Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body confidence that does not deny medical risk
IV drips are not a weight-loss indication. We will say no.
Wellness & Weight Management for Hollywood patients
Top-rated language ignored.
Mental health weight programs have to diagnose binge-eating and depression, not just count almonds.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
Laxative or purge behaviors were never screened.
Steroid bursts for other illnesses were ignored.
Night eating after insomnia from SSRIs.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
IV lounges are not metabolic clinics.
We will not outperform a registered dietitian at meal planning — we will refer.
Coaching without licensure is not this page.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Do not start a crash diet in active eating disorder.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Indications and differentials
Patients who want monitoring, not a challenge.
Second opinion after a spa program.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Hollywood FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Walk-in?
No.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
How far is the office?
0 minutes from Hollywood.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Refer if medically unstable restriction.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Eating-disorder screen every new patient in this service line.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Hollywood so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.