Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Sleep, cortisol clues, and the scale
Exercise is dosed like a treatment, not a punishment for eating.
Wellness & Weight Management for Coral Springs patients
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Sleep weight wellness: apnea and insomnia are metabolic.
Coral Springs FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
book wellness consult still needs screening.
Second opinion after a spa program.
Access from Coral Springs
Coral Springs sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
ZIP 33065 is the lead postal code listed for Coral Springs. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
You were put on a 800-calorie plan with an active eating disorder.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Coral Springs so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Wellness & Weight Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.