Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
We will not claim cortisol miracles.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Privacy for undressing.
Session in a private room.
Document response.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
No weight comments.
Referral path to evaluation.
DSM-5-TR framing for clinical massage referral
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not during acute mania.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Broward County
Insomnia 'cured' for one night then blamed on you.
Chronic pain dismissed as 'just anxiety' without a pain plan.
Shame about needing body work for anxiety.
What we do not do
Honest adjunct vs dishonest cure.
Resort massage is hospitality. This is adjunctive clinical body work.
Psychiatry treats diagnoses; massage treats tissue tension.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.