Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage therapy as a psychiatric adjunct in Lighthouse Point
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Documentation.
Scent opt-out.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Referral path to evaluation.
32-minute path to the Hollywood office
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
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.
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.
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Clinical FAQ
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
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.
DSM-5-TR framing for stress massage broward
stress massage broward still needs screening.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
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.
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.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Consent and stop-word.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Massage Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
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.