Frequently Asked Questions

* 100% delivery of vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream.

* Provides instant hydration.

* Bypasses the digestive system (gut) and improves the absorption of nutrients.

* Delivers faster effects of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and other substances that keep the building blocks of good health.

* Beneficial for people with malabsorption of nutrients (i.e. gut disorders).

* Beneficial for improved recovery post-surgical intervention.

* Allows higher doses of active ingredients that last longer, accommodating a busy lifestyle.

* Intravenous nutritional therapy helps enhance the immune system, provides mood support, enhances brain function, improves energy levels, and offers better overall health and well-being.

Treatments generally take about 45 minutes but can take longer depending on the individual and treatment being provided. In all, you should plan on the appointment taking about an hour. 

The IV therapy treatment that you receive depends on your unique health concerns and what you would like to address. Our medical team can recommend treatments based on your lifestyle goals and can tailor your IV based on your individual needs.

We recommend IV therapy for professionals, athletes, students, families, and anyone that would like to improve their overall health. If you’re wondering whether a specific treatment is right for you, please contact us and we’ll be glad to answer any questions.

This depends on the setting and the reason for the treatment.

IV Therapy at Atheria Wellness is not for:

* Patients under the immediate influence of alcohol or drugs.

* Patients with allergies to any of the active ingredients.

* Patients with any form of severe and/or chronic illness and diseases (e.g chronic kidney disease, chronic liver disease, heart failure) should seek consultation with their specialist prior to booking an IV treatment. 

Contact us to discuss if an Atheria treatment is right for you!

Yes! IV therapy has been safely practiced for over 100 years. Our IVs are administered by a medical professional who has the appropriate training, licensing, and proven experience in intravenous therapy. All our medical personnel are licensed nurses or nurse practitioners. Our medical team has years of experience working in hospitals and clinics. 

Our staff follow strict protocols and procedures ensuring safety during the IV process.

It is an IV, so slight pain from the needle is possible but most find it barely noticeable.

IV Vitamin Therapy can be a one-off to recover from an illness, jet lag or other life circumstance, or may become part of your overall wellness routine. The noticeable physical effects tend to last up to 10 days and it is suggested to return every four to six weeks for optimal benefit.

If you have chronic conditions such as heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, and/or on-going cancer treatment we encourage you to discuss IV therapy with your specialist prior to your initial consultation with our team. IV therapy is considered an alternative medicine and while the benefits of IV therapy are very well documented in literature, the decision to proceed with therapy is highly individualized. 

We recommend that our patients spread out the frequency of their IV therapy by a minimum of four weeks. If we are specifically treating a deficiency, we may be able to perform more frequent IV administrations but may require routine laboratory workup.

Yes, we need to review recent (within 3 months) blood work, including ferritin levels.  This helps us determine if you may be a candidate for an infusion. 

We exclusively use Monofer® (ferric derisomaltose)

Dosing is dependent on several factors and will be determined by our nurse practitioner during your virtual consultation. Typical doses are usually 500mg or 1000mg.

Our hope is that you will feel the benefit from an iron infusion for 12 months or longer. 

The virtual consultation is $50.  The iron infusion is $350.  The medication (we exclusively use Monoferric) is $561, without prescription coverage.  The actual cost may vary depending on your insurance coverage, if any. 

No, you can book a consultation with one of our nurse practitioners without a doctor's referral!

Iron deficiency is diagnosed through blood tests, checking two key markers: Ferritin and Transferrin saturation.

Ferritin, found in cells like the liver, stores iron. Low levels of Ferritin (below 30) indicate low iron stores.

Transferrin carries iron to where it's needed, like the bone marrow. In deficiency, it becomes empty, leading to low 'T stats.'

New iron formulations allow safe 'total dose' infusions, replenishing iron stores rapidly in  about 30 minutes. This method is much faster than iron tablets, which can take months.

Typically, doctors prescribe 500mg-1000mg  of iron for a total dose infusion. This corrects iron levels swiftly. Improvement, like reduced tiredness and better energy, can be felt within days.

Typically, your body holds around 3000mg of iron, mainly in red blood cells and muscles. Your spleen helps maintain these iron levels by recycling it. Normally, a small daily intake of 8-27 mg from your diet keeps your iron stores healthy. But if you lack iron, you'll need more to maintain good levels.

The infusion typically takes about 45 minutes. Plan to be at our clinic for about an hour to ensure all questions are answered before the infusion.

Although Monofer is considered to have a great safety profile and low incident of side effects, some patients have experienced side effects. Some of the most common side effects are rash, GI upset and headaches. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff are available before, during and after your treatment to answer any questions or concerns you may have.