IV Therapy

Consider IV (intravenous) therapy if you seek increased benefits from vitamins and other nutritional supplements. At Desert Moon Wellness in Las Vegas, Nevada, advanced practice registered nurse and certified nurse practitioner Amy Bass, APRN, NP-C, and co-founder Janelle Ardizzone, offers several types of IV therapy to help her patients maintain good health and heightened energy. Call the office to request an IV therapy consultation, or request your appointment online today.

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy delivers a combination of vitamins and minerals through an intravenous (IV) drip into your bloodstream. Administering nutrients directly into a vein bypasses your digestive system, allowing for greater absorption by your cells. Your body reaps more benefits, and you don’t have to swallow abnormally large or bad-tasting supplements.

What types of health problems can benefit from IV therapy?

Desert Moon Wellness uses IV therapy to treat various health problems, including:

• Migraines
• Sinusitis
• Menstrual cramps
• Depression and anxiety
• Fibromyalgia
• Fatigue
• Sports injuries
• Chronic pain
• Dehydration
• Autoimmune disorders like Crohn’s disease and lupus
• Asthma
• Osteoporosis
• Chronic kidney disease

Some people use IV therapy to promote recovery after long trips or to prevent the uncomfortable side effects of hangovers.

What types of IV therapy are there?

Desert Moon Wellness offers several types of IV therapy, including:

• Revitalize and detoxify, for detoxification
• Invigorate and cleanse (with glutathione) to eliminate toxins
• Anti-aging and vitality to slow the effects of aging
• Immunity booster to build immunity
• Metabolism booster to promote weight loss
• Inflammation reduction to prevent swelling and free radical damage
• Hangover recovery to promote hydration after drinking too much

Desert Moon Wellness tailors IV therapy to each individual’s needs. After an exam and a discussion of your goals, your provider makes personalized drip recommendations to get you back to feeling your best.

What does IV therapy involve?

IV therapy is an outpatient procedure that takes 60-90 minutes. You sit or lie down during treatment.

Your Desert Moon Wellness provider carefully inserts a needle into a vein in your arm. The needle is attached to a catheter connected to an intravenous drip bag. The drip contains vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that slowly enter your bloodstream.

When the drip enters your body, it bypasses your stomach and digestive system and is quickly absorbed by your cells. During IV therapy, you can read, nap, or watch TV. Once you’re finished, your provider removes the needle, bandages your arm, and provides recovery instructions.

Is IV therapy safe?

IV therapy is safe and usually well-tolerated. Most people say they feel more energized and refreshed after treatment. Your arm can be slightly sore or red where the needle was inserted, but this discomfort should go away within a day or two.

Call Desert Moon Wellness to see if you can benefit from IV therapy or request your appointment online today.