Health Services Staff Directory, University of Guelph

Mental Health Crisis Coordination Team:

  • Julie Elliotson and Jessica Coulter

Dietitians:

  • Lindzie O'Reilly, Registered Dietitian and Certified Intuitive Eating Counsellor, Student Wellness Services → Learn more
    Provides support for University of Guelph students. 
  • Rachel Hannah, Registered Dietitian, Health and Performance Centre → Learn more
    Specializes in nutrition for general health and peak sport performance.

Director's Office

  • Alison Burnett, Director, Student Wellness
  • Jan Klotz, Associate Director, Student Wellness (on leave)
  • Neeli Gre

Manager of Health Services:

  • Heidelein Friesen

Nursing Staff & Clinic Aide:

  • Casey Pope-Lyster
  • Danielle Castledine
  • Gillian Miller
  • Jessie Price
  • Katherine Rodriguez
  • Katie Burns
  • Kelly Raymond
  • Lori Heitshu
  • Nadia Crane
  • Olivien Hackett
  • Pamela Starratt
  • Sherri Shantz
  • Tammy Cook
  • Meghla Ray
  • Christina Dolderman
  • Lindsay Poon
  • Julie Goodwin

Physicians:

  • Dr. Julie Mersereau
  • Dr. Josephine De La Torre
  • Dr. Ruth Dippel
  • Dr. Amy McPhedran
  • Dr. Shane Neilson
  • Dr. Nicole Petrov
  • Dr. Momtaz Talukdar
  • Dr. Melissa Welsh
  • Dr. Janice Young
  • Dr. Mahmoud Hamzi
  • Dr. Kat Cottrell
  • Dr. Bandeep Kaur
  • Dr. Muzzamil Ahmad
  • Dr. Samantha Mihalco
  • Dr. Dorothy Bakker

Psychiatrists:

  • Dr. Briar Long
  • Dr. Paul Parackal

Student Wellness Mental Health Navigators:

Navigators will clarify what you need and provide options for support, and also help you connect with the appropriate counselling resources. If this is your first time seeking mental health support, you will be booked for a 20-30 minute appointment with a Student Wellness Navigator within 24-48 hours of your call.  You may call ahead to book an appointment with a Navigator and same-day appointments are usually available. More information.

Contact: 519-824-4120 x52131


Administrative Staff:

  • Amanda Glascott
  • Sophia Medizabal
  • Monika Noble
  • Agnieszka Tonga
  • Amanda Tang
  • Sonia Costa
  • Meaghan den Engelsman