A new wellness business in Owensboro is blending medical services with convenience, offering everything from IV hydration therapy to weight-loss treatments — sometimes delivered right to a client’s doorstep.
Mobile RN, owned by 22-year-old nurse Emma Krampe, began as a mobile-only service in September before opening a brick-and-mortar location in December at 750 Salem Drive, Suite 2A.
Krampe said the concept centers on helping people feel better through vitamin therapies and wellness treatments, often without the need for a traditional clinic visit.
“So we have a brick-and-mortar location here, but we also do mobile services,” Krampe said. “If you’re sick and you’re like, ‘I don’t want to get out of bed,’ we’ll come to you, hook you up to the IV and get you feeling better.”
The business offers IV hydration drips, vitamin injections and a variety of wellness therapies designed to address specific needs such as immune support, athletic recovery, migraines and hangovers.
Among the options are hydration treatments like the Myers’ Cocktail, energy drips, metabolism blends and beauty-focused infusions that include ingredients such as glutathione, vitamin C and biotin. Mobile RN also provides vitamin injections including B12, vitamin D and B-complex.
According to the company’s website, IV hydration therapy allows fluids, electrolytes and nutrients to enter the bloodstream directly, which can help the body absorb them more quickly than oral supplements.
“The science behind it is really a twist on modern medicine,” Krampe said. “You can eat vitamins all day long. Some people don’t absorb them well. When it goes straight into your vascular system through an IV, it’s absorbed instantly.”
In addition to IV therapy, Mobile RN offers medical weight-loss treatments using medications such as semaglutide and tirzepatide, as well as Botox injections, laser hair removal and skincare services. Krampe said the business also plans to hire an esthetician to expand its facial offerings.
A key part of the company’s model is flexibility.
“We’re all about convenience,” she said. “If you have an appointment scheduled, there’s no waiting room. You come in, fill out your paperwork and I’m here waiting on you. But if you can’t make it here, we can come to you — at work, the office, even somewhere like a basketball practice.”
Mobile services have also become a way to introduce new people to the treatments, she said.
“When you’re getting an IV somewhere and people see it, they ask questions,” Krampe said. “Then they want one too.”
Before launching the business, Krampe worked as a travel nurse, commuting frequently to Bowling Green. She said the demanding schedule led her to rethink her career path and consider starting a business in her hometown.
“I never thought I’d be a business owner in Owensboro,” she said. “I was travel nursing and driving back and forth every day, and I realized I couldn’t keep doing that. I saw the need for this and thought, ‘I think this is what I’m supposed to be doing.’”
Krampe grew up in Stanley and graduated from Apollo High School before earning her associate degree in nursing. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at the University of Southern Indiana and plans to attend nurse practitioner school in the future.
The business initially operated out of her home before quickly gaining traction.
“There was really no risk starting out of my house,” she said. “Especially with the weight-loss medications, it took off. I realized this is my calling.”
Mobile RN operates on a private-pay model because most insurance plans do not cover IV hydration therapy. However, Krampe said clients can use health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts for many services.
Before receiving treatment, clients complete a consultation process that includes a brief telehealth evaluation with a physician.
“The doctor consult usually takes about five minutes,” Krampe said. “They review your information, ask a few medical questions and approve you for services.”
The consultation remains valid for six months as long as a patient’s medical history does not change.
The Salem Drive location includes a small waiting area, treatment space for IV therapy and injections, and a separate room for facial treatments. A nurse practitioner with Guided Path Solutions also operates in the building, offering Department of Transportation physical exams during evening hours and on weekends.
Although the business is still growing, Krampe said the response from the community has been encouraging.
“It’s been busy,” she said. “I’m a perfectionist, so I want it to be constant. But I love helping people feel better and getting that one-on-one time with them.”
Appointments can be scheduled by phone, text or through the company’s website.
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By John Kirkpatrick The Owensboro Times