Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Exercise and depression: prescription vs punishment
Walk-in weight management is not a lobby scale.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
What we rule in — and rule out
OSA plus weight plus mood.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33301, 33304, 33305, 33306
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
You were put on a 800-calorie plan with an active eating disorder.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Fort Lauderdale sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
No untested supplement stacks.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
Medication list vs weight curve.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Next step
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.