Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Lauderhill
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
What we rule in — and rule out
Neck pain without red flags.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
massage for anxiety still needs screening.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Referral path to evaluation.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Access from Lauderhill
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.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderhill. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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You live 18 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.