
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.