Providers & Team

We Provide Team Care That Changes Lives

Our team of healthcare professionals truly cares about the health and wellness of our patients, who come from Logan and surrounding counties to see their doctors in Logan County. Every member of our team embraces our patients and their families with genuine kindness and thoughtful care to help them get well — regardless of the situation.

As a team, our physicians in Logan County and the other healthcare professionals who work with them, are passionate about changing the lives of our patients and we strive to live the mission of Community Health & Wellness Partners, which is to provide quality, whole-person, patient-centered medical care to anyone and everyone in the community.

Here are some of the members of our growing team:

Hannah Auck
LISW
Ashley Brewer
LSW
Joshua Bryant
CNP
Kristen Davis
CNP
Breanna Detrick
CNP, Asst. Medical Officer
Tracy Detwiler
PA-C
Erin Dye
LSW
Justin Gildow
CNP
Charles Kratz
MD
Alyssa A. Kauffman
MS, LPD
Jason Martinez
PharmD, BCACP
Tracy McPherson
LPCC
Kenneth Miller
MD, Chief. Med. Officer
Jillian Shellabarger
MD, Psychiatrist, Chief BH Officer
Lara Shoemaker
LISW-S
Leanne Spring
CNP
Alicia Stafford
RN, RNPCC
Andy Stahl
LPCC-S, Asst. BH Officer
Paula Strebig
CNP
Jordan Thurman
LISW-S
Joshua Usserman
CNP

Hannah Auck, LISW

Hannah Auck is a Licensed Independent Social Worker who is Board Certiﬁed through the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Therapist Board of Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Prior to obtaining her master’s degree, Hannah worked as a Social Services Director between two skilled nursing facilities near her hometown. Hannah has worked at Consolidated Care Inc., as both a home-based service provider and as a youth and family therapist providing services in both an outpatient setting and in area schools. Hannah is excited to be a part of the team at Community Health & Wellness Partners. In collaboration with the primary care providers, she enjoys working with youth and adults who present symptoms of anxiety, depression, trauma, and ADHD. Hannah is originally from a rural community in Crawford County, Ohio, and now lives in Union County. Hannah enjoys crocheting, gardening and baking. When not at work, Hannah spends as much time as possible with her family, friends, and church family.

Joshua Bryant, CNP

Joshua Bryant is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner certified through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He received a bachelor’s degree in Biology and a master's degree in Entomology prior to earning a Master of Science in Nursing, all from The Ohio State University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, Joshua spent five years working as an entomologist at Ohio State University, where he studied the effects of pesticides on household and structural pests. Once he obtained his RN license, Joshua worked as a staff nurse on a medical-surgical unit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center in Columbus. Joshua completed a student rotation at Community Health & Wellness Partners and has a strong interest rural healthcare, including health promotion, disease prevention and management of chronic health conditions. Joshua grew up in a Pike County, Ohio, in Piketon. He enjoys hiking, gardening and cooking.

Kristen Davis, CNP

Kristen Davis, CNP, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2013 and a Master of Science in Nursing in 2017 from Ohio University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she was a registered nurse specializing in acute and critical care for almost 10 years. During Kristen’s time as a nurse practitioner, she has worked in Internal Medicine and Urgent Care. Kristen loves to interact with all people from every background and cares about the holistic person. She currently lives in Champaign County with her husband and two daughters. Kristen is the youth and children’s director at her church. She enjoys fishing, coffee and playing music with her family.

Breanna Detrick, CNP

Breanna Detrick is a certified Family Nurse Practitioner, certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She received her Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences from the University of Toledo and her Master of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. Prior to becoming a nurse practitioner, she was involved in clinical research at Nationwide Children's Hospital and the Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. Breanna spent multiple student rotations at Community Health & Wellness Partners and has been serving patients of this community ever since. She welcomes patients of all ages and enjoys being able to take care of the entire family. Her focus is on health promotion and disease prevention, as well as acute and chronic disease management. Breanna and her husband, Jeff, currently live in Westerville. They are on a weekly bowling league and love to explore the national parks.

