Health & Wellness
HEALTH SERVICES
College can be a time when various medical, psychological, academic, or relational concerns arise. Hillsdale College Health Services is available to help students address these concerns before they have a greater negative impact. Our trained medical and psychological staff have extensive experience in treating many of the issues that develop for college students. If needed, referrals to more specialized help can also be facilitated.
All health records and discussions with the medical staff, counselors, and other staff members are private and confidential.
The Ambler Health and Wellness Center has a registered nurse on duty during all operating hours. There is no charge for the nurse’s service or to administer common medications. There are medical appointments with a physician available daily. Students are asked to make an appointment by calling (517) 607-4368. A fee of $50 is charged to see the physician.
A medical doctor is available during the week. Walk-ins are welcome but students are encouraged to call ahead and schedule an appointment. A fee of $50 is charged for these appointments.
It is very important that each new student fill out the online health form and fax/send the Health Center an updated list of immunizations, so that medical care, if needed, is as effective and efficient as possible.
All students must have a health insurance card or a copy of insurance policy numbers, with the policyholder's name, Social Security number and place of employment, if under a company plan. The Health Center, however, does not bill individual insurance plans. Students are expected to maintain health insurance throughout their time at Hillsdale. If health insurance does lapse then the health insurance waiver should be submitted to the deans office.
OFFICE INFORMATION
183 Hillsdale St., Hillsdale, MI 49242
Phone: (517) 607-4368
Clinic Hours
Monday-Friday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Closed Mon. and Fri. 12:00-1:00 p.m.)
Closed Tues, Wed, & Thurs. 12:30-1:30 p.m.
Doctor’s Hours
Monday: 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Visit Costs
Nurse: No Charge
Counseling: No Charge
Doctor Visit: $50
Services Offered
General Health
Cold/flu remedies
Education for healthy living
Covid testing
General medical services (non-emergency)
Immunizations (including travel vaccines)
Physicals
Prescription refills
Nutritional Services
A Registered Dietitian Nutritionist is available on a limited basis at varying times by appointment.
Denise Lovinger, RDN, CDCES
Email lovingernutrition@gmail.com to schedule an appointment.
Counseling
Anxiety
Anger
Depression
Bipolar disorder
ADHD
Group therapy
Academic concerns
Relationship problems
Family conflicts
Eating disorders
Substance abuse
Grief/loss issues
Spiritual growth
Sexuality concerns
Other life challenges
Chiropractic & Strength Training
Chiropractic manipulation
Soft tissue therapy
Physiological modalities
Therapeutic exercise
Chris Netley, DC, CCSP, CSCS Contact Chris at cnetley@hillsdale.edu or call 760-902-0542
The Wellness Wheel
Early adulthood is an important period to evaluate and develop one’s identity. Vital to that process is an understanding of what it means to be a healthy person: a person who is in the process of becoming the kind of human he or she was designed to be. This process challenges individuals to look at the different aspects of the human person and soul, and committing oneself to continued growth in all areas, not just a select few. The Wellness Wheel is an excellent tool to guide evaluation and reflection in six key areas. One of our counseling staff, or other members of the Hillsdale College staff and faculty, are happy to come alongside students to assist in this journey.
Brock Lutz
DIRECTOR OF HEALTH SERVICES
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Brock Lutz is the Director of Health and Wellness, a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Chemical Dependency Counselor.
Brock received his Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from John Carroll University. In the past 20 years, he has received advanced training and/or certification in substance abuse/addiction, eating disorders, and clinical supervision and also has clinical experience with depression, anxiety disorders, and family systems.
Brock married his wife, Jennifer, after they both graduated from Hillsdale in 1998. They have four children. Brock enjoys football, backpacking, good conversations, and spending time with his wife and kids. Some of Brock’s favorite books are Man’s Search for Meaning (Viktor Frankl), Abba’s Child (Brennan Manning), Return of the Prodigal Son (Henri Nouwen), A Praying Life (Paul Miller), and Celebration of Discipline (Richard Foster).
