Reviewed 2026-09-21 · DNP, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Integrative massage inside a medical home
We will not claim cortisol miracles.
Clinical scope of Massage Therapy in Broward County
Massage therapy on this site is an adjunct to a medical home, not a standalone psychiatric treatment.
Massage for anxiety may ease somatic tension; GAD still needs a diagnosis.
Parking, hours, and video visits
South Florida heat, hurricane disruption, shift work, and multigenerational households show up in Wilton Manors presentations. Massage Therapy intake asks about those stressors explicitly.
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Reschedule if febrile or acutely ill.
Aftercare: hydration, dizziness precautions.
Questions we hear about Massage Therapy
Can I keep clothes on?
Yes.
Is this a spa?
No. Adjunctive clinical setting.
How often?
Individual. Packages are not a psychiatric protocol.
Crisis?
988 or ER, not the table.
Panic on the table?
We stop. If medical emergency, ER.
Contraindications?
Clots, fever, some skin/cardiac conditions — we screen.
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.
What we rule in — and rule out
Not indicated for DVT, open wounds, unexplained fever.
stress massage broward still needs screening.
Pregnancy: only with appropriate prenatal massage training and clearance.
Muscle tension with anxiety or insomnia under a medical plan.
Labs, scales, and follow-up cadence
Bruising meds: lighter work.
No weight comments.
Referral path to evaluation.
No alcohol 'to relax' advice that conflicts with psychotropics.
Neighborhoods and ZIPs: 33305, 33306, 33334
Wilton Manors (Broward County) has about 11,500 residents. The nearest Peace & Heart Wellness exam room is the Hollywood office, about 22 minutes from Wilton Drive and the Pride Center district.
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.
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.
Psych clinic and massage never shared contraindications.
Next step
Crisis now is 988 or the ER — not the booking form. For non-urgent Massage Therapy, use (888) 307-2199 during weekday hours.
If you already have records from another psychiatrist, NP, or therapist, send them before Massage Therapy so the interview can start from data instead of from a blank page.
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.