Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Exercise and depression: prescription vs punishment
IV drips are not a weight-loss indication. We will say no.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
Indications and differentials
PMDD-related intake changes.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
wellness weight loss still needs screening.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Document why a requested product was refused.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
Privacy around weighing.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Telehealth for follow-up; office for exams.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Affordable coaching URL?
Retained slug. This is not cheap coaching.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
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.
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.
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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.
Sleep apnea untreated, scale blamed.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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.
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.