Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Labs as instruments, not identity
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Clinical scope of Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing in Broward County
Ferritin and fatigue belong in psychiatry when the history fits.
Psychiatric lab testing is not a personality quiz.
How Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing is structured
History first.
Write the hypothesis.
Give timing/fasting instructions.
Pick the smallest panel that could change the plan.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Davie sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Davie (Broward County) has about 105,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Nova Southeastern University and Broward College's Davie campus.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Results visit.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Ferritin with context of inflammation.
Fasting when lipids/glucose needed.
Hypothesis in the note before the order.
GeneSight after trial history.
Clinical FAQ
Do labs replace a psychiatric diagnosis?
No.
Genetic privacy?
We treat it as sensitive data.
Will you order a huge wellness panel?
Not as a default.
Can labs be wrong?
Yes. We repeat when needed.
Can I draw near Davie?
Usually yes.
Telehealth results?
If you are in Florida.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated: curiosity panels.
Abnormal prior labs without interpretation.
Patient request after counseling on limits.
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Next step
Start with one thorough Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing 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
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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.