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Nutritional Psychiatry Packages

Personalized Nutrition-Focused Treatment for Mental Health

Transform your current mental health through the power of food and targeted nutritional support. Focused packages with Ms. Helaine Polanco, our functional nutritionist, provide personalized protocols to address anxiety, fatigue, low mood, brain fog, and hormonal imbalances through nutrition.

Perfect for those who want to explore nutritional psychiatry as a concentrated approach or ongoing complement existing psychiatric care.

What You'll Receive

Comprehensive Nutritional Assessment

• Detailed dietary and lifestyle evaluation
• Review of current symptoms and health history
• Analysis of existing lab work
• Identification of nutritional deficiencies and imbalances

Personalized Nutrition Protocols

• Customized meal plans and food recommendations
• Targeted supplement protocols
• Gut-brain axis optimization strategies
• Anti-inflammatory dietary approaches
• Blood sugar balancing techniques

Ongoing Support & Accountability

• Regular follow-up sessions to track progress
• Adjustments to protocols based on your response
• Practical implementation guidance
• Meal planning and preparation support
• Email support between sessions

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How Nutritional Psychiatry Works

Your brain requires specific nutrients to produce neurotransmitters, regulate inflammation, and maintain healthy neural connections. When you're deficient in key vitamins, minerals, or essential fats, your brain cannot function optimally—leading to depression, anxiety, brain fog, and fatigue.

Ms. Polanco specializes in the gut-brain axis, helping you understand how diet profoundly affects mood, focus, and stress. Her science-focused approach uses clear conversations, targeted biomarker analysis, and tangible daily tools to overcome stubborn symptoms and rediscover vibrant energy and peace of mind.

Common Issues Addressed:

• Depression and anxiety
• Brain fog and cognitive decline
• Chronic fatigue
• Gut issues (IBS, bloating, food sensitivities)
• Hormonal imbalances
• Inflammation
• Sleep disturbances
• Blood sugar dysregulation

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Call to Schedule a Consultation (212) 924-2871

About Ms. Helaine Polanco, MS

Functional Nutritionist

Ms. Polanco is a regionally recognized nutritionist and health coach with over a decade of experience in functional nutrition. She is known for guiding patients in real-world lifestyle changes that support mental clarity, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Her expertise ranges from clinical nutrition therapy to personalized biomarker-driven coaching, having supported diverse patients at leading institutions like Parsley Health.

What makes Ms. Polanco unique: She specializes in the gut-brain axis and offers a personalized, science-focused approach—using clear conversations, targeted biomarker analysis, and tangible daily tools. Her strategies empower you with tips for balanced meals and gradual changes for lasting improvement—not overwhelming protocols.

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When to Choose Nutritional Psychiatry vs. Momentum Care

How Do These Programs Compare?

Choose Nutritional Psychiatry If:

• You're primarily seeking nutrition-focused support
• You want to complement existing psychiatric care
• You're new to functional nutrition
• You're addressing gut health, fatigue, or hormonal issues
• You prefer a more accessible entry point

Choose Momentum Care If:

• You need psychiatric medication management
• You have treatment-resistant conditions
• You want coordinated team care (psychiatrist + psychologist + nutritionist)
• You need psychotherapy for trauma
• You require advanced functional testing

Learn More About Momentum Care →

Can you combine? Yes! Many patients start with Nutritional Psychiatry and later expand to Momentum Care (which includes nutrition as part of the package).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need to see Dr. Lazarevic or Dr. Cohen to work with Ms. Polanco?
A: No. While most patients integrate nutrition with their mental health care and benefit from the coordinated treatment, it is available as a standalone treatment. This avenue can limit lab testing.

Q: Are labs included in the package price?
A: No. Lab fees are separate. We'll discuss which labs are necessary during your initial consultation. Many foundational labs are covered by insurance.

Q: What if I can't complete all sessions within the timeframe?
A: Grace periods are built into all packages. If you need additional time beyond the grace period, please contact us to discuss options.

Q: Can I upgrade from a Nutritional package to Momentum Care?
A: Yes. If you realize you need more comprehensive care, we can discuss transitioning to a Momentum Care package.

Q: Will this work if I'm already seeing a psychiatrist elsewhere?
A: Absolutely! Many patients use Nutritional Psychiatry packages to complement existing psychiatric care. Ms. Polanco can coordinate with your current providers.

Q: Do you provide meal plans?
A: Yes. Ms. Polanco provides personalized meal plans, shopping lists, and practical implementation guidance based on your specific needs and preferences.

Q: What if I have dietary restrictions (vegan, gluten-free, etc.)?
A: Ms. Polanco creates protocols that work within your dietary preferences and restrictions. Nutritional psychiatry can be adapted to any eating style.

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