Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Contraindications (DVT, fever, unstable medical) are screened.
Massage Therapy for Fort Lauderdale patients
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Contraindication screen.
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
Documentation.
Referral path to evaluation.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Consent and stop-word.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Fort Lauderdale 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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Fort Lauderdale presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Evidence we actually use
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.
When Massage Therapy overlaps with psychotherapy needs, the practice coordinates with therapists rather than replacing weekly therapy. Medication and psychotherapy have different mechanisms and both may be indicated.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Fort Lauderdale FAQs for Massage Therapy
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 20 min from Fort Lauderdale.
Insurance?
Often not covered like a medical visit. Ask before booking.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Do you serve downtown Fort Lauderdale?
Yes. Our Hollywood office is about 20 minutes from downtown Fort Lauderdale, and we offer telehealth appointments for busy downtown professionals.
Can you help with work-related anxiety and burnout?
Absolutely. We see many Fort Lauderdale professionals dealing with workplace stress, burnout, and performance anxiety. Our evaluations identify root causes and create targeted treatment plans.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Neck pain without red flags.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Next step
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.
Request a Massage Therapy 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.
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.