Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Lighthouse Point
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Lighthouse Point as a service area.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lighthouse Point patients who drive 32 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
No way to stop a session mid-table.
Why Lighthouse Point presentations look the way they do
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Chronic pain dismissed as 'just anxiety' without a pain plan.
Headache red flags ignored.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
Integration with anxiety or insomnia plans.
Respect for trauma survivors' control of the table.
Coordination with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC when you are also in psychiatric care.
Documentation of response (sleep, tension) without fake stars.
Screen for medical contraindications.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
ZIP 33064 is the lead postal code listed for Lighthouse Point. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
DSM-5-TR framing for Massage Therapy
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Lighthouse Point FAQs for Massage Therapy
Where?
Hollywood office area; 32 min from Lighthouse Point.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Lighthouse Point so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.