Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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Massage Therapy for Plantation patients
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
Plantation 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.
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.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Cortisol Instagram science.
How Plantation patients actually get here
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Plantation patients who drive 18 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Plantation FAQs for Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
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.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Hygiene and linens.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Chaperone option.
Contraindication screen.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.