Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Muscle tension care for Broward County patients
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Stop-word.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
No weight comments.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 0 min from Hollywood.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
What we do not do
Resort massage is hospitality. This is adjunctive clinical body work.
No CBD-cure upsell as policy.
Yoga studios are not a mental-status exam.
Indications and differentials
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not as detox.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
sports stress massage still needs screening.
Why Hollywood presentations look the way they do
You wanted quiet and got a high-volume spa.
You were upsold stones and packages as mental-health care.
Neck pain from Hollywood commuting plus SSRI bruxism, nobody coordinated.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Document response.
Privacy for undressing.
Book Massage Therapy
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.