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Kris Tevis, PhD, LIMHP, LPC, NCC
Director, Omni Health & Wellness Center
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.
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.
Steve Safranek
Yoga Teacher and Author
ERYT 500, Yoga Alliance
Steve Safranek, a lifelong resident of Omaha, Nebraska, brings over 30 years of experience in the fitness and wellness industry. Over the course of his career, he has built a reputation as a dedicated professional committed to helping individuals achieve lasting physical and mental well-being.
Steve’s expertise spans yoga, Pilates, group fitness, and personal training. He has spent the last decade immersed in the practice of yoga and the past five years sharing his knowledge as an instructor. In addition to his work at Lifetime in Omaha, he offers personalized sessions that integrate meditation, breathwork, and energy work, creating a holistic approach to health and self-discovery.
Beyond his work in fitness, Steve is a passionate writer and published author. His books reflect his commitment to personal growth, authenticity, and resilience, addressing themes that encourage readers to explore their inner lives and embrace positive change.
Steve lives in Omaha with his son, Chase, and daughter, Saige. His mission is to inspire others to uncover their authentic selves, adopt empowering behaviors, and build sustainable, healthy habits.
Andrea Palladino - LMT
Mindfulness & Meditation Guide
ERYT 500, Yoga Alliance
Andrea Palladino is a 500-hour RYT yoga instructor, mindfulness guide, and licensed massage therapist with more than 15 years of experience. She studied at Maharishi University of Management, where she was immersed in meditation, yoga, and Ayurveda, and earned a degree in Sustainable Living and Soil Science. Andrea has studied a wide range of meditation techniques and lineages, grounding her work in both ancient wisdom and modern application.
Her teaching emphasizes somatic practices, the importance of breath, and nervous system regulation, giving students tools to manage stress, build resilience, and reconnect with their bodies. She teaches across many styles—including vinyasa, sculpt, yin, restorative, and meditation—and is recognized for her intelligent alignment and ability to translate modern biomechanics into safe, effective, and empowering practices.
As manager and lead teacher at Melt Yoga Studio, Andrea leads dynamic vinyasa classes, trains the next generation of yoga teachers, and continues her studies in advanced biomechanics and somatic methods. Alongside her studio role, she has experience teaching in corporate workplaces and developing wellness programs tailored to professional environments. Her work weaves yoga, mindfulness, and bodywork into a holistic approach, supporting both physical wellbeing and mental clarity in personal and professional settings.
Laura Loewens
DNP, MSN, APRN, FNP-C.
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.
Brianna Sullivan, LIMHP, NCC
Psychotherapist
Bri graduated from the University of Nebraska with a bachelor’s degree in psychology in 2017. She went on to study clinical mental health counseling at Capella University and graduated with a master’s degree in 2021. Upon her graduation, Bri accepted an outpatient therapist role at Omni Inventive Care. She completed her provisional licensure requirements and became a fully licensed clinician in September 2024.
Throughout her time with Omni, Bri has gained valuable experience working with various age groups and presenting concerns. Bri is a compassionate therapist dedicated to a holistic approach and believes that embracing the mind-body connection facilitates lasting change. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, attending concerts and sporting events, and spending time with loved ones.
Jessica Compton - MS, PLMHP
Psychotherapist
I have worked with children and young adults experiencing a variety of mental health issues and trauma. Our office specializes in care for 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. I completed my internship of over 1000 hours in a medical rehabilitation hospital, so I am well versed in caring for people recovering from medical trauma as well as helping clients find a new normal after a life-altering event.
My primary goal is to provide you or your child with a safe space to process, heal, and problem solve. My approach to each client's unique needs are different, but in my practice, I mainly utilize Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), creative therapies, and solution-focused therapy.
You are welcome to call me for a free consultation to see if I am the right fit for you or your child. If I'm not, I'm happy to help you find someone who is. I want you to find the right clinician, even if it's not me.
Leigh Healey, LMNT
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
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.
