Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Massage Therapy for Fort Lauderdale patients
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
No weight comments.
Referral path to evaluation.
Indications and differentials
Stress-related myalgia.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Clinical FAQ
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 20 min from Fort Lauderdale.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Document response.
20-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
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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.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.