Medical Care
Madeira Health and Wellness Center provides health care to our 300-plus students. The Health and Wellness Center is staffed by Registered Nurses. Our nursing staff has experience in pediatric/adolescent health, intensive care, emergency, and women’s reproductive health.
Health and Wellness Center Hours
- Monday–Friday 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
When closed, students can contact trained dorm faculty 24/7. Parents can contact health services during regular hours.
- (703) 556-8243
- [email protected]
Nurse Manager
Danielle Sapsford, MS, MEd, BSN, RN, CEN
[email protected]
(703) 556-8244
Mental Health Care
Mental health counselors work directly with students on personal, social, or emotional concerns in both individual and group settings.
- Madeira’s counseling offices (upstairs in the Wellness House) are open during the academic day and after school.
- Appointments are available in-person or via Outlook
To schedule a counseling appointment:
- Visit our counseling appointment website.
- Check the counselors’ availability online and make an appointment that works with your schedule.
- Contact Shannon Ball, Director of Academic Access and Student Support, 703-556-8322
Health & Wellness Workshops And Activities
Throughout the year, Health and Wellness workshops and campus-wide activities educate and increase awareness of specific physical, cognitive, emotional, and social health issues such as:
- Stress management/relaxation
- Healthy relationships
- Drug/alcohol/tobacco use
- Nutrition and healthy eating choices
- Internet safety and cyberbullying
- Decision-making
- Sex education
- Celebrations of Sleep Awareness Week, Random Acts of Kindness Week, Stress Awareness Month, and National Physical Fitness and Sports Month