Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body work that stays in scope
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Consent and stop-word.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Contraindication screen.
Chaperone option.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
How Deerfield Beach patients actually get here
Deerfield Beach (Broward County) has about 86,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and downtown Deerfield.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Deerfield Beach include The Cove, Crystal Lake, and the A1A beach strip. ZIP codes 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443 map to this service-area page.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Where?
Hollywood office area; 36 min from Deerfield Beach.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
36-minute path to the Hollywood office
Deerfield Beach (Broward County) has about 86,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and downtown Deerfield.
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Deerfield Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Deerfield Beach include The Cove, Crystal Lake, and the A1A beach strip. ZIP codes 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443 map to this service-area page.
Massage during a manic episode that needed medical care.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Deerfield Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.