Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
Fort Lauderdale patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Hygiene and linens.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
How Massage Therapy is structured
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Document response.
What we rule in — and rule out
Optional, never required for psych care.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not during acute mania.
Neck pain without red flags.
Clinical FAQ
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.