Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
We will not claim cortisol miracles.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
What we rule in — and rule out
Neck pain without red flags.
massage for panic tension still needs screening.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Session in a private room.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Referral path to evaluation.
Contraindication screen.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Documentation.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33328, 33330
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Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Cooper City (Broward County) has about 35,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 14 minutes from Cooper City High School and the Stirling Road corridor.
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Cooper City FAQs for Massage Therapy
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 14 min from Cooper City.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.