Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
Panic can include chest and neck tension. Cardiac and psychiatric workups are not optional because a massage is booked.
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.
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Referral path to evaluation.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Hygiene and linens.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Indications and differentials
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Not as detox.
Not during acute mania.
Neck pain without red flags.
28-minute path to the Hollywood office
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.
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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.
Headache red flags ignored.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Pompano Beach patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
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.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.