Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Clinical referral massage, not a resort menu
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea FAQs for Massage Therapy
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Are psychiatric services available near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea?
While we're not located in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, our Hollywood office is about 25 minutes away, and our telehealth platform makes follow-up care extremely convenient for coastal residents.
Do you address seasonal mood changes?
Yes. Seasonal affective patterns, including reverse SAD (summer-related), are recognized in our evaluations. Florida's unique climate patterns can affect mood differently than northern states.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
No weight comments.
Stop-word.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Massage Therapy
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.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Do not book through a party-spa package as if it were psychiatry.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients actually get here
ZIP 33308 is the lead postal code listed for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Lauderdale-by-the-Sea patients who drive 28 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Privacy for undressing.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
What we rule in — and rule out
Neck pain without red flags.
Service-area patients of Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Stress-related myalgia.
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.
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.