Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
People search clinical massage referral when the body is loud. We still take a psychiatric history.
Massage Therapy for Davie patients
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Trauma body work without a therapist and without consent nuance.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Davie 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.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Clinical FAQ
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Chaperone option.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No weight comments.
Scent opt-out.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Privacy for undressing.
Next step
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Davie so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.