Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
If you need emergency care, skip the table. Go to the ER.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Oakland Park (Broward County) has about 45,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Downtown Oakland Park and the Dixie Highway arts corridor.
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No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Session in a private room.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage for insomnia
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Service-area patients of Oakland Park.
Neck pain without red flags.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 22 min from Oakland Park.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Do you treat anxiety related to life transitions?
Yes. Life transitions — career changes, relocations, relationship shifts — are common triggers for anxiety and depression. Our evaluations assess these factors and create targeted treatment plans.
How far is Oakland Park from your office?
Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from Oakland Park. Telehealth appointments are also available for follow-up medication management visits.
Access from Oakland Park
Oakland Park 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Oakland Park include Downtown Oakland Park, Twin Lakes, and the North Andrews area. ZIP codes 33304, 33305, 33306, 33308 map to this service-area page.
ZIP 33304 is the lead postal code listed for Oakland Park. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Oakland Park so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
Request a Massage Therapy 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.
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.