Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
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.
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33060, 33062, 33064, 33069
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
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.
Hypermobile joints injured by aggressive work.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
No weight comments.
Chaperone option.
Referral path to evaluation.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Pompano Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.