Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

Psychotropic weight gain: a medical problem

Sustainable means a plan you can run during a Broward County work week.

7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024 · serving Pompano Beach(888) 307-2199Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00

Clinical scope of Wellness & Weight Management in Broward County

Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.

Holistic weight care means whole-person, not unregulated.

Visit flow for Wellness & Weight Management

Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.

Document GLP-1 risks if used.

Labs as indicated.

Safety if BMI or vitals are unsafe.

How Pompano Beach patients actually get here

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.

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Refer out when the case is primarily endocrine or bariatric.

Involve family only with consent.

Monitoring and safety in Wellness & Weight Management

GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.

No untested supplement stacks.

Alcohol quantification.

Do not display before/after marketing in clinic.

Pompano Beach FAQs for Wellness & Weight Management

Telehealth?

Follow-up if you are in Florida. Exams as needed in Hollywood.

Hormone weight loss?

Labs if indicated. Hormones are not a fat-melting SKU.

Will you weigh me every visit?

Only if it is clinically useful and not harmful to your eating-disorder recovery.

Who is the clinician?

Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.

Can I refuse weight as a goal?

Yes. We can treat binge-eating and mood without a scale goal.

Exercise?

Dosed. Not a punishment.

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.

Access from Pompano Beach

South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Pompano Beach presentations. Wellness & Weight Management intake asks about those stressors explicitly.

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.

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.

A hormone mill promised T or estrogen would melt fat.

Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC

If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Wellness & Weight Management so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.

Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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.

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.