Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Relaxation is a possible outcome, not a guaranteed one.
Neck tension from commuting is real and still not an MRI substitute when red flags exist.
Credentials and method
HIPAA-compliant records, encrypted telehealth, and a single Hollywood office at 7603 Davie Road Extension keep Massage Therapy identifiable to one medical home instead of a rotating locum panel.
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.
GeneSight pharmacogenetic testing is available when prior antidepressant trials failed or side effects were limiting. Results are probabilistic, not deterministic.
Parking, hours, and video visits
Margate 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 Margate presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Document response.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Stop-word.
Contraindication screen.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Consent and stop-word.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
DSM-5-TR framing for Massage Therapy
Service-area patients of Margate.
Neck pain without red flags.
Stress-related myalgia.
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
Clinical FAQ
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Do you treat older adults from Margate?
Yes. We specialize in mood changes related to aging, medication management for complex cases, and hormone replacement therapy for both men and women experiencing age-related hormonal decline.
What's the best way to reach you from Margate?
Drive time is about 25 minutes via 441 or the Turnpike. Many Margate patients choose telehealth for routine follow-ups and in-person visits for initial evaluations.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Massage Therapy is the right next step, schedule a 60–90 minute intake with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC. Same-week telehealth follow-ups are used after the diagnostic visit when clinically appropriate.
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Margate so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.