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What is IV Therapy?IV Therapy is a method of administering vitamins, minerals, anti-oxidants, and amino acids directly into the bloodstream through intravenous infusion. It provides valuable nutrients to the body, by bypassing the digestive system, and has been clinically proven to be more effective than oral supplements.
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Is IV Therapy Safe?All vitamins and nutrients used at VIVA Spa are FDA approved and go through high levels of testing. Every IV therapy treatment is administered by our nurse practitioner, certified paramedic, or registered nurse. Before a client receives IV therapy, vitals signs are recorded and health history is evaluated. After the treatment ends, clients can resume most activities and daily responsibilities immediately with the exception of heavy lifting.
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How many times a month can I receive IV therapy?We have 3x a month plans, but we can administer an IV once a week without pre-approval from your physician.
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What are the benefits of IV therapy?Benefits of IV vitamin therapy range from optimal hydration, electrolyte balance, 100% bioavailability, maximum dosing of essential nutrients, and bypassing the digestive tract. IV vitamin therapy may boost the immune system, increase energy levels, reduce brain fog, detox cells, and speed up healing and recovery. Visit our menu of services to learn more about our IV vitamin therapies and what they can do for your health.
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How long will the treatment last in my system?Similar to how quickly you will feel the benefits of our therapies, your current health status will determine how long these nutrients will last in your body Being that the nutrients administer via IV are water-soluble, they usually have a lifespan of 7-10 days. The effects of these powerful vitamins may last much longer, as much as a few weeks. It is important to stay consistent with treatments. If there is too much time between treatments, your blood serum levels will be depleted each time and we will essentially need to build the levels back up each time. The more consistent you are with treatments, the better!
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Are there any restrictions after receiving treatment?There are rarely any restrictions after receiving one of our IV or injection therapies. We do advise light activity afterward and drinking lots of water which will help detox pathways if antioxidants were received. At the IV/injection site, we recommend leaving the bandage on for at least 15 minutes and up to an hour depending on how easily you bruise.
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Where does VIVA get their injectables?FDA Regulated Sterile Compounding pharmacies located in the United States.
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When should I expect to notice the effects of my treatment?Everyone processes vitamins differently and at different On average, people feel more hydrated and pain relieved immediately after receiving treatment. For those doing treatments for immune function, it may take several treatments to begin noticing improvements. Usually, energy and mental clarity are the most noticeable improvements within 1-3 days of receiving treatment.
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How does IV drip therapy work?When solutions are administered via IV, the ingredients are 100% bioavailable. Bioavailability is the measurement of the amount of the substance that the body retains. In simpler terms, when you receive something intravenous, your body absorbs 100% of that solution. When you receive doses of vitamins and minerals through our IV therapies, you absorb all of it. We are able to bypass the digestive tract and allow the body to absorb these nutrients that are so crucial to health and wellness.
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