Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
How Massage Therapy is structured
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Privacy for undressing.
Document response.
What we rule in — and rule out
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Broward County
Eating-disorder patients weighed or body-commented.
You were upsold stones and packages as mental-health care.
Trauma body work without a therapist and without consent nuance.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Scent opt-out.
Contraindication screen.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Clinical FAQ
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Massage Therapy versus a generic template visit
No CBD-cure upsell as policy.
Honest adjunct vs dishonest cure.
Chiropractic, PT, and massage have different scopes.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.