Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Dania Beach
Thyroid, sleep apnea, and insulin resistance are medical, not 'mindset.'
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Self-esteem weight care without medical screening is incomplete.
Body confidence program language in old URLs still leads to a medical visit.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Indications and differentials
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Dania Beach (Broward County) has about 32,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 10 minutes from Dania Beach Pier and the antique district.
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.
Involve family only with consent.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Document why a requested product was refused.
A1c/lipids/TSH as indicated.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Alcohol quantification.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Walk-in?
No.
Do you offer IV weight loss?
No.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
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.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
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
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.
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.