Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage for insomnia is not a sleep study.
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Session in a private room.
Document response.
What we rule in — and rule out
Optional, never required for psych care.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not a substitute for PT when a tear or radiculopathy is likely.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
ZIP 33019 is the lead postal code listed for Hollywood. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
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.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Evidence we actually use
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC holds DNP, FNP-BC, and PMHNP-BC credentials. Massage Therapy is advanced-practice psychiatric care, not a 15-minute refill mill and not unsupervised coaching.
Informed consent for Massage Therapy covers benefits, risks, alternatives (including no medication), and the limits of telehealth. Patients can decline any lab or medication without losing access to the diagnostic formulation.
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.
Clinical FAQ
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Where is your Hollywood office?
Our office is located at 7603 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL 33024. We're easily accessible from I-95, the Turnpike, and US-441.
Do you serve Hollywood Beach residents?
Yes! We serve all Hollywood neighborhoods including Hollywood Beach, Hollywood Hills, Emerald Hills, and surrounding areas.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Scent opt-out.
Documentation.
Hygiene and linens.
Next step
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.
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.