Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage when SSRIs caused jaw clenching — we still check the diagnosis
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
Massage Therapy for Fort Lauderdale patients
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Fort Lauderdale as a service area.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
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Fort Lauderdale (Broward County) has about 183,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 20 minutes from Las Olas, Port Everglades, and the downtown medical district.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
No way to stop a session mid-table.
Indications and differentials
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Neck pain without red flags.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not as detox.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
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.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Document response.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
No weight comments.
Stop-word.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
If Massage Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.