Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage when SSRIs caused jaw clenching — we still check the diagnosis
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Scent opt-out.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Consent and stop-word.
Document response.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Indications and differentials
Not as detox.
Neck pain without red flags.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
How Davie patients actually get here
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.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 12 min from Davie.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
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.
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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.