Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Coral Springs
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Do you work with patients dealing with trauma-related anxiety?
Yes. Our psychiatric evaluations thoroughly assess anxiety and trauma-related conditions, and we create comprehensive treatment plans that may include medication, therapy referrals, and functional testing.
Is telehealth available for Coral Springs patients?
Absolutely. Many Coral Springs patients use our secure telehealth platform, especially for follow-up medication management appointments. It saves the drive while maintaining quality of care.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage for panic tension
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Neck pain without red flags.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Coral Springs presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Coral Springs patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Document response.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Contraindication screen.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Privacy for undressing.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.