Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Document response.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Indications and differentials
Service-area patients of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not as detox.
Not during acute mania.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
No weight comments.
Chaperone option.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Clinical FAQ
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the 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.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.