Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
psychiatric adjunct massage alongside a real mental-health plan
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Chaperone option.
Documentation.
Stop-word.
No weight comments.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33004
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Dania Beach include Downtown Dania, the marina district, and US-1. ZIP codes 33004 map to this service-area page.
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.
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.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Indications and differentials
Service-area patients of Dania Beach.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not during acute mania.
Not as detox.
Dania Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 10 min from Dania Beach.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
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.
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.
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.