Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Muscle tension care for Broward County patients
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
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 therapeutic massage hollywood
therapeutic massage hollywood still needs screening.
Service-area patients of Lighthouse Point.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Privacy for undressing.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Hygiene and linens.
Stop-word.
No weight comments.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Access from Lighthouse Point
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
You were told massage would replace your antidepressant.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.
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.