Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
20 minutes to the office from Fort Lauderdale.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Hygiene and linens.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
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.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
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.
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.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Session in a private room.
DSM-5-TR framing for psychiatric adjunct massage
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Not as detox.
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.