Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Wellness & Weight Management without a shame script
Binge-eating disorder, night eating, and restriction/binge cycles need a higher-level-of-care decision sometimes. Outpatient coaching is not enough then.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Sleep weight wellness: apnea and insomnia are metabolic.
Affordable coaching leftover slug: this is medical care.
What changes if Wellness & Weight Management is done thoroughly
Clear no to untested supplement stacks.
Plans that assume a South Florida work schedule.
Crisis path if restriction is medically dangerous.
Higher level of care when BMI/behaviors demand it.
GLP-1 only with a medical indication and monitoring.
What we rule in — and rule out
Wellness & Weight Management still needs screening.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
10-minute path to the Hollywood office
Dania Beach 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.
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Dania Beach presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
PMDD carb cravings called lack of discipline.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Dania Beach 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Dania Beach presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Involve family only with consent.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Stressors we document in Dania Beach
You gained 40 pounds on an antipsychotic and were told to try harder.
Alcohol calories and mood were separated in two different clinics.
You were put on a 800-calorie plan with an active eating disorder.
Dania Beach FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
How far is the office?
10 minutes from Dania Beach.
Walk-in?
No.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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 Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Dania Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.