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Brock is is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact him directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: blutz@hillsdale.edu
Phone: 517-607-2561
Kaitlyn Zellner, MA, LPC
COUNSELOR
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Kaitlyn Zellner is a Licensed Professional Counselor.
She holds her National Certified Counselor credential as well as a Clinical Trauma Professional certification (level 2). She received her undergraduate degree in Clinical/Counseling Psychology at Kutztown University and her MA in Counseling at Missio Seminary. Her experience includes working with people who struggle with depression, anxiety, grief, trauma, adoption, and general life difficulties – where she uses a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach to wholeness and healing.
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Kaitlyn is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Contact her directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: kzellner@hillsdale.edu
Todd Koch, MA, LPC
COUNSELOR
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Todd comes to Hillsdale College with a great deal of experience that helps him connect and counsel others. Having served in the U.S. Air Force and as a civilian police officer as a K-9 handler and trainer, he likes to say counseling is his fourth career and is the one he most enjoys.
He is married with two grown children (both of whom graduated from Hillsdale College) and one grandchild. Todd is EMDR trained and works with many people who have experienced traumas in their lives, he also works with depression and anxiety and helps others find meaning in life. His favorite book is “A Man’s Search for Meaning” and he has many of his clients read it. He enjoys spending time with his family and being in the outdoors hunting and fishing.
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Contact Todd directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: tkoch@hillsdale.edu
Mindy Pool
OFFICE MANAGER
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Mindy came to Hillsdale College in August of 2013 and worked in the Admissions Office as the Special Programs Coordinator until the fall of 2022 where she took over as Office Manager at Health Services. Mindy will also be working as a Medical Assistant in Health Services beginning fall 2024. Mindy has been married to her husband, Dan, since 1997 and they have four children. Mindy loves spending time with her family, camping, nature, and a good cup of coffee.scription
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Contact Mindy to make an appointment with the nurse or physician.
Email: mpoole@hillsdale.edu
Phone: (517) 607-4368
Kirsten Mapes RN, BSN
STAFF NURSE
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Kirsten is a registered nurse who earned her B.S.N. from Chamberlain University in Cleveland, OH. After graduation, she began her career in the neonatal intensive care unit at Metro Health in Cleveland before transitioning into travel nursing. Throughout her career, Kirsten has supported various hospitals facing staff shortages, including Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, DMC-Hutzel Women’s Hospital, and Akron Children’s Hospital. Before joining Hillsdale College, she worked in labor and delivery at Hillsdale Hospital. Outside of work, Kirsten enjoys spending time with her husband and three children on their farm, where they love exploring the woods, caring for their animals, and enjoying the outdoors together.
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Walk in appointments are available but to ensure that you are seen contact Mindy to make an appointment with Kirsten.
Email: mpoole@hillsdale.edu
Phone: (517) 607-4368
Contact Kirsten:
kmapes@hillsdale.edu
(517) 607-4367
Linda Engle
COUNSELOR
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Linda received her master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan. For over 20 years, she has had training and experience working in various settings including community mental health, outpatient substance use, and inpatient behavioral health assisting individuals to address mood disorders, substance use disorders, trauma, anxiety, grief and loss, as well as general concerns.
She is married and has two young adult children. Linda has been a member of the Hillsdale Wind Symphony for the past 20 years. She enjoys walking, reading, cooking and baking, especially experimenting with new recipes. Favorite books include books related to the Holocaust or WWII.
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Contact Linda directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: lengle@hillsdale.edu.
Denise Lovinger, RDN,
CDCES
CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS PHYSICIAN
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Denise is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a Certified Diabetes Educator with 30 years of experience in nutrition counseling and education. She earned her BS in Nutrition at Purdue University and completed a Clinical Internship at the University of Iowa.
Denise provides individual counseling to help you better fuel your body for improved health, athletic performance or academic success, improve your relationship with food or manage a chronic disease. Denise utilizes an intuitive eating approach, provides research-based nutrition information and believes that all foods fit into a healthy lifestyle.
