Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Indications and differentials
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not as detox.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Clinical FAQ
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
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.
Access from Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea (Broward County) has about 6,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea reef and pedestrian village.
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.
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Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Book Massage Therapy
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.
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.