Tracy Detwiler, PA-C

Tracy Detwiler is a certified Physician Assistant through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. She is a graduate of Benjamin Logan High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Care Professions with an emphasis on Physician Assistant Studies at the Kettering College of Medical Arts. While a student there she received more than 2,000 clinical hours in both general medicine and specialty practices. As a student, she had several clinical rotations in Logan County. She then earned her Master of Physician Assistant Studies at the University of Nebraska. She spent the first six years of her practice in Clark County in the area of primary care serving patients of all ages. While in primary care, she developed a passion and interest in behavioral medicine. In 2012, she transitioned out of primary care and into psychiatry with an interest in both mental health and addiction medicine in the adult population and served both Logan and Champaign counties. Tracy is a member of the American Academy of Physician Assistants. She has an interest in promoting self-care and wellness, using both pharmacological and nonpharmacological means to recovery. She and her husband live in rural Champaign County with their two daughters. Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, watching OSU football and attending church.

Erin Dye, LSW

Erin Dye is a Licensed Social Worker who is Board Certified through the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board of Ohio. She received her B.A. in Psychology from Milligan College, Johnson City, Tennessee, and a Master in Social Work (MSW) from The Ohio State University. Erin has a history of working with teens and young adults with traumatic experiences, starting her professional career at Adriel, Inc., as part of the clinical department for residential services. Erin has professional experiences in inpatient, IOP, crisis response, and most recently school-based mental health services. Erin has a passion to work with people in all stages of life, and she enjoys serving as part of the integrated health care team at Community Health & Wellness Partners, working collectively alongside patients and helping meet various needs together. Erin is from West Liberty and continues to live there with her family. She loves to do anything that involves the outdoors, specifically walking or hiking, catching up with her friends and family, scrapbooking, and baking.

Justin Gildow, CNP

Justin Gildow was born and raised in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nursing Credentialing Center. Justin earned his Bachelor of Science in Nursing at Cedarville University in 2007 and his Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati in 2012. Prior to becoming a Nurse Practitioner, Justin worked as a nurse for several years with advanced care and intensive care patients at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. Justin enjoys caring for the whole person, including their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects. He has had a wide range of specialized experience during his time as a nurse practitioner and is specifically focused on health promotion and disease prevention as well as caring for acute and chronic illnesses in patients of all ages. Justin lives in Logan County with his wife, Andrea, and their three children where they enjoy sports and spending time outdoors.

Charles Kratz, MD

Dr. Charles Kratz joined Community Health & Wellness Partners on March 1, 2016, after caring for patients at Oakhill Medical Associates for 20 years. Dr. Kratz has served as the President of the Medical Staff at Mary Rutan Hospital and is currently the Medical Director for Hospice Services with Universal Home Health and Hospice. A Medical Degree recipient from Temple University School of Medicine, Dr. Kratz also attended Eastern Mennonite University where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology with minors in English and Chemistry. He went on to complete his residency at Williamsport Hospital Family Practice Residency Program Williamsport, Pennsylvania. A member of the American Academy of Family Practice, Christian Medical & Dental and the Mennonite Medical Associations, Dr. Kratz has been Board Certified since 1996. He is married to Patricia Kratz and they have five children, and they live in rural Logan County.

Alyssa A. Kauffman, MS, LPD

Alyssa Kauffman is no stranger to Logan County, as she grew up in West Liberty and graduated from West Liberty-Salem Local Schools. After high school, Alyssa attended Bluffton University in Bluffton, Ohio, where she earned a degree in Food and Nutrition with a concentration in Diatetics and a minor in Sociology. During her undergraduate years, she had the opportunity to be involved in various hands-on settings, including clinical experiences at St. Rita’s Hospital in Lima, Ohio, providing a Harvest Meal for the community and participating in Wellness Fairs. Upon graduating from Bluffton in 2017, Alyssa moved to Brookings, South Dakota. There, she attended South Dakota State University (SDSU) for a master's degree in Nutrition and Exercise Science. Within this graduate program, she also completed the required supervised internship hours to sit for the national registered dietitian examination. During these programs, she focused on research for her thesis project concerning the older adult population. Specifically, she focused on how nutrition and dietary intake affect muscle and overall body composition and health in that population. During the internship portion, she had various experiences, including clinical and food service rotations at the local rural hospital, WIC, local schools, Native American Reservations, wellness centers and local grocery stores. These experiences contributed to Alyssa's interests in community nutrition and population health, as well as working with all ages, but she enjoys working with the younger generations and has a certificate in Transdisciplinary Childhood Obesity Prevention, as well, from SDSU. Outside of work, Alyssa enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring new restaurants, traveling, being active with yoga, Zumba, walking, or rollerblading, reading or putting together puzzles.

