Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
Massage may reduce somatic tension. It does not treat major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis as a standalone.
Massage Therapy for Fort Lauderdale patients
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Privacy for undressing.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Hygiene and linens.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Scent opt-out.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
How Fort Lauderdale patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Fort Lauderdale patients who drive 20 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Document response.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Massage Therapy
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
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.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.