Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Root-cause labs with a differential still written
Inflammation markers do not license an unproven protocol.
Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing for Sunrise patients
Functional psychiatry labs are hypothesis-driven tests inside a psychiatric evaluation.
Root cause psych labs still require a root-cause differential, not a shopping cart.
Questions we hear about Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Vitamin D religion?
We treat deficiency, not a fandom.
Hormones?
Timed, not pellet bait.
Can I refuse?
Yes.
Who interprets?
Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC.
Do you treat based on Instagram optimal ranges?
No. We use clinical context.
Iron?
Ferritin when the story fits.
Do you accept insurance for Sunrise patients?
Yes, we accept most major insurance plans. Call us at (888) 307-2199 to verify your specific coverage before your first appointment.
Can I get evening or weekend telehealth appointments?
We offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work schedules. Contact our office to discuss available appointment times.
22-minute path to the Hollywood office
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Sunrise patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Sunrise presentations. Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Sunrise (Broward County) has about 96,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Sawgrass Mills and the Amerant Bank Arena district.
You were told you have 'adrenal fatigue' from a saliva kit of unclear validity.
Indications and differentials
Not indicated: weekly wellness draws.
Metabolic monitoring on SGAs (that's also med management).
When a mill already drew chaos and we need clean timed labs.
Not indicated: proving you are 'not crazy.'
From intake to follow-up: Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing
Results visit.
History first.
Share with PCP with consent.
Crisis path unchanged.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Sunrise patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
ZIP 33313 is the lead postal code listed for Sunrise. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Discuss cost/coverage.
Integrate into the DSM-5-TR formulation.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
If Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing 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.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Functional Psychiatry & Lab Testing so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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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.