Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
People search psychiatric adjunct massage when the body is loud. We still take a psychiatric history.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Scent opt-out.
No weight comments.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
How Hillsboro Beach patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Hillsboro Beach include The barrier-island residential strip along A1A. ZIP codes 33062 map to this service-area page.
Hillsboro 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.
Document response.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
36-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Hillsboro Beach patients who drive 36 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.
Hillsboro 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.
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 36 min from Hillsboro Beach.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for psychiatric adjunct massage
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Not as detox.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.