Ashley Brewer, LSW

Ashley Brewer is a Licensed Social Worker who received degrees in social work and psychology in 2009 from Wilmington College. Ashley has spent most of her career working in Logan County with children and adults with behavioral health needs. Most of that time was spent at a local agency helping at risk youth at Adriel Inc., where she provided oversight of two of their group homes, and at the Logan County Board of Developmental Disabilities as a Service and Support Administrator. In October 2017, Ashley joined Community Health and Wellness Partners as the Behavioral Health Coordinator. Ashley has spent her time here developing the Behavioral Health Program and now provides program oversight while assisting patients with their various behavioral health and social needs. Ashley lives in Bellefontaine with her dog Mo. She enjoys traveling, reading, coaching local sports teams and spending time with friends and family.

Jason Martinez, PharmD, BCACP

Jason Martinez is originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, but moved to Ohio to attend Ohio Northern University, where he earned a Doctor of Pharmacy in 2009. Jason is a Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist through the Board of Pharmacy Specialties. Experienced in the retail and hospital sector with an interest in chronic disease management, Jason works collaboratively with our other providers to optimize treatment plans in addition to helping patients understand how to take their medications or find more affordable options. Jason lives in Union County with his wife and two children, and he enjoys sports and spending time outdoors.

Tracy McPherson, LPCC

Tracy McPherson, is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who is board certified through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Counseling Board. After an established career in the world of business, she felt called to walk with others through their mental health and addictions needs. To do so, she earned her Master’s in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary in 2018. She has a strong desire to promote client self-care and wellness, working collaboratively with clients, their medical providers and fellow clinical staff toward recovery in such areas as anxiety, depression, posttraumatic stress and relapse prevention. She and her husband and daughter live in rural Logan County. Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, anything outside, baking, and actively participating within her community and church.

Kenneth Miller, MD

Dr. Kenneth Miller joined Community Health & Wellness Partners on March 1, 2016, after caring for patients at Oakhill Medical Associates for nearly 28 years. Dr. Miller has served as the President of the Medical Staff at Mary Rutan Hospital and is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Medical Group of Ohio. A Medical Degree recipient from The Ohio State University College of Medicine, Dr. Miller also attended Goshen College, where he received a Bachelor of Science in Biology. He went on to complete his residency at Grant Family Medicine Residency Program in Columbus, Ohio. A member of the American Academy of Family Practice, Christian & Dental and the Medical Mennonite Associations, Dr. Miller has been Board Certified since 1988. Dr. Miller and his wife, Doris, live in Bellefontaine and have three grown daughters.

Jillian Shellabarger, MD, Psychiatrist, Chief BH Offr.

Dr. Jillian Shellabarger attended Otterbein University where she received a bachelor's degree in Life Science with a minor in Sociology and graduated with honors in 2010. She then attended Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine and earned a medical degree in 2010. After completing a residency in psychiatry through Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in 2014, she moved to a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry through Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio, in 2015, serving as Chief Resident. She maintains board certification in both adult and child and adolescent psychiatry, and she is a member of the American Psychiatric Association and the Ohio Psychiatric Physicians Association. Born and raised in rural Ohio, she remains committed to providing psychiatric care to rural populations, and she has joined Community Health & Wellness Partners to broaden access to psychiatric care.

Lara Shoemaker, LISW-S

Lara Shoemaker is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor who is Board Certified through the Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board of Ohio. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Social Work from Eastern Mennonite University in Harrisonburg, Virginia, and her Master of Clinical Social Work from The University of Denver, in Denver, Colorado. Lara began her professional career at Adriel School, Inc, working with youth in foster care and group home settings who had severe emotional and behavioral issues. She was promoted to Director of Clinical Services at Adriel in 2015, serving there until joining Community Health & Wellness Partners. Lara is passionate about working with kids, teens, and adults in collaboration with their primary care provider to address mental health needs, such as anxiety, depression, stress, and ADHD. Originally from Archbold, Ohio, Lara lives in West Liberty with her husband, Josh, their son Luke, and dog Piper. Lara enjoys spending time with her family, reading and trying new recipes.

