Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
Adjunct means added to, not instead of, Massage Therapy when a DSM diagnosis exists.
Massage Therapy for Pembroke Pines patients
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Indications and differentials
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not during acute mania.
Stress-related myalgia.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Consent and stop-word.
Session in a private room.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Document response.
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.
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
How Pembroke Pines patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Consent and stop-word.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Massage Therapy
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
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.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.