Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
massage therapy alongside a real mental-health plan
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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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.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
What we rule in — and rule out
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
massage therapy still needs screening.
Not as detox.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Clinical FAQ
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Documentation.
No weight comments.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Consent and stop-word.
Book Massage Therapy
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.