Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
20 minutes to the office from Fort Lauderdale.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Fort Lauderdale include Victoria Park, Flagler Village, Coral Ridge, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Document response.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
Fort Lauderdale 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.
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.
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Hypermobile joints injured by aggressive work.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Session in a private room.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Massage Therapy
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Neck pain without red flags.
Next step
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.