Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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Massage Therapy for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
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Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Massage Therapy
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Document response.
Consent and stop-word.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Scent opt-out.
Referral path to evaluation.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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.
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.
Eating-disorder patients weighed or body-commented.
Next step
If Massage Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.