Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Not a trauma-processing substitute
People search massage for insomnia when the body is loud. We still take a psychiatric history.
Massage Therapy for Sunrise patients
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Stress massage does not treat bipolar disorder.
Access from Sunrise
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.
Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Massage Therapy visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
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.
Shame about needing body work for anxiety.
How Sunrise patients actually get here
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.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Do therapists diagnose ADHD?
No.
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.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Consent and stop-word.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Monitoring and safety in Massage Therapy
Emergency stop for chest pain/neuro.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Documentation.
Stop-word.
Next step
Request a Massage Therapy visit by calling (888) 307-2199 or using the booking form. Bring current medications, prior labs, and a list of what has already been tried.
Questions about insurance, labs, or whether Massage Therapy can be done by video: call (888) 307-2199 before you book so the visit type matches the clinical need.
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.