Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body confidence that does not deny medical risk
Lighthouse Point food environment (shift work, late restaurants, hurricane stockpiling) is history, not moral failure.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
Functional weight testing is hypothesis-driven, not a catalog of 80 biomarkers.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Hormone weight loss?
Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
Do you offer IV weight loss?
No.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Lighthouse Point presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Involve family only with consent.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
Alcohol quantification.
Sleep screen.
DSM-5-TR framing for emotional eating therapy
emotional eating therapy still needs screening.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Patients asking for GLP-1 who also have a psych history.
Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Next step
Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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.
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.
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.