Picture a Saturday: a long morning on a Henderson court or a Red Rock trail, a hot afternoon, and a standing slot on the calendar that evening. A recovery IV visit is built to fit that rhythm. Here is what happens, from the front door to the drive home, so nothing about it is a surprise. For the drip itself, see recovery IV therapy.
What an IV therapy for recovery visit includes
An IV puts fluids and nutrients into a vein through a small tube in your arm. The bag hangs above your recliner and runs at a pace your provider sets. What is in the bag decides the drip.
Two people shape your visit. Your nurse practitioner reviews your history, medications and plans, then chooses the drip with you. A licensed professional places the IV and runs it. Dr. Ryan Peterson, our Medical Director, oversees care. For the basics, see what IV therapy is and what a session involves.
Step one: check-in and your nurse practitioner
You arrive at our Henderson wellness center, where free parking is at the door. First visits begin with a talk about your health history, every medication and supplement you take, and what is on your schedule. Tell us about any recent injury and about any limits your own doctor has set. This review is part of every IV, and it is why a first visit can stretch past the drip time itself.
Step two: the IV is placed
We check your blood pressure and pulse, then a licensed professional places a small IV. You feel a quick needle stick, and then mostly a cool or warm feeling while the bag runs. If you feel lightheaded, tell us and we slow things down.
Step three: time in the IV lounge
This is the part people tend to like. You sit in a recliner in the IV lounge, read, answer email or rest. Most drips run about an hour, and the Myers Cocktail runs longer. Then the IV comes out, you get aftercare instructions and our number, and you go back to your day.
The menu drips that fit an active week
Your nurse practitioner helps you choose. These menu items are the ones active adults ask about most.
- Hydration IV. Balanced fluids and electrolytes, a common pick for a hot day.
- Performance & Recovery IV. Amino acids and electrolytes, built for active people.
- Myers Cocktail. B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium and calcium.
- Immunity Boost IV. Vitamin C with immune-supportive nutrients, in two strengths.
- NAD+ infusion. Multi-session packages. Read about NAD+ IV therapy.
Check with your governing body before any treatment if you compete in a tested sport.
Making IV therapy for recovery a monthly rhythm
Some people book a single drip. Others like a set schedule, and the Recovery Membership is built for that. It includes monthly IV infusion credits, a discount on additional IVs and biomarker testing. Learn more about the Active Recovery membership, or see how a recovery plan is built for active adults.
Before and after your recovery IV
Drink a glass or two of water that morning, eat a light meal a few hours ahead and wear a top with sleeves that roll up. Afterward, leave the bandage on for 15 minutes and keep drinking water. A small bruise at the site is normal. Call 702.703.5393 if the site swells, turns red or keeps bleeding, and call 911 for chest pain or severe trouble breathing.
Who a recovery IV visit is for
A recovery IV visit suits adults 18 and over who live active weeks: golfers, runners, hikers, tennis and pickleball players, gym regulars and anyone who plans their calendar around staying on the move. You do not need to be an athlete. You need a health history your nurse practitioner can review, and a list of everything you take.
If you have a heart or kidney concern, or any limit your own doctor has set on fluids, tell us at the start. Your nurse practitioner may check with your doctor before choosing a drip, and some people are better served by a different plan.
What to bring and what to wear to your recovery IV visit
Bring your medication and supplement list, a phone charger or a book and a layer, since the lounge can feel cool when the bag runs. Wear a top with sleeves that roll up. Plan for the whole visit, not only the drip: with the health review on your first visit, give yourself extra time.
Questions to ask before you book an IV for recovery
Ask which drip fits your week and why. Ask how long your first visit runs and who places the IV. Ask how the visit changes if you have a health condition, take medications or compete in a tested sport. Your nurse practitioner answers each one before anything is booked, and you get the full total before you commit.
IV therapy for recovery at GIOSTAR in Henderson
GIOSTAR stands for Global Institute of Stem Cell Therapy and Research. Founded by Dr. Anand Srivastava, GIOSTAR International is part of a network across three countries, built on research at Salk, UC San Diego, UC Irvine and UCLA. Our Henderson wellness center is at 2482 W. Horizon Ridge Pkwy, Ste 100, Henderson, NV 89052, with free parking at the door.
Your first step is a free consultation with our patient team, online, by phone at 702.703.5393 or in person. Read more about recovery IV therapy at GIOSTAR, or see the full IV therapy menu.
