Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Integrative massage inside a medical home
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Indications and differentials
Not as detox.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
massage for insomnia still needs screening.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Session in a private room.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Clinical FAQ
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
How close is your office to Dania Beach?
Extremely close — our Hollywood office is approximately 5-10 minutes from Dania Beach. We're one of the nearest psychiatric practices for Dania Beach residents.
Is the practice large or small?
We're a focused private practice where you work directly with Dr. Chatelier, DNP — not a large clinic. This ensures continuity of care and a strong therapeutic relationship.
10-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Dania Beach presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Dania Beach patients who drive 10 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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You wanted quiet and got a high-volume spa.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Dania Beach patients who drive 10 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
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.