Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Functional labs when fatigue plus weight plus mood travel together
Binge-eating disorder, night eating, and restriction/binge cycles need a higher-level-of-care decision sometimes. Outpatient coaching is not enough then.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Holistic weight care means whole-person, not unregulated.
How Lighthouse Point patients actually get here
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.
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.
Labs as indicated.
Involve family only with consent.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Sleep, shift work, and Lighthouse Point food access.
Indications and differentials
Binge-eating or night-eating.
Patients who want monitoring, not a challenge.
Second opinion after a spa program.
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Document why a requested product was refused.
No IV for weight loss.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
Clinical FAQ
How far is the office?
32 minutes from Lighthouse Point.
Who is the clinician?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
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.
Next step
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Wellness & Weight Management can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Wellness & Weight Management. Mention Lighthouse Point so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.