The arrest of a prominent Carmel nurse practitioner and wellness business owner has sent ripples through Central Indiana, exposing a massive, alleged prescription fraud scheme that spanned multiple counties. Katherine Curtis, 34, who once promised well-being through her Carmel-based clinics, is now facing a barrage of felony charges stemming from an eight-month joint investigation by federal and local authorities. This isn’t just about paperwork; it’s a deeply concerning story about the alleged misuse of medical authority to unlawfully deal controlled substances.
The detailed, multi-agency probe—led by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department’s (IMPD) Task Force Officers and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) Tactical Diversion Section—came to a head on Thursday morning, October 23, 2025. Curtis was taken into custody and booked into the Hamilton County Jail on serious preliminary charges, including unlawful dispensation of a controlled substance, dealing in a controlled substance by a practitioner, identity deception, and obtaining a controlled substance by fraud. The sheer number and gravity of the charges suggest a sustained, sophisticated operation that went far beyond simple errors in prescribing.
For months, the alarm bells were apparently ringing not in a hospital, but at local pharmacies. The investigation was reportedly triggered earlier this year when pharmacists across Central Indiana began reporting suspicious activity tied directly to Curtis, who is the owner or part-owner of businesses like Reclaim Wellness and the former Mind & Body Healthcare, LLC. Pharmacists alleged that the licensed nurse practitioner was overprescribing medications and, shockingly, even writing fraudulent scripts—sometimes under the names of other practitioners. The crucial role these observant pharmacists played in flagging the suspicious activity and providing documentation was instrumental in building the case.
What makes this case particularly troubling is the alleged involvement of a powerful anesthetic: ketamine. Authorities believe Curtis engaged in the illegal dispensation of controlled substances, and ketamine was one of them.
Disturbingly, reports suggest some patients were allegedly instructed to take this drug home after being administered the substance at her clinic—a practice that raises serious questions about patient safety and the legal boundaries of a wellness practice. This critical detail is likely what formed the core of the dealing in a controlled substance charge against a medical professional.
The extent of the concern among those in the pharmacy community became clear during the investigation. Detectives learned that at least three different pharmacists had contacted law enforcement, confirming that Curtis had been banned from filling prescriptions at multiple pharmacies across the region. This blacklisting by the very institutions meant to dispense her orders paints a vivid picture of the widespread distrust and suspicion that had grown around her practice long before the handcuffs came out.
Thursday was a busy day for detectives, who executed search warrants at both Curtis’s Carmel office and her personal residence, recovering additional evidence to bolster the serious allegations. While the full, compelling details are locked away in the pending probable cause affidavit, the scope of the investigation confirms a major collaborative effort, involving Carmel Police, IMPD, and the DEA Tactical Diversion Team. The sheer weight of the agencies involved underscores the severity of the alleged crimes, which crosses municipal and even federal boundaries.
As Curtis awaits her initial court appearance in the Hamilton County Jail, the case remains active and ongoing. The official statement from the IMPD perfectly summarized the sentiment of law enforcement: “This case demonstrates the importance of collaboration between local and federal agencies to identify and stop the illegal diversion of controlled substances. Our task force remains committed to protecting the community from individuals who misuse their positions of trust to distribute narcotics unlawfully.” For patients, fellow practitioners, and the community, the shocking details emerging from the arrest of the Carmel wellness owner serve as a sobering reminder of how far-reaching the shadow of prescription drug abuse can be, even within the trusted walls of a medical office.