Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Session in a private room.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Consent and stop-word.
What we rule in — and rule out
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
integrative massage psychiatry still needs screening.
Stress-related myalgia.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33308
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.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
You wanted quiet and got a high-volume spa.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
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.
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.