Denise and her husband, Jack, have 2 daughters and a grandson. Denise enjoys spending time with her family, travel, hiking and photographing nature.
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Denise is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, and is available on a limited basis at varying times by appointment. Contact her directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: lovingernutrition@gmail.com
Becky Galvan, MA, LLPC
COUNSELOR
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Becky Galvan is a 2013 Hillsdale College alumnus. During her time as a student, Becky competed as a member of the Hillsdale Track and Field team. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Hillsdale and her MA in Mental Health Counseling at Spring Arbor University. Becky works with individuals facing a variety of problems and she has specific training for eating disorder treatment.
A few of her favorite books are Try Softer (Kolber), The Five Love Languages (Chapman), Radical Candor (Scott), None Like Him and In His Image (Wilkin)
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Becky is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact her directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: rgalvan@hillsdale.edu
Kelsey (Lantis) Dice
COUNSELOR
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Kelsey (Lantis) Dice is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a 2019 Hillsdale College alumnus. She received her undergraduate degree in Psychology at Hillsdale College and her MA in Clinical Social Work at Grand Valley State University where Kelsey provided individual and group therapy to university students.
Since moving back to Hillsdale, she has spent the last 3 years providing therapy to adolescents, adults, and families through Hillsdale’s local Community Mental Health; addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, trauma, and family systems. Kelsey recently married her husband Camden. She enjoys running, traveling, anything outdoors, and reading. A few of her favorite books are The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Comer), Sacred Rhythms (Barton) and The Valley of Vision (Bennett).
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Contact Kelsey directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: klantis@hillsdale.edu
Dr. Scott Kirsch, MD
PHYSICIAN
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Dr. Scott Kirsch is the Health Center’s Board-Certified Family Medicine Physician. Dr. Kirsch can provide many aspects of a primary care clinic on campus. He and his family live in Hillsdale. In his free time he likes to attend interesting CCAs.
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Contact Mindy to make an appointment with Dr. Kirsch.
Email: mpoole@hillsdale.edu
Phone: (517) 607-4368
Hannah Walsh
COUNSELOR
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Hannah Walsh, Registered Art Therapist-Provisional. Contact her to set up an appointment at hwalsh@hillsdale.edu.
Hannah received her master’s degree in art therapy counseling from Emporia State University in May 2020. She incorporates art-making and the creative process into her counseling sessions. Her areas of focus include grief, relationship issues, anxiety, and emotional growth.
Hannah is married to her husband, Ian Walsh, Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Hillsdale College. When she’s not counseling, you can find her caring for her two children, cooking delicious food, or listening to her favorite podcasts (or all three at once!). She recommends the podcasts Haunted Cosmos and Issues, Etc. A few of her favorite books include The Giver (Lowry), Ina May’s Guide to Childbirth (Gaskin), and The Gift of Therapy (Yalom).
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Contact Hannah directly to schedule an appointment.
Email: hwalsh@hillsdale.edu.
Dr. Chris Netley DC,
CCSP, CSCS
CHIROPRACTIC SPORTS PHYSICIAN
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Dr. Chris Netley was born and raised in Southern California. He graduated from the University of California, Riverside with a Bachelor of Science in Anthropology and became a Doctor of Chiropractic at Southern California University of Health Sciences. He is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and a proud husband and father.
Dr. Netley has been a chiropractic patient since childhood. Throughout his life, chiropractic care has played a pivotal role in pain management and performance enhancement.
As a sports chiropractor and a strength and conditioning specialist, Dr. Netley’s goal is to help patients attain the knowledge and skills that will allow them to move, function and compete pain free without restrictions. He helps patients live independently by reducing the need for continuous treatment. A book he recommends to everyone, patients and friends, is The Checklist Manifesto (Atul Gawande)
Dr. Netley’s vision is to improve performance and quality of life. He is honored to serve as a healthcare provider at Hillsdale College.
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You can schedule an appointment by calling Health Services or emailing Dr. Netley.
Email: cnetley@hillsdale.edu
Phone: (517) 607-4368