Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
IV 'weight support' marketing vs actual indications
Sustainable means a plan you can run during a Broward County work week.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Wellness weight loss on this site means psychiatric-metabolic care, not a boot camp.
Holistic weight care means whole-person, not unregulated.
Why Margate presentations look the way they do
You were put on a 800-calorie plan with an active eating disorder.
PMDD carb cravings called lack of discipline.
A hormone mill promised T or estrogen would melt fat.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
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.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.
Margate FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Self-esteem focus only?
Not if medical risk is present.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
Do I need a dietitian?
Often yes. We refer.
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.
Walk-in?
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.
Outcomes we target — without promising them
Binge-eating diagnosis when criteria are met.
PMDD and luteal eating mapped.
Informed refusal of weight as a goal if that is not why you came.
Coordination with the prescriber of an SGA.
TSH, A1c, lipids when indicated.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Margate presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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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.
You gained 40 pounds on an antipsychotic and were told to try harder.
Indications and differentials
Metabolic syndrome plus psychiatric illness.
PMDD-related intake changes.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Depression/anxiety driving intake or inactivity.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.