Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
Licensed massage scope is respected; we do not ask therapists to diagnose ADHD.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Clinical FAQ
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
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.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Scent opt-out.
Stop-word.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Broward County
Insomnia 'cured' for one night then blamed on you.
You live 0 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
You were told massage would replace your antidepressant.
How this differs from a 15-minute med check
Yoga studios are not a mental-status exam.
Resort massage is hospitality. This is adjunctive clinical body work.
Psychiatry treats diagnoses; massage treats tissue tension.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Consent and stop-word.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage for insomnia
Neck pain without red flags.
Not as detox.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
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.
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.
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.