Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage when SSRIs caused jaw clenching — we still check the diagnosis
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Clinical FAQ
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 12 min from Davie.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
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.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Davie presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Claims that massage detoxes depression.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Hygiene and linens.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Document response.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Privacy for undressing.
What we rule in — and rule out
Service-area patients of Davie.
Not during acute mania.
Neck pain without red flags.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Next step
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.
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.