Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Davie
Panic can include chest and neck tension. Cardiac and psychiatric workups are not optional because a massage is booked.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not as detox.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
massage therapy south florida still needs screening.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33314 is the lead postal code listed for Davie. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Davie patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
You were told massage would replace your antidepressant.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Where?
Hollywood office area; 12 min from Davie.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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 Davie include NSU district, Ivanhoe, Park City, and western Davie equestrian tracts. ZIP codes 33314, 33317, 33324, 33325 map to this service-area page.
Session in a private room.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Book Massage Therapy
Request a Massage Therapy 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 Massage Therapy. Mention Davie 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.