Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Exercise and depression: prescription vs punishment
Exercise is dosed like a treatment, not a punishment for eating.
Wellness & Weight Management for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients
Sleep weight wellness: apnea and insomnia are metabolic.
Walk-in weight management leftover slug: we schedule.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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.
You fear GLP-1 because of online panic, or you want it as a personality fix.
DSM-5-TR framing for IV weight support
Second opinion after a spa program.
OSA plus weight plus mood.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
IV weight support still needs screening.
Clinical FAQ
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Do you prescribe GLP-1s?
When medically appropriate and after eating-disorder screening. Not as a cosmetic product.
Exercise?
Dosed. Not a punishment.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Document why a requested product was refused.
No untested supplement stacks.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Screen restriction, binge, purge, laxatives.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Labs as indicated.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.