Frequently Asked Questions About Wellness IV Infusion Therapy
The cost for this medical visit is $125. Your health insurance may cover the cost of this medical visit. Our office staff can determine if your visit is covered and your copay or deductible. Health insurance does not cover the cost of our IV Infusion or Wellness Shot Therapy.
The initial consultation medical visit may be scheduled after you have completed the medical history and patient forms. You can request the forms in person or by calling our office at 239.561.9191. Then, just submit them in person or via email. Our staff will call you, you can call us, or you can stop in our office to schedule your consultation.
Once your provider has confirmed that you are a good candidate for IV Infusion and Wellness Shot Therapy during your consultation, you will need to sign our appointment policy and consent form if you choose to receive shots or infusions. Then, you can purchase and receive treatments anytime you like at either of our Fort Myers or Naples locations.
Note: Iv Infusions can be scheduled in advance for the fastest service, but we do happily accept walk-ins. Walk-ins may incur a brief wait before they are seen or may need to wait for an available IV space. Generally, we can get you in and get your IV started quickly!
NAD+ Infusion Therapy always requires an appointment due to the lengthy treatment time.
In the 1980s, Dr. Myer’s studied 15,000 people who were suffering from common conditions such as allergies, asthma, migraines, cold/flu/fever, chronic fatigue as well as more serious conditions such as depressions, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, narcotic withdrawal, as well as athlete and peak performance. He developed and tested a cocktail of vitamins to be infused in a saline hydration IV.
The results were wonderful. vitamin cocktail IV Infusions helped thousands of people feel better, perform better and gradually, but drastically improve their health over time. Thus, the term “Myer’s Cocktail” developed, which is the term for delivering vitamins in an IV infusion.
At Contemporary Health Center, we have IVs and Myer’s Cocktail to include even more vitamins, nutrients, minerals and hydration to give our clients even better of an outcome for the average lifestyle.
While insurance does NOT cover the cost of our IV infusions, we do accept HSA/flex spending payments, credit cards, CareCredit, and cash.
Your infusion duration will vary based on individual factors and can range from 30-45 minutes to 1 hour+, but your appointment will generally take 1 full hour, so please plan accordingly. NAD+ IV Infusions take significantly longer, and your provider will give you an individual estimate of your NAD+ treatment time.
Not at all. You may go back to work and your workout or travel plans immediately after an IV Infusion. We highly recommend that you get an IV Infusion if you are going to have a busy week of work, will be over-exerting yourself over a strenuous workout or plan to be in transit for hours due to travel plans.
You may feel a flush and notice that you are detoxifying after your infusion, especially if you are recovering from and illness and if you are new to infusions. This may cause an urge to empty your bowel as the toxins are pushed from your body. We suggest drinking extra water after your infusion to aid detoxification and to get the most out of your infusion.
Usually IV Infusions are safe and have no adverse side effects. However small and minor risks include bruising or pain at the injection site. More serious complications, though very rare can result in scar tissue in the vein.
Often our patients remark feeling better within 20 minutes, and even remark that they can taste the vitamins almost instantly. Most clients feel the effects of the vitamin infusions within a few hours.
Many seek out our vitamin infusions to help improve their overall skin appearance, and even lighten their skin tone. This is possible through our Beautify, High Dose Glutathione and Vitamin C IV Infusions. We typically recommend a package of 6 IVs to be received over the course of 3-6 months.
Most of the vitamins we use are water soluble. Meaning your body will absorb what it needs and pass what it does not. You may opt to receive vitamin iv therapy as needed for your health, however some may not be candidates for more than 1 liter of fluid per week. Your provider can discuss appropriate treatment for you based on your unique health issues, medical history and goals.
If you feel tired, sick, hungover, or just plain drained, our vitamin infusions can be just the pick me up you need. If you are sick, you may receive some of our infusions multiple times per week, as indicated by your practitioner. If you prefer to have a regular regimen of treatments, we would generally recommend one infusion per week.
YES! We highly recommend our IV Infusion Therapy when feeling ill, run down or depleted, or are when you suffer from a chronic health condition.
Anyone under the age of 16 and anyone actively receiving cancer therapy may not receive IV Infusion Therapy, unless approved by their primary care physician or oncology specialist.
People suffering from kidney failure or high blood pressure may not receive IV Infusion Therapy.
All normal, basically healthy individuals may receive IV Infusion Therapy and Vitamin Shots, even when ailing with a cold or flu.
IV infusion of vitamins has been proven as an effective treatment for pregnant women dealing with morning sickness, treating nutrient deficiency and restoring bodily equilibrium. Whereas vitamins taken orally threaten to aggravate an already unstable digestive system, IV infusion bypasses digestion and goes straight into the bloodstream, delivering fast relief without increasing symptoms of nausea. If you are considering electrolyte and vitamin infusion during your pregnancy, first consult with your OB-GYN.
Another group that benefits from IV vitamin therapy is cancer patients. While cancer and cancer treatments can lead to nausea, vomiting, and other bodily imbalances, vitamin infusion can remedy those imbalances and help restore equilibrium. You must consult with your oncologist before starting vitamin infusion therapy.
We suggest the 1-liter bag (1000cc) of fluid with our IV infusions, however we also have half liter (500cc) infusions for those who are smaller in frame or weight, or those seeking a faster iv infusion. We deliver doses that are prescribed as optimal and appropriate for each individual patient.
Your provider will make specific recommendations for you and your goals at your consultation medical visit.
For athletes, we recommend our Restore and Perform IV as well as a Myer’s Cocktail IV.
For a skin boost, we recommend our Beautify IV.
For adrenal fatigue, we recommend our Myer’s Cocktail IV which is full of magnesium, calcium and B vitamins.
Most patients will get benefits with any of our iv infusion choices. For combined benefits, opt for a package of IVs and choose a different iv each time.