Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Panic-related muscle guarding: body work plus diagnosis
Insomnia gets a differential before we call massage the fix.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Sports stress massage is still in-scope body work.
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Stop-word.
Referral path to evaluation.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Chaperone option.
Pembroke Pines FAQs for Massage Therapy
Red-flag headache?
ER, not massage.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Does massage treat depression?
No. It may ease tension. Depression still needs medical/psychological care.
Can it help anxiety?
Some people get short-term somatic relief. GAD still needs a diagnosis.
How close are you to Pembroke Pines?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 10 minutes from central Pembroke Pines via Pines Boulevard or Sheridan Street. We also offer telehealth for maximum convenience.
Do you serve Century Village Pembroke Pines?
Yes, we serve many patients from Century Village and specialize in age-related mood changes, medication management for seniors, and hormone therapy.
Indications and differentials
Optional, never required for psych care.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
Neck pain without red flags.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Session in a private room.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Evidence we actually use
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.
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.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Pembroke Pines (Broward County) has about 171,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 12 minutes from Pembroke Lakes Mall corridor and Century Village.
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Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Book Massage Therapy
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Pembroke Pines so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.
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.