Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Body confidence that does not deny medical risk
IV drips are not a weight-loss indication. We will say no.
Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County
Stress eating and emotional eating still get a differential (binge-eating disorder vs situational).
Top-rated language ignored.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Pembroke Pines sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
Stop dangerous 'wellness' products.
Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management
Informed consent for off-label metabolic uses.
Medication list vs weight curve.
No untested supplement stacks.
Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.
12-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pembroke Pines patients who drive 12 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33023 is the lead postal code listed for Pembroke Pines. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pembroke Pines presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Steroid bursts for other illnesses were ignored.
How Wellness & Weight Management is structured
Set behavior metrics, not only pounds.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions that drive intake.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Follow up; depression relapse often precedes weight relapse.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management
Is binge-eating an eating disorder?
Binge-eating disorder is a DSM-5-TR diagnosis. We screen for it.
How far is the office?
12 minutes from Pembroke Pines.
Can I refuse weight as a goal?
Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Telehealth?
Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
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 Wellness & Weight Management
If Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Wellness & Weight Management, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.