IV therapy is the intravenous administration of vitamins, electrolytes, nutrients, amino acids and antioxidant. This direct method of fluid intake bypasses the gastrointestinal tract, which traditionally limits the absorption rate of oral supplements. This not only hydrates you immediately, but maximizes the availability of the compounds to your body.
This wellness treatment can be added on to other services, or booked on their own.
Frequency of treatments: We suggest at least once a month.
Benefits
Benefits
Hydrate, boost energy levels, and release unwanted toxins
- Ameliorate Skin condition
Improve stamina, vitality and physical performance
Strengthening the immune system
Improves recovery post surgical intervention
- Reduced inflammation in muscles and joints
- Assist in the treatment of seasonal blues and depression
Active Ingredients
Vitamins: Vitamins help the body synthesize essential nutrients and allow it to work optimally. Both deficiencies and excess of vitamins can be a threat to the body, which is why your products include the highest dosage that is safe to optimize your health.
Electrolytes: Electrolytes are minerals that carry an electric charge when they enter our bloodstream, affecting fluid balance, blood pH, blood pressure, muscle tissue and brain cells. The primary electrolytes for our health are sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphate and chloride.
Amino Acids: Amino Acids are organic compounds often referred to as building blocks of proteins. The body needs 20 amino acids, nine of which are essentials – which means our bodies don’t produce them on their own, so we need to source them from food or supplements. These are : Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Threonine, Tryptophan and Valine.
Pre-care Instructions
Pre-care Instructions
- Make sure to wear something that leaves the veins in your inner elbow exposed and we recommend layering for temperature control.
- Staying hydrated and having something in your stomach before your appointment will help you avoid nausea and light-headedness during and after your session.
- Wear comfortable clothes.
Post-treatment recommendations
Post-treatment recommendations
Leave the bandage on for at least 15 minutes; however if you are still experiencing some light bleeding, replace the cotton pad with a new one and hold in place by applying gentle pressure.
Keep the area clean and dry for at least 1 hour post treatment.
Avoid intense activity or any stress to the puncture site for 24 hours after the treatment.
In the days that follow the session, check the injection site for bruising or swelling.
Patients must seek immediate medical assistance if:
- The bleeding from the puncture area hasn’t stopped after 30 minutes.
- They develop swelling at the puncture area that won’t dissipate after 24 hours.
- They develop shortness of breath, a rash, or an itching sensation – this could be a sign of allergic reaction.
- They develop any numbness around the puncture site or on the entire arm.
Contraindications and cautions for treatment
- Cardiovascular disease
- Kidney, liver, or pulmonary disease
- Taking Diuretics
- Have any sensitivities or allergies to ingredients in the intravenous solution
- Infected lesion or open wound in proposed of the IV site
- Any change in the indications, diagnosis, or circumstances related to the order that initiated the directive
- Any change in the patient’s baseline status, health, or wellness that would preclude the treatment
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the procedure?
The average IV Infusion lasts between 45 minutes to 1 hour.
What are the possible risks and side effects?
Common Side Effects
- Warm/ cold sensation above the insertion site for the first 5-10 minutes
- Bruising and/or hematoma
- Infiltration / Extravasation
- Phlebitis
- Thrombosis / Thrombophlebitis
- Nausea
Less Common
- Hypoglycemia
- Syncope
- Hypervolaemia
- Flare reaction
- Air embolism
- Allergic and Anaphylactic reaction
Is there a recovery period?
There is no recovery period, but it is recommended to wait at least 24 hours before working out. You may also feel sleepy after the infusion, as a result of the magnesium in many IV drips and the increased fluids.
When should I start noticing results?
IV Drip treatments are known to provide the body with the essential vitamins and minerals it requires by injecting the solution directly into the bloodstream. This facilitates a very high absorption rate and, because it is fast-acting, delivers efficient results immediately after finishing the treatment.
