Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage for insomnia physiology — with a sleep differential
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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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.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
What we rule in — and rule out
Service-area patients of Deerfield Beach.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
sports stress massage still needs screening.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Hygiene and linens.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Chaperone option.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33064, 33441, 33442, 33443
Deerfield Beach 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.
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.
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.
Headache red flags ignored.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Consent and stop-word.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.