Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
If you need emergency care, skip the table. Go to the ER.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Stressors we document in Pembroke Pines
Panic chest tightness was treated as a knot.
Psych clinic and massage never shared contraindications.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
What we rule in — and rule out
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pembroke Pines include Chapel Trail, Pembroke Falls, Century Village, and the Pines Boulevard spine. ZIP codes 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026 map to this service-area page.
Pembroke Pines 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.
Neck pain from Pembroke Pines commuting plus SSRI bruxism, nobody coordinated.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
What changes if Massage Therapy is done thoroughly
Hollywood access for Pembroke Pines.
Honest evidence limits.
Documentation of response (sleep, tension) without fake stars.
Scheduled, not bait-and-switch packages as 'psychiatry.'
No detox language.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Book Massage Therapy
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Pembroke Pines 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.