Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
Massage Therapy for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea include The A1A village core and the Commercial Boulevard beach approach. ZIP codes 33308 map to this service-area page.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Panic chest tightness was treated as a knot.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Session in a private room.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Consent and stop-word.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Stop-word.
Chaperone option.
Hygiene and linens.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not as detox.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Service-area patients of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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.