Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Stress-related neck and shoulder pain with a psych overlay
Plantation patients use the Hollywood office campus. This is adjunctive, scheduled care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Cortisol talk stays conservative.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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Plantation 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.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
How Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC practices Massage Therapy
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.
When Massage Therapy overlaps with psychotherapy needs, the practice coordinates with therapists rather than replacing weekly therapy. Medication and psychotherapy have different mechanisms and both may be indicated.
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.
Plantation FAQs for Massage Therapy
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Men welcome?
Yes.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 18 min from Plantation.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
How long is the drive from Plantation?
Our Hollywood office is approximately 15-20 minutes from Plantation via 595 or Broward Boulevard. Telehealth is also available for follow-up appointments.
Do you take a functional approach to psychiatry?
Yes. Beyond traditional medication management, we investigate root causes including hormone levels, thyroid function, and nutritional deficiencies — an approach Plantation patients particularly value.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No weight comments.
No psychiatric diagnosis by the massage therapist.
Do not massage over unexplained calf swelling.
Indications and differentials
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Stress-related myalgia.
Adjunct for patients already in psychiatric care.
How Massage Therapy is structured
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
If you are a psych patient, we confirm massage is adjunctive.
Book Massage Therapy
Start with one thorough Massage Therapy evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
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.