Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Muscle tension care for Broward County patients
This page exists so massage is not a doorway detached from the medical home.
What Massage Therapy actually includes
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Integrative means coordinated, not unregulated.
DSM-5-TR framing for massage therapy
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not as detox.
massage therapy still needs screening.
Not during acute mania.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Contraindication screen.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Bruising meds: lighter work.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Do I have to get massage to see Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC?
No.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Where?
Hollywood office area; 24 min from Weston.
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.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33326, 33327, 33331, 33332
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Weston presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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.
DVT risk ignored.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Red flags (chest pain, neuro) stop the session.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
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.
If Massage Therapy 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.
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.