Frequently Asked Questions

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Intravenous (IV) vitamin therapy is a safe and effective method for delivering vitamins and minerals directly to your bloodstream.  This method bypasses the digestive tract which allows for 100% absorption of all fluids and nutrients, making them immediately available for cellular use. 

After consenting to treatment and taking a brief medical history, you can select an IV from our menu. Intramuscular shots are also available. Once the paperwork is complete we will take you back to any of our seats while we prepare the IV. Your arm will be prepped in a sterile fashion, and an IV will be placed and secured. A normal IV bag takes about 60 minutes to complete. Once completed we will remove the catheter tube, cover the IV site, and send you on your way. It is that simple. Hope to see you soon!

There are many benefits, which include but are not limited to:  

• Most efficient method of delivering vital nutrients to the body 
• Bypasses the digestive tract for 100% absorption 
• Nutrients are immediately available for cellular use 
• Safely delivers higher doses of vitamins that would not be tolerated if taken orally 
• Boosts immune system to help prevent illness 
• Increases energy 

Yes, we only use reputable and accredited compounding pharmacies for our ingredients. These infusions are administered by highly experienced registered nurses, and overseen by our medical director. There are some people who are not candidates for IV therapy:  If you are pregnant or lactating, have congestive heart failure, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes, or other disorders that would worsen with an excess of blood volume.  If you are uncertain, please contact us and we can help determine if IV therapy is a good choice for you!

Side effects are generally non-existent or very mild. On occasion, you may experience some discomfort, bruising, redness, itching, inflammation, or redness at or around the site of injection that could last from a few minutes to several days. True allergic reactions are extremely rare. However, if you experience throat swelling, pruritic body rash, dangerously low blood pressure, or symptoms associated with anaphylaxis following administration of an injection, visit your nearest emergency department. If you know you are allergic to any of the ingredients — please avoid it!

We use only skilled professionals for IV placement to ensure the least amount of pain.  You will feel a "stick and a sting". Once the IV is in place only a very small catheter (straw) will be left in the vein ensuring a comfortable session.

Most of our IV drips take about 60 minutes. During this time you can relax, recline, read, listen to music on your headphones, and just take time for you.   

Once the treatment has started you can recline in one of our comfortable chairs and enjoy the benefits of vitamin therapy. You may experience a warming sensation in your arm chest or abdomen when the IV is infusing as well as the sensation of tasting some of the vitamins and nutrients that are in the treatment.  Some people feel chilly or get mild shakes.  We'll have cozy blankets for you!

This depends on each individual’s needs and treatments preferred.  For best results we recommend bi-weekly or monthly infusions - most people take vitamins daily and most of them don't get absorbed, so this is much more efficient!  Some of the treatments are a quick fix and are only needed when the ailment is active, like a hangover or aftereffects of a stomach virus. We suggest speaking to the Registered Nurse on site for what would be best for you and your needs.  Some of our clients come in weekly for either an infusion or vitamin injection.

Yes, vitamins and nutrients taken orally are only partially absorbed, and some not at all.  X-ray studies often show undissolved vitamins passing directly through the GI tract!  Getting vitamins through the IV process is a direct route to the bloodstream and cells for maximum absorption. 

IV hydration goes straight to your blood stream bypassing the GI tract and absorbing 100% of the fluids and nutrients. Typically you will feel the effects within an hour of treatment.  Some of our drip cocktails are designed for long term benefits and may not give you the immediate boost you are looking for.  Vitamin injections are slower release and the effects last longer, which is why many clients alternate infusions (and IV) with an injection (a shot).

There are a few medications that can interact with IV therapy. Our RN on staff will conduct a thorough client history to ensure the drip of your choice is not only safe for you but effective, and not interacting with your current medication regimen.

The differences between injections (a shot in your deltoid muscle) and infusions (an IV catheter in your vein) mainly lie in the absorption rate. An intramuscular injection is absorbed slower over a long time frame. Injections can last for about one month with slow release into the blood.  In contrast, an IV infusion gives you the dose immediately so that you get the benefits immediately, and the effects are shorter lived.

The differences between injections (a shot in your deltoid muscle) and infusions (an IV catheter in your vein) mainly lie in the absorption rate. An intramuscular injection is absorbed slower over a long time frame. Injections can last for about one month with slow release into the blood.  In contrast, an IV infusion gives you the dose immediately so that you get the benefits immediately, and the effects are shorter lived.

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.  These products and services are not meant to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.  The material on this website is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before beginning this or any therapy or for advice on any health condition or concern.