Who we are

Ripple Health + Healing started as a space to bring people back to themselves. When one person actually comes home to themselves, the ripple reaches outward—to families, communities, + everyone around them.

After years of watching how disconnected health care had become—symptoms here, stress there—I wanted to build something different. Healing isn’t just physical or emotional; it’s both. The body, mind, + emotions are part of the same story, and that story deserves to be heard, not managed.

After helping hundreds of people out of chronic pain through massage therapy, I noticed a pattern: people would feel better… then hit a wall. That plateau wasn’t a fluke. Beyond muscle tension, there were gut imbalances, hormone shifts, + nervous system patterns quietly keeping people stuck.

Functional medicine gave me the language for what I’d already been sensing: the body’s stories run deep, + no single system heals alone.

Ripple is the result of that integration—a space where you can be seen as a whole person, not a collection of symptoms. It’s where science + story come together to help you heal from the inside out + the outside in.

How we work

At Ripple, we work with your body + your story, helping you understand what’s really going on so healthier choices feel natural, not exhausting.

Many of our clients come to us struggling with:

  • Chronic fatigue

  • Brain fog or difficulty concentrating

  • Mood swings, anxiety, or irritability

  • Digestive issues: bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or food sensitivities

  • Hormonal imbalances: irregular cycles, low libido, hot flashes, or stubborn weight

  • Muscle tension, chronic pain, or recurring headaches

  • Stress that never seems to turn off

  • Feeling like “all the right things” still aren’t working

We don’t just treat symptoms—we trace the signals your body is sending. Every ache, flare, or digestive upset is a clue to what your body truly needs

Depending on your needs, we may use functional medicine to uncover root causes in digestion, hormones, energy, + immunity. We may also offer hands-on bodywork to release tension, improve movement, + support your nervous system. These are optional tools—not a one-size-fits-all formula—but each helps you understand your body so you can make choices that truly support your health.

Every plan is completely personalized. We will never re-use a protocol, because no two bodies or stories are the same.

We move at your pace. No rushing, no perfection required. Healing takes time, but it becomes easier when you understand your body + how to work with it.

Our work is collaborative, curious, + compassionate. You lead, we guide. You come as you are—we’ll meet you there.

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Meet Katie Brewer, MS, LMT

Katie blends years of clinical bodywork with a background in exercise science + a master’s in Human Nutrition & Functional Medicine. After helping people move out of chronic pain, she realized lasting healing goes deeper than muscle tension—it’s about the nervous system, the body’s deep physiology, + the stories your body holds.

She created Ripple Health + Healing to integrate these worlds, combining hands-on work with functional medicine so people can reconnect with their bodies + rebuild trust in their own healing. Katie’s approach is rooted in curiosity, compassion, + collaboration, guiding each person at their own pace toward lasting transformation. She doesn’t claim to have all the answers, which is why she works closely with other practitioners in the area—each in their own zone of genius—so clients get the support they truly need.

Katie is rooted in New Albany, IN, with her wife, two daughters, + their two dummy love bugs—a Golden Retriever + a Husky. She loves being close enough to Louisville to stay active + adventurous, while enjoying a small-town pace that lets her slow down + enjoy the intricacies of life with her family + friends. Outside of work, she enjoys couch-rotting from time to time, drinking too much coffee, antiquing, + sampling all sorts of food at local restaurants.

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Testimonials

  • "Katie is awesome she knows what she is doing, and is very easy to talk to and makes you feel relaxed, my pain has eased a lot and muscle weakness has greatly improved."

    Jo S.

  • “Food used to be my companion. Now I see it as an energy source. For the first time, I feel like I’m actually getting a hold of my food without obsession or guilt, just understanding what my body really needs.”

    Marilyn R.

  • "When I first got with Katie, I was anxious and in pain (a lot of it) I start visiting her for an hr every week and I have NEVER felt so good going into another competition. I would highly recommend Katie to anybody that has a very active lifestyle!"

    Heather C.

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