Fluids and electrolytes
Water with electrolytes such as sodium, potassium and magnesium.
IV vitamin therapy in Southbury
An IV delivers selected vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and fluids directly into your bloodstream. Which nutrients, and whether an IV makes sense for you at all, depends on your health history.
We accept many insurance plans. Not accepted: Medicare and Medicaid. See insurance and payment
IV vitamin therapy starts with a first visit with Dr. Graham or Dr. Bell; IV sessions are scheduled after that.
What happens at an IV session
IV therapy starts with a first visit with Dr. Graham or Dr. Bell. Before an infusion, your health history and whether the planned infusion suits you are reviewed.
A small IV catheter is placed in a vein, and the solution is given gradually. During the infusion you can sit comfortably, read, work, listen to music or simply relax.
How long a session takes depends on the formula and the amount of fluid.
Our IV program is offered in collaboration with Cliff (Chin Cheng Tai), APRN, who sees patients at our office in his own independent practice and provides medical screening and oversight.
How an IV differs from supplements
Food should be the foundation for the nutrients your body needs, with supplements by mouth when they're appropriate.
Nutrients taken by mouth have to pass through the digestive tract before they reach the bloodstream. Digestion, gut health, medications, age, illness and other factors can affect how well they're absorbed.
IV therapy takes a different route. Vitamins, minerals, electrolytes and other nutrients go directly into the bloodstream, so the digestive system is bypassed. That can be another option when extra nutritional or hydration support is appropriate.
IV therapy isn't right for everyone
Your medical history, medications, allergies, kidney function, heart health, fluid balance and other factors can affect whether IV therapy, or a particular nutrient, is appropriate for you.
Some nutrients and higher-dose formulas need extra lab tests or screening before they're given.
That's one reason our IV services are provided with an experienced APRN and with medical screening and oversight.
Chosen for you
We don't believe everyone needs the same IV. The choice of nutrients may take into account your:
- Health history
- Current health concerns and goals
- Diet and digestion
- Medications and supplements
- Nutritional status
- Lab results, when appropriate
- Kidney, heart and other medical considerations
- How you responded to IV therapy before
With screening and oversight from Cliff (Chin Cheng Tai), IV therapy can be one part of a plan built around you.
What an IV can include
Vitamins and minerals
Selected vitamins, such as B vitamins and vitamin B12, and minerals.
Other nutrients
Nutrients such as vitamin C, zinc and glutathione, when your doctor and the screening say they are appropriate.
Our naturopathic doctors
Dr. Graham and Dr. Bell see new patients. IV therapy can be one part of a plan you build with them.
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Dr. Carolyn Graham, ND, RN Naturopathic doctor; founder of Pivotal Health -
Dr. Alice Bell, ND, MS Naturopathic doctor
One part of a wider plan
IV therapy doesn't replace good nutrition, healthy digestion, enough sleep, movement or appropriate medical care.
It's another way to deliver selected nutrients when your doctor thinks that makes sense. For the right person, it can be one part of a wider health plan.
The goal isn't simply to put nutrients into an IV bag. It's to understand what you need, and whether an IV belongs in your plan.
Where you'll be seen
Office hours
- Tue 10am–5pm
- Thu 12pm–6pm
- Fri 10am–5pm
Ready to ask about IV therapy? Book a first visit
IV therapy starts with a first visit with Dr. Graham or Dr. Bell. Book online at any time, or call us during office hours.
We accept many insurance plans. Not accepted: Medicare and Medicaid. See insurance and payment