Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage for insomnia physiology — with a sleep differential
Licensed massage scope is respected; we do not ask therapists to diagnose ADHD.
Massage Therapy for Pembroke Pines patients
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
DVT risk ignored.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Scent opt-out.
Contraindication screen.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not during acute mania.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Stress-related myalgia.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
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Session in a private room.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Clinical FAQ
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
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.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.