Many people set out to take better care of themselves in the new year: drink more water, go to bed earlier and dust off that gym membership. What if, instead of muscling through ambitious resolutions, we started by asking one simple question: “What’s really going on inside my body?”
That question is the heartbeat of The Wellness Way - Mason, one of the city’s newest health restoration clinics, and a place where according to owner and chiropractor Dr. Ryan DeNome DC, healing begins long before the first adjustment.
“We take time to look at the whole person and put together all of the pieces of the puzzle,” he says. “There are so many things a regular chiropractic adjustment cannot fix in today’s world.”
Dr. Ryan opened the practice in May 2025 on Cox-Smith Road in Mason, not far from his family’s home. The location wasn’t chosen by accident. “We live right in downtown Mason and love supporting all the local businesses on The Mile,” he explains. “We work hard to be a part of as many events as possible.”
His passion for hands-on problem solving led him to chiropractic school at Life University in Georgia, where he discovered The Wellness Way philosophy. This approach digs into the “why” behind symptoms rather than treating them as isolated events. That belief shapes everything the practice does. Advanced testing, including hormone panels, gut testing, mold assessments and nutrient evaluations, help identify what’s truly throwing the body off balance.
“We help patients take control of their health. Most are just looking for a provider who listens,” Dr. Ryan observes.
For Brent and Laura McKinley of Northern Kentucky, finding a provider who listened was essential.
“My wife and I reached a point where we wanted a complete, honest picture of our overall health, not just treating symptoms as they popped up, but really understanding what was going on beneath the surface and how we could support our bodies naturally in the long term,” Brent tells us.
Their turning point came after a difficult year. Laura’s migraines and possible hormonal issues were escalating. Brent felt drained, struggled with sleep and couldn’t shake the stress weighing on him. Their young son, Gavin, was in remission after fighting osteosarcoma.
“Last year was hard for my family,” Laura recalls. “My child was diagnosed with cancer. Thankfully, he beat it, and immediately my mind shifted to finding help to support his body post treatment, while also addressing what was happening internally with the rest of us.”
From their very first visit they felt at ease. “After the first appointment with Dr. Ryan, I knew he had the care and attention to walk through this healing journey with us,” Laura shares.
Brent had a similar experience. “For the first time, I could clearly see the root causes behind how I’d been feeling, and it completely shifted my perspective on my health. The doctor didn’t just hand me a list of recommendations; he helped me understand why they mattered for my body specifically.”
Comprehensive test results brought clarity for all three of them, and the personalized plans that followed finally connected the dots. “From my first appointment with Dr. Ryan to my most recent, I have truly felt supported,” Laura says.
The changes came quickly. Laura experienced fewer migraines and more hormonal balance. Brent felt his energy returning and sleep improving. Gavin’s post-remission immune and gut support gave the family deep peace of mind.
The McKinleys encourage others to explore The Wellness Way’s root-cause approach. As Laura puts it, “Our bodies are amazing at healing; they just need the proper support and nutrition, alongside a caring and knowledgeable doctor.”
To learn more about The Wellness Way, head to TheWellnessWayMason.com.
“After the first appointment with Dr. Ryan, I knew he had the care and attention to walk through this healing journey with us.” -Laura McKinley
THE WELLNESS WAY- MASON SERVICES
At The Wellness Way, the message is simple: You don’t have to stay stuck. Sometimes the path toward feeling better begins with your body finally being heard.
Chiropractic Care
• Pregnancy and pediatric care
• Back, neck, shoulder, knee and sciatic pain
• Sports performance & injury support
Comprehensive Testing
• Gut testing
• Hormone testing
• Thyroid and blood sugar panels
• Mold and heavy metal testing
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Tick-borne illness testing
Common Concerns Addressed
• Digestive issues
• Hormonal imbalance & fertility concerns
• Thyroid dysfunction
• Inflammation and joint pain
• Immune support
Approach
• Personalized plans focused on root-cause healing