Leanne Spring, CNP

Leanne Spring is a Family Nurse Practitioner certified through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. Born and raised in Lewistown, Ohio, she graduated from Indian Lake High School. Leanne received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Mount St. Joseph University and a Master of Science from The Ohio State University. Prior to becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner, she worked as a State Tested Nurse Aide at Logan Acres Care Center and a Registered Nurse on a post-surgical unit at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and a general medicine unit at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. She enjoys providing holistic care to the patient and entire family, as well as partnering with patients to prevent disease, promote wellness and deliver individualized care. Leanne and her husband live with their son in Marysville, but they enjoy boating and traveling in their free time as well as frequent visits to the Indian Lake area to see family there.

Alicia Stafford, RN, RNPCC

Alicia Stafford has worked as a nurse since 2004, when she started her career as an LPN. She continued her education through Excelsior College and obtained her RN license in 2010, and most recently completed a newly available program through The Ohio State University and received her Registered Nurse in Primary Care Certificate (RNPCC). In addition to her experience in primary care, Alicia has worked in the home health and long-term care setting. A true “hometown girl,” Alicia grew up in Logan County and graduated from Benjamin Logan High School.

Andy Stahl, LPCC-S, Asst. BH Offr.

Andy Stahl is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor Supervisor who is Board Certified through the State of Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage & Family Counseling Board. He received both his Bachelor of Arts in Social Science Education and his Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Prior to joining Community Health & Wellness Partners, Andy began his professional career at Daybreak, Inc, in Dayton, Ohio, where he worked with homeless youth who frequently had mental health and substance abuse concerns. Andy enjoys collaborating with patient’s primary care providers to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. A Benjamin Logan High School graduate, Andy is originally from Belle Center, Ohio, and currently lives in rural Logan County with his wife and four children. In his free time, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and watching and playing sports with his children.

Paula Strebig, CNP

Paula Strebig is certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners. She earned an Associate degree in Nursing from Edison State Community College in 1983, and then she spent several years working in labor and delivery. In 2004 she began teaching at the Nancy J. Knight School of Nursing at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, and in 2011 she earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from The Ohio State University. During her pursuit of becoming a Family Nurse Practitioner at Wright State University, she completed two clinical training rotations at Community Health & Wellness Partners. Paula is passionate about serving the community with a focus on the healthcare needs of the whole person. She enjoys working with people of all ages to maintain health and prevent disease, as well as caring for acute and chronic illnesses. Paula lives in Logan County with her husband and enjoys reading, gardening, traveling and a new hobby pursuit — pottery.

Jordan Thurman, LISW-S

Jordan Thurman is a Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor who is coard Certified through the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker, Marriage and Family Therapist Board. She received her Bachelor of Social Work from Mount Vernon Nazarene University in Mount Vernon, Ohio, and then, she received a Masters of Social Work from Asbury University in Wilmore, Kentucky. Jordan’s career began providing case management and therapeutic services to foster youth through Adriel Inc. In 2017, she began working as a mental health therapist for Darby Creek Counseling, where she worked until she joined Community Health and Wellness Partners. Jordan is passionate about trauma-informed care, and she is happy to work alongside an integrated team to better manage anxiety, depression, trauma, mood disorders, stress and other mental health concerns. Originally from Mount Orab, Ohio, Jordan currently lives in Urbana with her husband, Grant, and their son, August, and the family dog. In her leisure time, Jordan enjoys spending time with family, playing board games with friends, reading, making crafts, volunteering and church.

Joshua Usserman, CNP

Joshua Usserman is a certified nurse practitioner through the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners. He obtained his master’s degree in nursing through the University of Cincinnati and his undergraduate training at Edison Community College and Ohio University. Prior to becoming an advanced practice registered nurse, he spent several years at a community hospital working in the acute care and critical care setting as a staff nurse and charge nurse. He is passionate about education, health promotion and primary prevention of disease. He enjoys spending time outdoors, travel and writing. He is originally from Troy, Ohio, but currently lives in Shelby County with his wife, Heather, and their daughter.

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