Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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Cooper City patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Cooper City presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Privacy for undressing.
Access from Cooper City
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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Cooper City include Monterra, Cooper City proper, and the western suburban grid. ZIP codes 33328, 33330 map to this service-area page.
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.
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How Massage Therapy is structured
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Privacy for undressing.
Cooper City FAQs for Massage Therapy
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Chaperone option.
Referral path to evaluation.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.