Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderhill patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Consent and stop-word.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
Lauderhill (Broward County) has about 74,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Lauderhill Mall and the Inverrary corridor.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lauderhill presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Clinical FAQ
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Does Dr. Chatelier understand Caribbean cultural views on mental health?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural perspectives on mental health common in Caribbean communities. She provides respectful, culturally aware psychiatric care.
How far is Lauderhill from your office?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 20 minutes from Lauderhill via University Drive or 441. Telehealth is available for patients who prefer virtual visits.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not during acute mania.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not as detox.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Request a Massage Therapy 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.
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.
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.