Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
IV 'weight support' marketing vs actual indications
Walk-in weight management is not a lobby scale.
What Wellness & Weight Management actually includes
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Mind-body weight loss still uses A1c.
From intake to follow-up: Wellness & Weight Management
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Document GLP-1 risks if used.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Involve family only with consent.
What we rule in — and rule out
Postpartum weight plus depression.
Not indicated to treat anorexia with a GLP-1.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Not indicated as cosmetic rapid loss.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Insurance?
Verify. Metabolic meds and visits have different coverage rules.
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.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
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.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Medication list vs weight curve.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Avoid dual major med changes plus a crash diet.
No untested supplement stacks.
Parking, hours, and video visits
{access}. That access pattern is why Wellness & Weight Management for Margate is written as a service-area page, not as a fake storefront.
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.
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Labs as indicated.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
After Wellness & Weight Management is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.