Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Margate patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Margate 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.
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DVT risk ignored.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Consent and stop-word.
Margate FAQs for Massage Therapy
Men welcome?
Yes.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
ZIP 33063 is the lead postal code listed for Margate. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Neck pain without red flags.
Next step
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.