Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
Panic can include chest and neck tension. Cardiac and psychiatric workups are not optional because a massage is booked.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
36-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Hillsboro Beach presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
ZIP 33062 is the lead postal code listed for Hillsboro Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Eating-disorder patients weighed or body-commented.
Clinical FAQ
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Can I do all appointments via telehealth?
After an initial evaluation (which we recommend in-person for the most thorough assessment), most follow-up appointments can be conducted via our secure telehealth platform.
How do you ensure privacy?
All appointments and records are HIPAA-compliant. Telehealth sessions use encrypted video, and we never share patient information without explicit consent.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Broward County
Insomnia 'cured' for one night then blamed on you.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Claims that massage detoxes depression.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
Integration with anxiety or insomnia plans.
Honest evidence limits.
No miracle claims.
No detox language.
Documentation of response (sleep, tension) without fake stars.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Hillsboro Beach (Broward County) has about 2,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Hillsboro Inlet Lighthouse and Millionaire Mile.
ZIP 33062 is the lead postal code listed for Hillsboro Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Indications and differentials
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not as detox.
Service-area patients of Hillsboro Beach.
Stress-related myalgia.
Book Massage Therapy
If Massage Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.