Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Cortisol and massage: what the evidence actually says
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 32 min from Lighthouse Point.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Document response.
Session in a private room.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Lighthouse Point (Broward County) has about 10,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 32 minutes from Lighthouse Point Yacht Club and the Venetian Waterway.
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.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Scent opt-out.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.