Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
Massage Therapy for Plantation patients
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
18-minute path to the Hollywood office
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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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Plantation presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
Indications and differentials
massage for panic tension still needs screening.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
ZIP 33311 is the lead postal code listed for Plantation. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Document response.
Next step
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.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.