If you’re not feeling your best and could use a little boost whether you’re recovering from a hangover, need help beating jet lag, are feeling dehydrated or are experiencing other common issues like migraines and nausea, IV therapy offers many different benefits.

Essential in hospitals and clinical settings, IV drips work quickly because they bypass the stomach and go straight to the bloodstream, which leads to rapid absorption and more immediate effects. IV therapy helps to deliver an intensive supply of essential nutrients including minerals, electrolytes, and vitamins to the body, which can be especially helpful when one is dehydrated or deficient in something.

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Not everyone has the time or is able to go to a clinic or medical office to receive IV therapy, and where better to experience its benefits than in the comfort, privacy, and relaxation of your own home, office, or hotel? Drip IV Therapy offers on-demand vitamin-infused blends across Southern California that are administered by registered nurses and designed to optimize repair, recovery, and rehydration on the cellular level.

Their science-backed therapies and formulations are created and perfected to address a wide range of symptoms such as dehydration, food poisoning, hangovers, jet lag, low energy, low libido, migraines, nausea, weight management, and other ailments. To view their complete list of IV drip offerings, click here.

We chatted with Heeva Ghane, MS, RN, PHN | Director of Operations at Drip IV Therapy, to learn more about their different offerings and benefits.

When was Drip IV Therapy founded? 

Drip IV Therapy was founded in 2018. 

What areas do you provide service in? 

San Diego, Orange County, Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara, and San Francisco.

What do clients love about Drip IV Therapy? 

Our clients love the fact that we come to them. As a mobile infusion company, we provide on-demand services and provide infusions at the comfort of their home, office, hotel, or anywhere! We do our best to get a nurse out to a client within an hour’s notice.

What are the different treatments you offer? 

We offer a variety of treatments such as hangover drips, immunity drips, and NAD+. You can reference our website for the full menu.

Do you have a signature offering? What's your most popular?

Our top five popular infusions are NAD+, Immunity Drip, Hangover Drip, Myers Cocktail, and Super Drip. During each visit, the nurses will perform a thorough assessment to determine the clients symptoms and the most suitable treatment based on their needs. We can always offer customized treatments as well.

What are the benefits of IV drip therapy? 

IV infusions are more beneficial compared to your traditional oral vitamins because it you are directly receiving hydration, vitamins, and antioxidants into your bloodstream. With that being said, the effects are much quicker! Whenever you take anything orally, it needs to be broken down by your digestive system, filtered by your kidneys and/or liver, and then it can be accessible to your cells. 

How often can one get IV drip therapy?  

It all depends on their age, current health condition, underlying disease(s), and their overall physical activity and stress levels. As long you do not have any contraindicating factors such as hypertension, respiratory issues, combatting any gastrointestinal or immunity problems, you can receive an IV infusion at least twice a month for good maintenance. All our patients will be properly evaluated prior to any infusion to determine the best treatment plan. I always recommend for patients to consult with their primary care provider for additional consideration.

Is anyone not a candidate for it and are there any potential risks? 

Yes, there are clients who are not candidates due to their medical history and/or current symptoms. We do have specific protocols and guidelines that we must abide by to ensure patients are not at risk of fluid overload or have metabolism impairment issues. Patient safety is our top priority! 

Any tips for those getting IV drip therapy for the first time? 

Ask questions! We are here to help answer all the questions you may have. 

For more information on Drip IV Therapy and to book an appointment, visit their website or call/text 213-262-9665. Follow on Instagram: @dripivtherapy

[Photos courtesy of Drip IV Therapy]

Kamala Kirk is a University of Southern California graduate and has been an editor/writer for more than a decade. She has written for E! Online, Total Beauty, TravelAge West, Malibu Times Magazine, and many more. She resides in Los Angeles and is a proud pug mom. Follow her on Instagram: @kamalakirk