Our Team

Medical Services

Michelle Barcelona

Director for Medical Services

barcelonam@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Lynda Bombach

Registered Nurse

bombachl@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Denise Clayborn

Client Service Representative

clayborndj@denison.edu

Lynne Comisford

Administrative Assistant

comisfordl@denison.edu

740-587-8584

Angela Ferrell

Nurse Practitioner

ferrella@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Jenavieve R. Kirwin

Registered Nurse

kirwinj@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Susan Moore

Registered Nurse

moores@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Kristen Tegtmeier

Registered Nurse (Part-Time)

tegtmeierk@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Reagan Turner

Registered Nurse

turnerr@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Kate Varney

Administrative Assistant

varneyk@denison.edu

Deb Wong

Registered Nurse

wongd@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Counseling Services

Stephanie Bishop, MSW LISW

Stephanie Bishop<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, MSW LISW</span>

Staff Therapist

bishopsj@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Christopher (Eli) Eley, MSW, LISW-S

Christopher (Eli) Eley<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, MSW, LISW-S</span>

Staff Therapist

Assistant Director of Clinic Operations

eleyc@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Sanda L. Gibson, Ph.D., LPCC-S

Sanda L. Gibson<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, Ph.D., LPCC-S</span>

Senior Staff Therapist

gibsons@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Zachary Kelm, DO

Zachary Kelm<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, DO</span>

Psychiatrist

kelmz@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Alexandra Sevastakis-Hall, M.A.Ed LPCC

Alexandra Sevastakis-Hall<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, M.A.Ed LPCC</span>

Staff Therapist

sevastakishalla@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Marina Trent, M.S. LPCC, CDCA

Marina Trent<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, M.S. LPCC, CDCA</span>

Staff Therapist

trentm@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Kelsey Wynne, M.A., LPCC

Kelsey Wynne<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, M.A., LPCC</span>

Staff Therapist

Assistant Director Community Engagement

wynnek@denison.edu

740-587-6200

Wellness Education

Heather Borland

Student Health and Wellness Education Coordinator

borlandh@denison.edu

740-587-6358

Farrah Chrstos, MSW, LSW

Farrah Chrstos<span class="contact-year-span contact-medical-span">, MSW, LSW</span>

Wellness Coordinator

chrstosf@denison.edu

740-587-5343

Amy Ventura

Administrative Assistant

venturaa@denison.edu

Jack Wheeler

Associate Director of Student Wellness

wheelerj@denison.edu

740-587-5049

Denison-Wexner Center Partnership

Amy Ehrlich

Program Director, Denison-OSU Relationship

ehrlicha@denison.edu

740-587-6372

Zak Kelm

Psychiatrist

Spotlights

Denison Magazine

A space to quiet the mind and recharge the body

With the 2022 opening of the Hoaglin Wellness Center, Denison has expanded both on-campus health services and access to health care professionals.

Since opening in summer 2022, the Hoaglin Wellness Center has become a popular gathering space for students looking to recharge.

Wellness center is a space to quiet the mind, recharge the body

Opened in 2022, the Ann and Thomas Hoaglin Wellness Center is the hub of Denison’s holistic approach to well-being.

Mindfulness During a Pandemic

Psychology major Sullivan Ray’s quantifies the benefits of mindfulness during a pandemic.

How We Learn

The Potential Awesomeness of ADHD

Through a support group for students with ADHD, Adriana Culotta‘20 has learned to manage — and even embrace — her ADHD.

A Commitment to Student Success

Financial barriers can stand in the way of student success. Denison is working hard to help students overcome these obstacles.

Students creating a mindful graffiti wall

How We Live

Mindfulness: Healthy practices across campus

The benefits of mindfulness are clear. Mindful Denison shares best practices through programs and events, including a Day of Mindfulness.

How We Live

Infusing Student Voice into Re-Imagining Wellness at Denison

Student researchers gathered student voice about how we might re-imagine wellness at Denison.

How We Live

Meditation Makes a Difference

Tima Kaba '19 practices mindfulness and shares the benefits with her friends and community.

How We Live

Mindful Denison Coordinator Linnea Pyne

You can develop an effective mindfulness practice with Mindful Denison Coordinator Linnea Pyne.

Julia Miller and teammates celebrate during a volleyball match

How We Live

Mindfulness in Sport — and Beyond

Julia Miller '19 and Head Volleyball Coach Carter Cassell discuss the athletic and personal impacts of mindfulness

Psychology researchers Marcos Arnett ‘20, Hope Cherubini ‘21, Andrew Kopco ‘20, and Anna Stone ‘21

How We Live

Research With an Impact: The Effects of Mindfulness on Anxiety

Psychology students explore the effects of mindfulness on anxiety

How We Live

A Conversation With President Weinberg on Mindfulness

Observation without criticism is one way to describe Mindfulness. Denison President Adam Weinberg shares his view.

How We Live

Fresh Check Day: Promoting Mental Health Awareness on Campus

Students and staff come together, raising awareness to college student mental health

How We Live

Wellness Counselor With Holistic Focus

Wellness Center welcomes new counselor, Jack Wheeler, to the team.

Sleep well—It really matters

If you're a college student, you're probably not getting enough sleep

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