Ashleigh Davis - LMFT, LAC
Therapist, Addictions Counselor
Ashleigh Davis is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as a Licensed Addictions Counselor. Ashleigh has her Masters of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy. Ashleigh has worked in the mental health field since 2008 with experience in community mental health, residential treatment, and crisis services.
Outside of running groups at the Wellness Treatment Center, Ashleigh has a private practice in Lakewood and works primarily with adults and couples supporting people to break free of addiction, find relief from anxiety and stress, alleviate depression, manage life’s transitions, and experience healing in their relationships. She is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) , Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), MetaHealth (connecting physical and psychological symptoms), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and has experience with a number of other modalities that she works from. She practices holistically- finding the mind, body, and spirit to be interconnected and core pillars in establishing sustainable change.
Lou Bruno - MD
Medical Director
Dr. Louis Bruno has been the Medical Director of three mental health centers including the Wellness Treatment Center. The Wellness Treatment Center represents the most recent effort by Dr. Bruno and his staff to develop more effective treatment modalities for people whose lives have been affected by serious mental health issues. This program brings together some of the most well-established treatment tools along with an integrated wellness program allowing clients to move from disharmony and crisis to happier, healthier lives.
Dr. Bruno is also Medical Director of Community Care Corporation, a licensed community mental health clinic in the state of Colorado since 1980. Under his direction, Community Care Corporation has become highly respected both locally and nationally in the treatment of severe and persistent mental illness, including people who are dually diagnosed. Utilizing a unique community support treatment model integrated with a wellness philosophy, he has been very successful helping people learn to lead a normalized and productive life.
After devoting much of his career to this effort, Dr. Bruno has presented at many national conferences and training sessions to teach his treatment approaches and philosophy.
Rene Guerette - LCSW
Psychotherapist
Rene Guerette, LCSW graduated from the Smith College School of Social Work in 2004. She has been a practicing psychotherapist since then, having gained extensive experience and training in the treatment of anxiety, depression, trauma, divorce, parenting issues, adoption, LGBT issues, postpartum related challenges and more. In addition to providing psychotherapy in her private practice in Lakewood, Rene is an adjunct faculty member at Denver University’s School of Social Work, providing field instruction to Master’s of Social Work Students. Rene teaches our values based relapse prevention group as well as our next steps group.
Rene grew up on the East Coast, but an internship at the University of Colorado at Boulder brought her to Colorado. The healthy and active, outdoor lifestyle convinced her to stay. She has lived in Colorado for 17 years.
Robin Ruscio - MA, LPC
Therapist
Robin Ruscio is a Licensed Professional Counselor. He specializes in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, and Bipolar Disorder using mindfulness-based therapy, particularly with teens, young adults, and men. Robin has his own private practice, Mindful Counseling Solutions (mindfulcounselingsolutions.com), in Centennial, CO. He has been at The Wellness Treatment since 2015.
Robin leads The Wellness Treatment Center’s Treatment Planning group and Mindfulness Based Relapse Prevention group. He is steeped in humanistic and existential psychotherapy, and primarily uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) when working with clients. He is a mindfulness expert and instructor, and offers Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy in his private practice.
Robin began his counseling career at the University of Colorado Denver’s Community Counseling Center in 2011 and was a counselor and DBT Program Director at Noeticus Counseling Center from 2012-2013. Robin has a background as a private music instructor and freelance professional musician.
Credentials, Education, and Associations: Licensed Professional Counselor, 2015-Present. Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology, University of Colorado Denver, Clinical Mental Health Specialty, 2012. Bachelor of Music, University of Denver, 2001.
Meg Garrido - LPC
Psychotherapist
Meg Garrido has been a practicing psychotherapist since 1996. Meg began her private practice after 7 years in the community mental health setting. She works with adults to address depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship concerns, and life transition issues. Her work is grounded in mindfulness as she assists her clients to learn the skills needed to be effective in their lives using DBT and ACT technologies. Furthermore, she facilitates a deeper relationship with an understanding of the Self for clients interested in depth work. Meg runs our wellness group.