Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Hollywood-based massage serving Hollywood
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Stop-word.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Contraindication screen.
Chaperone option.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Neck pain from Hollywood commuting plus SSRI bruxism, nobody coordinated.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Hollywood FAQs for Massage Therapy
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Indications and differentials
neck tension massage still needs screening.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not during acute mania.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
What we do not do
Honest adjunct vs dishonest cure.
Yoga studios are not a mental-status exam.
Not a replacement for CBT-I.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
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.