Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Pompano Beach as a service area.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
Privacy for undressing.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
What we rule in — and rule out
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Stress-related myalgia.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
28-minute path to the Hollywood 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.
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.
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.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Session in a private room.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Pompano Beach FAQs for Massage Therapy
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
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.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
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.