Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
What changes if Massage Therapy is done thoroughly
Follow-up that asks if psychiatric symptoms worsened.
Referral out when pain is neurologic or rheumatologic.
Coordination with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC when you are also in psychiatric care.
Pregnancy screening.
No body-shaming talk.
16-minute path to the Hollywood office
Miramar 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Miramar presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Miramar include Silver Shores, Riviera Isles, and the Miramar Parkway corridor. ZIP codes 33023, 33025, 33027, 33029 map to this service-area page.
You were told massage would replace your antidepressant.
Clinical FAQ
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do you understand Caribbean mental health perspectives?
Yes. Dr. Chatelier is Haitian-American and deeply understands the cultural nuances that affect mental health care in Caribbean communities. We provide culturally sensitive psychiatric treatment.
Is your office accessible from Miramar?
Our Hollywood office is about 15 minutes from Miramar via Miramar Parkway. We also offer telehealth appointments for added convenience.
How Miramar patients actually get here
Miramar (Broward County) has about 135,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 16 minutes from Miramar Town Center and the Miami-Dade county line.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Miramar include Silver Shores, Riviera Isles, and the Miramar Parkway corridor. ZIP codes 33023, 33025, 33027, 33029 map to this service-area page.
Consent and stop-word.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Indications and differentials
Service-area patients of Miramar.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Stress-related myalgia.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Local context for Massage Therapy in Broward County
You live 16 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
You were upsold stones and packages as mental-health care.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
Next step
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.
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.