Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Hollywood
Hollywood patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
What we do not do
Chiropractic, PT, and massage have different scopes.
Honest adjunct vs dishonest cure.
Not a replacement for CBT-I.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
No weight comments.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Stressors we document in Hollywood
DVT risk ignored.
You were upsold stones and packages as mental-health care.
You wanted quiet and got a high-volume spa.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Consent and stop-word.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. 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.