Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
psychiatric adjunct massage alongside a real mental-health plan
Plantation patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
Massage Therapy for Plantation patients
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 18 min from Plantation.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
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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Consent and stop-word.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Neck pain without red flags.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Documentation.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Contraindication screen.
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, 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.