At Marda Loop Naturopathic and Wellness Clinic, our intervenous (IV) treatments are administered in an IV room consisting of reclining chairs in a cozy, calm environment.
At times, our bodies need more nutrients than we can get from our diet or supplements. Sometimes, we may need to use nutrients in a way that goes beyond our body’s usual needs to treat a specific condition or boost overall body function.
During these moments, we provide a solution by delivering medicine, nutrients, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream. This allows for quick and effective replenishment of essential stores, helping the body heal efficiently.
IV formulas can incorporate any of the following:
The two are not always mutually exclusive, but IV therapy confers several advantages:
We look forward to hosting you in our IV suite. For your safety and optimal results, we require a medical review by our Naturopathic Doctors or a referral from a qualified doctor for IV treatments.
New Patients
Requires an initial visit to review your full health history and review of your bloodwork records from the last two years.
Existing Naturopathic Patients
Schedule a brief 15 minute appointment with your Naturopathic Doctor and bring bloodwork records from the last two years.
For some of our more gentle and straightforward IVs, we offer a quick 15-minute Initial IV bloodwork review + IV treatment in one appointment. If interested please call us to see if you are a good candidate for this.
Typical Health History Review Required For IV Treatment
Have IV questions? Give us a call!
Multi-Mineral IV – All Around Nutrient Boost | This IV bag, blending vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, trace minerals, and electrolytes, fuels metabolic processes, balances electrolytes, and promotes healing and tissue repair. It boosts immunity, replenishes energy, and aids various healing types. Administration takes 45-60 minutes. |
Glutathione IV – Potent Antioxidant Boost | Glutathione, a potent antioxidant, decreases oxidative stress from causes like concussions, injuries, stress, toxins, aging, and exercise. Replenishing it aids tissue repair, concussion recovery, anti-aging, and improves liver and kidney function. Administration takes 15-20 minutes *Can be added to Multi-Mineral or Myers IVs. |
Myers IV – General Body Boost | This IV provides an instant boost with optimal doses of vitamin C, calcium, magnesium, and B vitamins. It can support energy, enhance mood, improve sleep, and support recovery from illness or injury. It takes 30-45 minutes for administration. |
Cancer IV Therapies | High-dose IV vitamin C has been shown to be a safe and effective support alongside traditional cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation. By acting as a pro-oxidant, it helps target cancer cells more effectively, enhancing the overall treatment process. |
Vitamin C – Chronic Infections, Immune Support & Tissue Healing | IV vitamin C treatments are categorized into either oxidative therapy for chronic infections or anti-oxidative treatments for general health, immune support, allergies, and tissue healing. It can be administered alone in high doses or combined with other vitamins and minerals at lower doses. |
Muscle Relax – Migraine, Cramps & Muscle Pain Relief | Migraines, headaches, menstrual cramps, muscle spasms, and pain may benefit from this IV treatment, which takes 30-40 minutes to administer. |
Super Immune – Cold and Flu Busting Immune Support | This IV significantly benefits acute infections and recovery from conditions ranging from the common cold to pneumonia and surgical wounds, by delivering essential nutrients directly to affected tissues. Administration takes 90-120 minutes. |
Wound Healing IV – Pre / Post Surgery Healing & Soft Tissue Wounds | This IV combines antioxidant power with nutrients for tissue healing, ideal for pre and post-surgery and soft tissue wound recovery. Administration takes 60 minutes. |
Rehydration | Dehydration, whether acute or chronic from exercise, illness, or lifestyle, can cause fatigue, cramps, and weakness. This custom IV can include saline, electrolytes, minerals, vitamins, and amino acids as needed. Takes 45 – 120 minutes. *Great for pregnancy ladies. |
Custom formulations | The formulations listed here merely serve as an introduction to some of the applications and recipes commonly used in our practice. IV bags are customized to the needs of the patient, blending vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants, botanicals, immune agents, phospholipids, electrolytes, and sugars to immediately feed the body with the vital nutrients it needs. |
We do not. That said, our Naturopathic Doctors can refer patients for this therapy.
Consult one of our Naturopathic Doctors below for a personalized IV therapy plan.
Have questions about IVs? Give us a call!
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