Individualized IV Therapy Provided by Naturopathic Physicians
Okanagan Integrative Health provides IV therapy in West Kelowna from our dedicated IV treatment space.
Intravenous therapy delivers selected nutrients, medications or other substances directly into the bloodstream through an IV line. The specific treatment used depends on your health history, clinical needs, laboratory findings when relevant, and the recommendation of your naturopathic physician.
Our IV services include IV nutrient therapy, iron infusions, NAD+ IV therapy and glutathione, with treatment plans individualized following an appropriate assessment.
IV therapy is not necessary or appropriate for everyone. Before treatment, your naturopathic physician will review your medical history, medications, allergies and reason for considering IV therapy to determine whether it is suitable for you.
IV Therapy at Okanagan Integrative Health
IV therapy allows selected substances to be administered directly into the circulation rather than passing through the gastrointestinal tract first.
There are situations where the intravenous route may be clinically useful, but the decision to recommend an IV should be based on the individual patient rather than the assumption that IV therapy is automatically better than oral supplementation.
At Okanagan Integrative Health, our approach is based on three principles:
- Appropriate assessment before treatment
- Individualized IV formulations and dosing
- Ongoing monitoring based on the reason for treatment
Your naturopathic physician will discuss what is being administered, why it is being considered, potential alternatives, expected costs and relevant risks before proceeding.
IV Therapy Options
IV Nutrient Therapy
IV nutrient therapy involves the intravenous administration of selected vitamins, minerals or other nutrients.
The ingredients used are chosen based on the individual patient and clinical rationale rather than using the same formulation for everyone.
Depending on the reason for treatment, your naturopathic physician may review factors such as:
- Current symptoms and health concerns
- Medical history
- Prescription medications
- Supplements
- Dietary intake
- Previous laboratory results
- Relevant nutrient deficiencies
- Kidney and liver health
- Previous response to treatment
Where appropriate, laboratory testing may be recommended before beginning or continuing IV therapy.
Mini IV Therapy
For appropriate patients who have already completed the required assessment, a smaller-volume Mini IV option may be available.
Mini IV appointments generally require less time than a standard IV session and may be considered when the selected treatment can appropriately be provided using a smaller infusion volume.
Your naturopathic physician will determine whether a standard or Mini IV is appropriate for your treatment plan.
NAD+ IV Therapy
Okanagan Integrative Health also offers NAD+ IV therapy in West Kelowna.
Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, or NAD+, is a molecule naturally involved in cellular energy metabolism and numerous biochemical processes throughout the body.
The clinical evidence surrounding supplemental NAD+ therapy continues to develop, and NAD+ IV therapy should not be considered a proven treatment for every symptom or health condition for which it is promoted online.
Your naturopathic physician can discuss the available evidence, your goals, potential risks and whether NAD+ therapy is a reasonable option for you.
NAD+ infusions may require a longer appointment than standard nutrient IV treatments.
Glutathione
Glutathione is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in the body and participates in a number of normal cellular processes.
At Okanagan Integrative Health, glutathione may be available as an addition to certain IV treatment plans when considered appropriate by your naturopathic physician.
As with other IV ingredients, the decision to use glutathione is individualized based on your health history, goals and clinical circumstances.
Iron Infusions in West Kelowna
Okanagan Integrative Health provides IV iron infusions in West Kelowna for appropriate patients following medical assessment and review of relevant laboratory testing.
Iron deficiency can have many potential causes, and intravenous iron is not required for every person with a low ferritin or iron level.
Before an iron infusion is arranged, your practitioner will review relevant factors such as:
- Recent bloodwork
- Iron and ferritin levels
- Complete blood count when appropriate
- Current symptoms
- Previous oral iron supplementation
- Medical history
- Pregnancy status when relevant
- Potential causes of iron deficiency
- Medications and allergies
The type and amount of IV iron used are determined according to the individual patient's clinical circumstances.
Some patients may require a single infusion while others may require additional treatment or follow-up depending on the product used, their laboratory findings and their response to treatment.
Follow-up bloodwork may be recommended after treatment to assess the response and determine whether additional evaluation or treatment is required.
What Happens Before an Iron Infusion?
