Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
Clinical massage referral has contraindications.
24-minute path to the Hollywood office
Weston (Broward County) has about 68,000 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 24 minutes from Weston Town Center and the I-75 / Sawgrass Expressway interchange.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Weston patients who drive 24 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
Weston 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.
A Facebook ad called it psychiatric massage.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 24 min from Weston.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Is it required for HRT?
No.
Do you offer discreet telehealth for Weston patients?
Yes. Many Weston patients prefer our secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth option for appointments from the privacy of their home or office.
Can you help with executive performance and focus issues?
Absolutely. We specialize in ADHD evaluations, cognitive performance optimization, and medication management for adults who need to perform at a high level.
What changes if Massage Therapy is done thoroughly
Scope respect for the massage therapist.
A door that leads to evaluation if that's what you actually need.
Pregnancy screening.
Quiet clinical setting rather than a party spa.
Sleep hygiene plus body work, not body work instead of apnea referral.
Stressors we document in Weston
You live 24 minutes away and were sold a 3x weekly package.
Pregnancy not asked.
Insurance confusion: spa vs medical adjunct.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Optional, never required for psych care.
Not as detox.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
How Weston patients actually get here
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Weston include Bonaventure, Weston Hills, and the Tequesta Trace area. ZIP codes 33326, 33327, 33331, 33332 map to this service-area page.
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.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
No diagnostic claims from the therapist.
Book Massage Therapy
After Massage Therapy is scheduled, complete intake forms once. Repeating the same history at every visit is what we are trying to avoid.
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.