Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Autonomic down-regulation, not a cure claim
If trauma processing is needed, we refer to psychotherapy. Table work is not exposure therapy.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Panic tension still needs a medical/psychiatric differential.
Therapeutic massage in Hollywood serves Wilton Manors as a service area.
How Wilton Manors patients actually get here
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Neighborhoods we hear from most in Wilton Manors include Wilton Drive, Coral Gardens, and the Middle River corridor. ZIP codes 33305, 33306, 33334 map to this service-area page.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Privacy for undressing.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not during acute mania.
clinical massage referral still needs screening.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Neck pain without red flags.
From intake to follow-up: Massage Therapy
Escalate if dissociation or panic on the table.
Intake: medical, pregnancy, clots, psychosis, trauma preferences.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Privacy for undressing.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
Parking?
On site at 7603 Davie Road Extension.
Do you provide LGBTQ+-affirming psychiatric care?
Yes. We provide competent, affirming psychiatric care for all patients. Our hormone therapy services and psychiatric evaluations are delivered with respect for every patient's identity.
Can you coordinate hormone therapy with psychiatric medication?
Absolutely. This is one of our specialties. We understand the interplay between hormone levels and mood, and manage both under one clinical roof for optimal outcomes.
Protocol elements we do not skip
No weight comments.
Contraindication screen.
Hygiene and linens.
Trauma: extra consent, option to keep clothing.
Schedule with Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Call (888) 307-2199 to hold an appointment for Massage Therapy. Mention Wilton Manors so staff can plan in-office versus Florida telehealth for the first visit.
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.