Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
Massage Therapy for Lighthouse Point patients
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Clinical FAQ
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Chaperone option.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Privacy for undressing.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Session in a private room.
DSM-5-TR framing for integrative massage psychiatry
integrative massage psychiatry still needs screening.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not during acute mania.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.