Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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.
Session in a private room.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Clinical FAQ
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Hygiene and linens.
Referral path to evaluation.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
How Massage Therapy is structured
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Indications and differentials
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Service-area patients of Lighthouse Point.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Next step
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.
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.