Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Massage for insomnia physiology — with a sleep differential
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Davie as a service area.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
How Davie patients actually get here
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Davie 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.
DSM-5-TR framing for Massage Therapy
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Davie FAQs for Massage Therapy
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
How far are you from NSU?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from Nova Southeastern University's main campus, making us a convenient option for students seeking psychiatric care.
Do you treat college students from Davie?
Absolutely. We work with many college-age patients on ADHD management, anxiety, depression, and adjustment disorders common in academic settings.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Document response.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
Credentials and method
Functional labs (TSH with free T4/T3, ferritin, vitamin D, sex hormones, hs-CRP) are ordered when the history for Massage Therapy suggests a medical contributor. Normal labs do not rule out a DSM-5-TR diagnosis.
Crisis care is not provided after hours. Massage Therapy patients in acute danger are directed to 988 or an emergency department. Ongoing care resumes after medical stabilization.
Visit length for new Massage Therapy is typically 60–90 minutes. Follow-up length depends on risk, controlled substances, and how many variables changed since the last visit.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Chaperone option.
Scent opt-out.
Book Massage Therapy
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.