Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Adjunct care after a psychiatric evaluation
You can decline body work and still receive psychiatric care.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
South Florida massage pages that claim to cure depression are the pattern we refuse.
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33305, 33306, 33334
ZIP 33305 is the lead postal code listed for Wilton Manors. Mail-order labs and pharmacy routing still use the patient's actual address, not this page's city token.
Parking at 7603 Davie Road Extension is on site. Wilton Manors patients who drive 22 minutes should plan for weekday 9:00–17:00 hours; Saturday is by appointment only.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
A spa ignored your lithium tremor and deep-tissueed anyway.
Visit flow for Massage Therapy
Follow the same Hollywood hours model as the clinic.
Consent and stop-word.
Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Document response.
Indications and differentials
Patients who decline medications and still want somatic relief while pursuing therapy.
Not during acute mania.
Not indicated as primary treatment of MDD, bipolar, psychosis, or OCD.
Not indicated as trauma EMDR.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Pregnancy?
Tell us. Prenatal rules apply.
Meds that bruise?
Tell us.
Trauma?
Only with consent and not as a substitute for trauma therapy.
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Cortisol claims?
We do not sell cortisol miracles.
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.
In-office versus Florida telehealth
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.
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
Refer to Dr. Dorothy Chatelier, DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC if the real need is a psychiatric evaluation.
Adjust pressure for meds that affect bruising.
Next step
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.
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
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.