Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
What we do not do
We will send you to the ER faster than a spa will.
Honest adjunct vs dishonest cure.
Not a replacement for CBT-I.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
No way to stop a session mid-table.
You were upsold stones and packages as mental-health care.
DVT risk ignored.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Document response.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Clinical FAQ
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 0 min from Hollywood.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Contraindication screen.
Documentation.
Indications and differentials
Stress-related myalgia.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.