Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Miramar FAQs for Massage Therapy
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
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.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Session in a private room.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Indications and differentials
Stress-related myalgia.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Miramar patients who drive 16 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Document response.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Scent opt-out.
Referral path to evaluation.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy 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.