About us
Welcome to Hygeia Integrated Health
We are a social and emotional wellness center that provides the support you need to achieve optimum health and wellness. Our team of professionals works together to put wellness back into healthcare by promoting overall wellbeing.
Our approach
An integrated approach to healthcare
Emotional and physical health are not separate projects. This combination of emotional and physical healthcare is our key to success.
Psychiatry
Board-certified psychiatrists offering expert evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions.
Behavioral Health
Psychotherapy, psychiatry, biofeedback, and wellness coaching for parents, couples, families, grandparents, adolescents, teens, and young adults.
Psychopharmacology
Medication management delivered by psychiatrists and psychiatric physician assistants, with the reasoning explained to you.
Programs & Workshops
Individual and group sessions, plus special programs and workshops designed to foster personal growth and development.
Our vision
Wholeness is not one thing
Our vision for achieving wholeness is based on the seven dimensions of wellness: social, emotional, spiritual, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical - the same seven dimensions depicted in our logo.
Why we exist
Putting wellness back into healthcare
Our founder's early vision for Hygeia was inspired by a hard fact: 75% of all healthcare money spent in this country goes toward emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues that are preventable - or that, when treated early, can reduce overall healthcare spending and improve health and wellbeing.
“Where there is healing there is hope.”
Founded by Denise D. Foulkes, LCSW-R, MBA, Hygeia brings together licensed clinicians with experience across corporate, hospital, hospice and home care, early intervention, education, mental health, and private practice settings. That range shapes how we work: we treat people in the middle of their real lives, not in a laboratory.
Read our founder's story
Photographs of our Yorktown Heights office, imported from our previous website.
Care coordination
The people who answer when you call
Behind every appointment is a team handling scheduling, reminders, prior authorizations, and the pharmacy conversations that keep care moving.
Jenica Briones
Medical Receptionist
Jenica Briones is a medical receptionist with over five years of experience in healthcare administration and patient support. Since joining Hygeia in September 2023, she has managed patient communications, scheduling, and provider coordination with professionalism and warmth. Skilled in EHR systems, billing processes, and patient onboarding, Jenica ensures a smooth and organized experience for every patient.
Hyacinth Magday
Medical Receptionist
Hyacinth Magday serves as one of the medical receptionists at Hygeia Integrated Health, providing professional and hospitality-centered support to patients and providers. Her role includes managing inbound and outbound calls, assisting with appointment scheduling, and facilitating clear communication between the pharmacy and patients to ensure smooth coordination of medication needs. She also assists with prior authorizations, helping patients navigate medication approvals efficiently. In addition to her front-line duties, Hyacinth supports providers with administrative assistance, helping maintain a smooth and organized workflow throughout the clinic.
Julia Dela Peña
Medical Receptionist
Julia Dela Peña is a medical receptionist with nearly 10 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She joined Hygeia Integrated Health in May 2023 and has since been responsible for managing inbound and outbound calls and facilitating communication between patients, providers, and pharmacies. Julie also oversees provider calendars, sends appointment reminders, and ensures patients receive the correct links and information for their visits. She has a solid background in medical claims processing, with expertise in claims denials, prior authorizations, and payment posting. Julie always strives to assist patients with warm care, making sure their needs are addressed promptly and compassionately.
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