Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
IV 'weight support' marketing vs actual indications
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC treats the psychiatric drivers and medication effects that move weight. This is not a spa weight-loss brand.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Booking a wellness consult is booking a clinical visit.
IV weight support is not an indication we treat with drips.
DSM-5-TR framing for sleep weight wellness
Body image distress with medical risk.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Deerfield Beach FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Walk-in?
No.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Involve family only with consent.
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Involve family only with consent.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Next step
Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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 Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Deerfield Beach 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.