Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Massage Therapy for Lighthouse Point patients
Near Davie Road is the actual office geography.
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Consent and stop-word.
Document response.
Session in a private room.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Protocol elements we do not skip
Hygiene and linens.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Referral path to evaluation.
Clear pricing before the table — no bait.
What we rule in — and rule out
Optional, never required for psych care.
Massage Therapy still needs screening.
Not during acute mania.
Neck pain without red flags.
Credentials and method
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.
Massage Therapy at Peace & Heart Wellness is directed by Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC, a Florida-licensed psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with more than a decade of hormone-informed psychiatric practice. Care is hormone-informed and lab-aware rather than checklist-only.
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.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Lighthouse Point 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.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Lighthouse Point include The Venetian Isles and Sample Road east of US-1. ZIP codes 33064 map to this service-area page.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Do you offer pharmacogenetic testing?
Yes. We offer pharmacogenetic (GeneSight) testing to determine which psychiatric medications are most likely to be effective for your specific genetic makeup, reducing trial-and-error in medication selection.
What makes your evaluations comprehensive?
Our initial evaluations last 60-90 minutes and include clinical assessment, review of functional lab options, hormone screening discussion, and a personalized treatment plan — not a 15-minute med check.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.