Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional labs when fatigue plus weight plus mood travel together
Binge-eating disorder, night eating, and restriction/binge cycles need a higher-level-of-care decision sometimes. Outpatient coaching is not enough then.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Body confidence program language in old URLs still leads to a medical visit.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Access from Fort Lauderdale
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.
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.
Weight was used as a vital sign of your worth in clinic.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
How far is the office?
20 minutes from Fort Lauderdale.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
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
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Patients who want monitoring, not a challenge.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Local context for Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Weight was used as a vital sign of your worth in clinic.
Insulin resistance never measured.
A hormone mill promised T or estrogen would melt fat.
What changes if Wellness & Weight Management is done thoroughly
Eating-disorder screening before any deficit diet.
Exercise dosed around depression and injury.
Telehealth check-ins from Fort Lauderdale when appropriate.
Body image therapy referral.
Coordination with the prescriber of an SGA.
Parking, hours, and video visits
{access}. That access pattern is why Wellness & Weight Management for Fort Lauderdale is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
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.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Wellness & Weight Management visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Fort Lauderdale so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.