Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage Therapy alongside a real mental-health plan
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Parking, hours, and video visits
ZIP 33060 is the lead postal code listed for Pompano Beach. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
What insurance do you accept for Pompano Beach patients?
We accept most major insurance plans including Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross, United, and more. Call (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific plan before your first visit.
Can you prescribe medication at the first appointment?
After a thorough psychiatric evaluation, Dr. Chatelier may recommend medication as part of your treatment plan. Initial evaluations typically last 60-90 minutes to ensure we understand your complete picture.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069
Pompano Beach 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Pompano Beach include Old Pompano, Cresthaven, and the beach barrier island. ZIP codes 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069 map to this service-area page.
Pompano Beach (Broward County) has about 112,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 28 minutes from Pompano Beach Pier and the Atlantic Boulevard corridor.
You live 28 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
Clinical benefits of a complete Massage Therapy plan
Follow-up that asks if psychiatric symptoms worsened.
Stop-the-session consent.
Sleep hygiene plus body work, not body work instead of apnea referral.
Pregnancy screening.
Hollywood access for Pompano Beach.
Stressors we document in Pompano Beach
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
Hypermobile joints injured by aggressive work.
Massage during a manic episode that needed medical care.
Indications and differentials
Neck pain without red flags.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not during acute mania.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Book Massage Therapy
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.
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.