Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Weight and mood care in Sunrise
Walk-in weight management is not a lobby scale.
Wellness & Weight Management for Sunrise patients
Hormone weight loss is a maybe after labs — not a product name.
Sustainable wellness plan = behaviors + labs + meds review.
Access from Sunrise
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Commute noise on I-95 and the Turnpike changes whether an in-office Wellness & Weight Management visit is realistic this week. Telehealth is used when the clinical exam does not require the office.
Sunrise sits in Broward County. County-level resources (crisis lines, hospital ERs, IOP programs) are discussed during Wellness & Weight Management when a higher level of care is safer than outpatient titration.
Insulin resistance never measured.
Questions we hear about Wellness & Weight Management
Crisis / medical instability?
ER. Especially with restriction and electrolyte risk.
Walk-in?
No.
Is this a weight-loss spa?
No. It is psychiatric and metabolic overlap care.
Can my antipsychotic stay?
Sometimes yes with monitoring; sometimes a switch is safer. That is a risk-benefit talk.
Supplements?
Only if evidence and safety support them. No mystery stacks.
Sleep?
Apnea and insomnia are part of weight care.
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.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Medication list vs weight curve.
GLP-1: contraindication check, follow-up GI/mood.
Document why a requested product was refused.
Suicide screen — eating disorders carry risk.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Sunrise presentations. Wellness & Weight Management 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.
Map weight trajectory onto medication starts.
Decide: therapy, dietitian, med switch, anti-obesity med, or higher care.
What we rule in — and rule out
Weight change tied to psychotropics.
Not indicated as IV slimming.
Binge-eating or night-eating.
self-esteem weight care still needs screening.
Book Wellness & Weight Management
Start with one thorough Wellness & Weight Management evaluation rather than a series of 15-minute check-ins. Book at (888) 307-2199 or online.
Request a Wellness & Weight Management 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.
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.