Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
Documentation stays clinical, not spa copy.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Deerfield Beach as a service area.
Psychiatric adjunct massage is named honestly.
Credentials and method
Psychology Today verification and GeneSight partnership are listed as practice credentials. They support Massage Therapy; they are not a diagnosis and they are not a guarantee of outcome.
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.
Care is structured around validated instruments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASRS, MDQ) plus a clinical interview. Scores inform Massage Therapy; they do not replace it.
DSM-5-TR framing for Massage Therapy
Not as detox.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Deerfield Beach (Broward County) has about 86,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 36 minutes from Deerfield Beach International Fishing Pier and downtown Deerfield.
Deerfield 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.
Session in a private room.
Privacy for undressing.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Contraindication screen.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Hygiene and linens.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Can seasonal residents establish psychiatric care with you?
Yes. We offer initial evaluations for seasonal visitors and can continue care via telehealth when patients return to their home state, subject to licensing requirements.
Do you treat depression related to isolation?
Absolutely. Isolation-related depression is common in coastal communities, especially among retirees and seasonal residents. Our evaluations identify contributing factors including hormonal changes and social disconnection.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Deerfield Beach so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.