Prepare for Your Session

How to prepare for your Mobile IV therapy session

Room Set-Up

Have comfortable seating (ideally with an arm rest) set up for yourself and any other participants.  

Wear Comfortable Clothes

Here are a few attire tips to take into consideration:

• Put on a short sleeve shirt or top to allow for easier IV placement.

• Wear the most comfortable pants you have. They provide the temperature balance for the short sleeve shirt you will be wearing.

• Tie up your long hair 

• Avoid rompers or button clothes

Avoid Distractions

We love your pets, really! However, for our safety and the safety of your experience, please secure any pets. If your pet likes to be in your lap, it has the potential to displace your IV or compromise the supplies or area that we are using to place your IV. Your IV should take anywhere from 30-45 minutes. We want you to take this time to enjoy the experience!

Hydrate
You're probably wondering why you need to hydrate when the IV therapy should rehydrate you. Well, the vitamins and minerals administered via IV are deficient in your body cells.  As a result, your body will respond better to the IV nutritional therapy if you were hydrated correctly before the actual procedure.  Ideally, drink a lot of water at least 24 hours before and on the date of your appointment. 

Also, when your body is well-hydrated, your veins become more dilated.  We will certainly have an easier time finding them on the first attempt when you are well hydrated. 

Eat

You shouldn't go to your infusion appointment on an empty stomach. Have a warm meal about 1-2 hours before the infusion. Eating a meal triggers the “rest and digest” section of your nervous system.  As a result, it opens your blood vessels and permits IV nutrients to access the deepest of tissues.  In the end, your entire IV therapy experience becomes more tolerable. You'll experience no nausea or other irritating symptoms. This is especially true for meals that contain water and proteins, such as meats, pasta, chickens, fish, vegetables, eggs, and so on.

Relax

Prepare a place that you are most comfortable. Grab a pillow and a blanket if available.  Take slow and deep breaths. This breathing technique will help relax your mind and body. Plus, focusing on your breath quickly sends oxygen to your brain. Yes, it's normal to be nervous about needles or IV’s. If this is something that worries you, let us know and we will make sure you are well informed of the process. We are here to support you!

Payment

We accept cash, check, credit card or HSA/FSA cards.  Tips are not expected whatsoever but are accepted if you feel you'd like to give one.