What can I expect before my first session?

1. Schedule

Use our online booking link to schedule the appointment time that works best for you.

*You can also contact us to schedule your group, event, or special occasion!*

2. Screening

For your safety, a brief virtual health screening with a licensed medical provider will be required to review your medical history before (1) your first IV therapy session, (2) every six months, and (3) if you report any changes in your health.

You can complete your brief virtual health screening at your convenience, with on-demand availability seven days a week, 365 days a year, between 9am to 10pm EST.

*Please note, your initial virtual health screening must be completed at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.*

3. Service

Make your way down to IVLPH!

As you enter Bethel Commons parking lot, continue straight towards the back of the building.

After proceeding down a small hill, you will find parking by our entrance on the back side, Unit 15.

Can't wait to see you there!

 

How are IV vitamins better than oral supplements?

1. Better Absorption

  • Oral supplements must pass through the digestive system and be absorbed in the gut, where absorption rates can vary based on factors like digestion, gut health, and food interactions.
  • IV therapy, on the other hand, bypasses the digestive system and delivers vitamins directly into the bloodstream, allowing for 100% absorption and immediate availability to the body. This is particularly useful for individuals who have digestive issues or malabsorption conditions.

2. Faster Results

  • Because the vitamins are delivered directly into the bloodstream, IV therapy can provide faster results. This is often preferred when rapid therapeutic effects are needed, such as vitamin deficiency, improving energy levels, hydration, or immune function.

3. No Digestive Side Effects

  • Some people experience gastrointestinal discomfort, bloating, or nausea when taking high-dose oral supplements. IV therapy bypasses the digestive system, eliminating these potential side effects.

4. Higher Doses

  • Oral vitamins often have absorption limits. For instance, the body may only absorb a small percentage of high doses of certain vitamins taken orally. IV administration allows for much higher doses without the same concerns about absorption limits, which can be crucial for treating deficiencies or specific conditions.

5. Hydration and Additional Nutrients

  • IV vitamin therapy is often administered with fluids (such as normal saline), providing added hydration and helping with conditions like dehydration, recovery from intense physical activity, illness, or hangover relief.

6. Ideal for Certain Health Conditions

  • People with malabsorption disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, or those who have undergone weight loss surgery may not absorb vitamins properly from oral supplements. In such cases, IV vitamin therapy can be a more effective option.
  • Individuals with conditions like chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, or severe deficiency states may experience quicker relief through IV administration.