1. Review Your Bloodwork
2. Pre-Iron Consultation
3. Determine the Appropriate Treatment
4. Schedule Your Infusion
Our IV Therapy Space
Relax in Our Dedicated West Kelowna IV Lounge
IV therapy at Okanagan Integrative Health is provided in a dedicated treatment area designed to make longer appointments comfortable.
Depending on the type of infusion, you may be in the clinic for approximately 45 minutes to 90 minutes or longer.
We recommend wearing comfortable clothing that allows easy access to your arm and bringing something to read, work on or listen to during your appointment.
Your practitioner will let you know if there are any specific instructions to follow before your infusion.
Meet Our IV Therapy Naturopathic Physicians
IV therapy at Okanagan Integrative Health is provided within our naturopathic medicine department by appropriately trained naturopathic physicians.
Dr. Rachelle Peltier, ND
Dr. Rachelle Peltier is a naturopathic physician with a clinical focus in women's health, fertility, reproductive medicine, perimenopause, menopause and metabolic health.
She holds additional training in intravenous therapy and prescriptive authority and provides individualized IV therapy based on each patient's history, clinical needs and relevant testing.
Dr. Lauren Rea, ND
Dr. Lauren Rea is a naturopathic physician with clinical interests in sports medicine, musculoskeletal care and advanced injection therapies.
Her additional training includes IV nutrient therapy as well as multiple injection-based treatment approaches.
Dr. Kyla Stewart, ND
Dr. Kyla Stewart provides naturopathic care with clinical interests in integrative cancer care, digestive health, women's health, chronic fatigue and general wellness.
She has additional training in intravenous therapy, chelation therapy and acupuncture and maintains prescriptive authority.
IV therapy may be incorporated into an individualized treatment plan when clinically appropriate.
IV Therapy FAQ
Yes. IV therapy is a medical procedure and requires appropriate assessment before treatment.
Your naturopathic physician will review your health history, medications, allergies and reason for seeking treatment before determining whether an IV is appropriate.
Appointment length depends on the type of infusion.
Standard IV appointments are often approximately 60 minutes, Mini IV appointments may be shorter, and NAD+ or iron infusions may require longer appointment times.
Your practitioner will let you know what to expect when your treatment is scheduled.
Not every IV treatment requires the same laboratory testing.
Bloodwork may be required when it is clinically relevant to the treatment being considered. Iron infusions require review of appropriate recent laboratory results before treatment.
Your practitioner will tell you which testing is required.
There is no universal IV therapy schedule.
Treatment frequency depends on the reason for treatment, the substances being administered, relevant laboratory findings and your response.
Your naturopathic physician will recommend a schedule only when clinically appropriate.
Not necessarily.
Oral nutrition and supplementation are appropriate for many people and have the advantages of being simpler and less invasive.
The intravenous route may be useful in specific circumstances, but whether it offers an advantage depends on the individual and the clinical reason for treatment.
Your practitioner can discuss whether IV or oral treatment makes more sense for you.
NAD+ is a molecule involved in normal cellular metabolism.
NAD+ can be administered intravenously, although research into many of the health claims associated with supplemental NAD+ remains ongoing.
Your naturopathic physician can discuss the current evidence and whether treatment is appropriate for your goals.
Yes.
Okanagan Integrative Health provides iron infusions for appropriate patients following review of relevant laboratory testing and a pre-infusion assessment.
The number of treatments varies.
It depends on your laboratory findings, the specific iron product and dose used, the reason for the deficiency and your response to treatment.
Follow-up bloodwork may be recommended to determine whether additional treatment is needed.
It depends on your individual plan.
Some extended health plans may reimburse the naturopathic portion of treatment, while ingredients, medications and supplies may be treated differently.
Contact your insurer directly to confirm your coverage.
IV Therapy in West Kelowna
Okanagan Integrative Health provides IV nutrient therapy, NAD+ IV therapy and iron infusions from our multidisciplinary health clinic in West Kelowna, BC.
IV therapy is provided through our naturopathic medicine department following appropriate assessment and is individualized according to the patient and reason for treatment.
Our clinic also offers naturopathic medicine, chiropractic care, Registered Massage Therapy, acupuncture, clinical counselling and kinesiology.
We welcome patients from West Kelowna, Westbank and surrounding Central Okanagan communities.
Okanagan Integrative Health
204–525 BC 97 South
West Kelowna, BC V1Z 4C9
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