Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
Panic can include chest and neck tension. Cardiac and psychiatric workups are not optional because a massage is booked.
Massage Therapy for Plantation patients
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Consent and stop-word.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Chaperone option.
Scent opt-out.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Stress-related myalgia.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Plantation FAQs for Massage Therapy
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 18 min from Plantation.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Access from Plantation
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South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Plantation (Broward County) has about 92,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 18 minutes from Westfield Broward and the University Drive medical corridor.
Eating-disorder patients weighed or body-commented.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.