Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
What we rule in — and rule out
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not during acute mania.
Not as detox.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Access from Fort Lauderdale
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 33301 is the lead postal code listed for Fort Lauderdale. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
{access}. That access pattern is why Massage Therapy for Fort Lauderdale is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Pregnancy not asked.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Document response.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Scent opt-out.
Next step
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 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.