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Our Team

Kris Hess-Tevis, PhD, LIMHP, LPC, NCC
Chief Compliance Officer

Kris Hess-Tevis has worked in the mental health field since 1999 in both hospital and outpatient settings.  She graduated from the University of Nebraska-Omaha with a Master of Science degree in Community Counseling and the University of Nebraska-Lincoln with a PhD and Master of Arts degrees in Social Psychology with additional coursework in Developmental Psychology, Program Evaluation, Law, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.  She has participated in several research initiatives associated with clinical feedback and Evidence Based Practice (EBP) implementation.  With a strong background in applied science, her current research focus includes program design and evaluation, the influence of organizational culture on work-related decisions, challenges associated with direct staff caring for individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, employment discrimination among individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities, work analysis in behavioral health fields, and the economic impact of risk and social indicators for individuals with comorbid and chronic conditions.

Kris has worked with OMNI Behavioral Health since 2002 in various capacities.  Kris has developed and maintained several programs within OMNI in addition to leading agency-wide initiatives such as complex integration of electronic records system and Evidence Based Practices across various settings and geographic locations.  Kris is currently responsible for assisting Omni with quality assurance/improvement activities and maintaining compliance with Medicaid regulations, State licensing requirements, and Joint Commission accreditation.

Kris is very active in public policy initiatives and community mental health advocacy, holding numerous offices in professional organizations, organizing statewide conferences advocating mental health training for service providers, and speaking to community members regarding various mental health issues.  Kris is a member of the American Counseling Association, American Psychological Association, Society for Personality and Social Psychology, American Evaluation Association, American Psychology & Law Association, American Public Health Association, and Global Alliance for Behavioral Health & Social Justice.  She maintains LIMHP, LMHP, and LPC licenses in Nebraska, and is a Nationally Certified Counselor with the National Board of Professional Counselors.

Crystal Zabka Belsky, MS, RDN, CSSD, LMNT, LDN
Director of Nutrition, Exercise, and Health Promotion

Crystal graduated from the University of Nebraska with dual Bachelor’s Degrees in Dietetics and Exercise Science and a Master’s Degree in Nutrition & Exercise. Crystal completed her Dietetic Internship at the University of Nebraska, where her thesis research involved the development, piloting, evaluation and implementation of an eating disorder risk assessment instrument for the athletic department. She has presented her research at the national level for the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and recently had an article published in the Journal of Renal Nutrition focused on emerging eating disorder trends. Crystal is a Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, specializing in the treatment of eating disorders and substance abuse in athletes. Crystal is the Sports Dietitian for the Nebraska Coaches Association and is endorsed by the National Organization of Coaches Association Directors as a Beyond the Game professional speaker. Locally, Crystal has served five years as a member of the Council on Practice for the Omaha Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics and is currently serving as the Chair of the Nebraska Board of Medical Nutrition Therapy. Nationally, Crystal serves as a member of the Sports Dietetics Examination Committee, the Sports Dietetics Practice Analysis Workgroup, and the Commission on Dietetic Registration Specialty Certification Panel. Crystal recently joined the Gatorade Sports Science Institute, where she will serve as a Sports Nutrition Consultant for professional sports.

Within Omni Inventive Care, Crystal worked exclusively with the Eating Disorder Program for nearly a decade, ultimately serving as the program director for more than five years. Crystal moved into a global director position in 2016, now serving as the Director of Nutrition, Exercise and Health Promotion. In this role, she guides the development and implementation of nutrition, exercise and wellness efforts for both staff and clients. Client populations of focus include eating disorders, foster care, home-based therapy, intensive family preservation, extended family homes, developmental disabilities, and family support. Crystal represents Omni Inventive Care on the Health Advisory Committee for Special Olympics Nebraska and recently established our first-ever Special Olympics Team, the Omni Olympians. Her experience also includes providing contracted nutrition therapy services for several substance abuse treatment programs for a decade.

Laura Loewens 
APRN

Laura is very passionate about health and wellness. This includes empowering people to care for their physical, mental, and emotional well-being through making healthy lifestyle choices. Health transformation occurs not with just getting on another pill but when we address the basic human needs of diet, physical activity, sleep, mental and social wellbeing. She looks forward to working with patients in the wellness program. Laura also works at OneWorld Community Health Centers. She has experience in various areas of health care including adult care, pediatric care, nursing education and leadership. Outside of work, she enjoys time with family, traveling and spending time outdoors.

Leigh Healey RD, LD, LMNT
Registered Dietitian

Leigh Healey is a Registered Dietitian and Wellness expert with a passion for helping people choose the right foods in grocery aisles and teaching them how to prepare healthy meals in the kitchen. She has a wide range of experience including caring for people with eating disorders, diabetes, weight management, heart disease and kidney disease.

Leigh obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and completed her dietetic internship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics.  She is an active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and the Nebraska Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on the state and district level.

Leigh believes leading a healthy lifestyle is the key to leading a happy and fulfilling life.  Her hobbies include spending time with her friends and family, working out, being outdoors, and experimenting with new recipes in her kitchen.

Alexandria Ruehter 
Office Manager

Alexandria Ruehter is the Office Manager at the Omni Nutrition and Wellness Center. Alex was born and raised in Omaha, Nebraska. She came to Omni after working at an OBGYN clinic since 2018. Alex also has a background in business and culinary. She’s a dog lover and has two Siberian Huskies, loves baking and cooking in her free time, and enjoys spending time with friends and family. Alex says this about her job at Omni; “Thus far, being at OMNI has been amazing, my coworkers and the clients are both incredibly amazing, I truly enjoy my job and what I do”. Alex is a go-getter and incredibly dedicated to working with insurance and ensuring our clients obtain the services they need.

Jessica Compton, MS, PLMHP
Therapist

Jessica has worked with children and young adults experiencing a variety of mental health issues and trauma. Omni specializes in individuals with eating disorders. However, we offer outpatient counseling for a variety of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, ADD management, trauma-focused therapy, etc. She completed her internship of over 1000 hours in a medical rehabilitation hospital, so she is well versed in medical trauma as well as helping clients find a new normal after a life-altering event. Her primary goal is to provide you or your child with a safe space to process, heal, and problem solve. Her approach to each client’s unique needs are different, but the theories she utilizes most often are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), creative therapies, and solution focused therapy. You are welcome to call her for a free consultation to see if she is the right fit for you or your child. If she is not, she is happy to help you find someone who is. She wants you to find the right clinician, even if it’s not her.

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