Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
Massage may reduce somatic tension. It does not treat major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis as a standalone.
Massage Therapy for Dania Beach patients
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Indications and differentials
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33004
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 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.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
Stop-word.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Documentation.
Clinical FAQ
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
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.
How Dania Beach patients actually get here
Dania Beach sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
ZIP 33004 is the lead postal code listed for Dania Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.