Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not during acute mania.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Document response.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Hallandale Beach (Broward County) has about 42,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Gulfstream Park and the A1A beach district.
Hallandale Beach 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.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Chaperone option.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Contraindication screen.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
How close is Hallandale Beach to your office?
Our Hollywood office is only about 10 minutes from Hallandale Beach via US-1 or I-95. We're very convenient for Hallandale residents.
Do you work with patients from diverse cultural backgrounds?
Yes. Our practice serves South Florida's diverse communities with culturally aware psychiatric care. Dr. Chatelier's multicultural background informs her compassionate, evidence-based approach.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Request a Massage Therapy 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.
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.