Wellness
IV Therapy
Intravenous therapy puts fluids, vitamins, and nutrients straight into the bloodstream, for near-total absorption and immediate availability.
Longevity & Recovery
What is IV Therapy?
Intravenous (IV) therapy delivers fluids, medication, vitamins, or nutrients directly into a vein. Going straight into the bloodstream means the digestive system is bypassed entirely, so absorption approaches 100% and the nutrients are available to your body immediately.
How It Works
A clinician places a thin, flexible plastic tube in a vein — usually at the arm or the back of the hand — guided in by a needle that is then withdrawn. What stays behind is the tube, connected to a bag of solution blended for you, which infuses gradually across 20 to 60 minutes.
Core Medical Uses
In ordinary clinical settings, doctors rely on IV therapy to:
- Rehydrate patients dealing with serious illness, vomiting, or heat stroke.
- Give medications that need to act fast, such as antibiotics, painkillers, or chemotherapy.
- Correct electrolyte imbalance, by introducing precise amounts of sodium, potassium, or calcium.
- Provide complete nutrition where there is severe malabsorption or gastrointestinal disease.
The Wellness & Lifestyle Trend
More recently, IV lounges and drip bars have made boutique infusions popular for general wellness. Among the most requested:
Myers' Cocktail
The classic formula: high-dose vitamin C with B-complex, magnesium, and calcium, used for fatigue and to support the immune system.
Hangover Drips
Saline with electrolytes, anti-nausea medication, and antioxidants, for acute dehydration.
Anti-Aging & Skin Glow
Infusions built around antioxidants such as glutathione, aimed at cellular health and brightness.
Benefits vs. Criticisms
The National Institutes of Health recognises its value for genuine nutrient deficiency and clinical illness, though experts advise caution about lifestyle use.
Limited evidence for healthy individuals
Institutions including the Mayo Clinic and Harvard Health note there is limited scientific evidence that healthy people benefit from luxury IV drips. For most people, a balanced diet or a standard oral multivitamin achieves the same outcome at a fraction of the cost.
Minimal but notable risks
It is an invasive procedure, so it carries small but real risks: bruising, infection, or inflammation of the vein.
Considering this treatment?
Are you considering it for a specific medical condition, or for general wellness?
Which symptoms are you hoping to ease — fatigue, dehydration, something else?
What does Ivy en Rose offer in IV Therapy?
Ivy en Rose in San Francisco offers a physician-led menu of IV hydration therapies across three categories: Signature Blends, Beauty & Glutathione, and NAD+ Longevity. Registered nurses administer them, and they are aimed at energy, skin radiance, recovery from illness, and metabolic health.
Signature Wellness Blends
West Portal Special
$259.99
Magnesium, Vitamin C, B-complex, and L-Lysine.
Mirror Mirror on the Wall
B-complex, Vitamin C, and Glutathione, aimed at fine lines, hydration, and skin brightness.
Pump Up the Jam
B-complex, Vitamin C, and Magnesium, to speed up muscle recovery.
Crowd Pleaser
$299.99
A premium mix: B-complex, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Glutathione.
The Cure
$249.99
Built for hangovers or illness, using B-complex, Vitamin C, Magnesium, and anti-nausea Zofran.
The Cure Plus
The same ingredients as The Cure, with an extra litre of hydrating fluids.
Beauty & Glutathione
Ain't I Awesome?
$165.00
A concentrated 250ml Glutathione IV bag on its own.
Too Glam to Give a Damn
$195.00
Glutathione together with Vitamin C.
Too Glam Supercharge
$225.00
A double dose of Vitamin C, mixed with Glutathione.
NAD+ Longevity
Age Is Just a Number
$350.00
An entry-level anti-ageing and cellular repair session, with 250mg of NAD+.
How Old Do I Look?
$699.99
A higher-potency session, using 500mg of NAD+.
Not a Day Over 19
$849.99
Our premium cellular health option: 500mg of NAD+ with an extra litre of fluid.
Make an appointment for a consultation
Whatever you are after, come in for a clinical assessment. We can tell you what to expect, or suggest other routes to the same nutrients.
Speak with our team
Every plan starts with a consultation, so treatment is matched to you rather than to a category.