Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage when SSRIs caused jaw clenching — we still check the diagnosis
Massage may reduce somatic tension. It does not treat major depression, bipolar disorder, or psychosis as a standalone.
Massage Therapy for Lighthouse Point patients
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
DSM-5-TR framing for sports stress massage
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
sports stress massage still needs screening.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Stop-word.
Chaperone option.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
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.
Session in a private room.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Access from Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Massage Therapy when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
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.
{access}. That access pattern is why Massage Therapy for Lighthouse Point is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
Chronic pain dismissed as 'just anxiety' without a pain plan.
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.
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.