INTRAVENOUS THERAPY
HYDRATION + MEDICALLY GUIDED INFUSION SUPPORT
IV therapy delivers fluids and, when clinically appropriate, selected nutrients or medications directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. Every treatment begins with medical screening and is selected based on your health history, individual needs, and clinical appropriateness.
Before Your Appointment
Medical Clearance
IV therapy requires medical screening to determine whether treatment is appropriate for you. Please keep us updated about medical conditions, medications, allergies, pregnancy, or significant changes in your health. At Selah, medical clearance is renewed annually.
Eat + Hydrate Normally
Unless you are given different instructions, arrive having eaten and hydrated normally. This can make IV placement more comfortable and reduce the chance of feeling lightheaded.
Tell Us How You’re Feeling
Let us know if you are acutely ill, have new symptoms, or have recently been diagnosed with a medical condition. IV wellness therapy is not a substitute for urgent or emergency medical care.
At Your Appointment
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We’ll review your current health, goals, vital signs, and the treatment plan before starting your infusion.
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A small catheter is placed into a vein, usually in the arm. The needle is removed after placement, leaving the flexible catheter in place for the infusion.
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Your infusion will be administered at an appropriate rate while you relax, and you’ll be monitored throughout treatment. The contents and duration depend on your prescribed treatment plan.
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Selah uses only authentic, FDA-approved products obtained through trusted, authorized sources. Products are handled, stored, and administered according to appropriate clinical standards, with safety and thoughtful treatment planning at the center of every visit.
After Your Appointment
Right After Treatment
IV Removed
The IV catheter is removed and a small dressing is placed over the site. Mild tenderness or bruising can occur.
Resume Your Day
Most clients can return to their normal activities afterward unless given different instructions based on their treatment.
Watch the IV Site
Contact Selah if you notice increasing redness, warmth, swelling, drainage, or persistent pain around the IV site. IV therapy can rarely cause infiltration, phlebitis, infection, or fluid-related complications.
Your Questions, Answered
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The contents of an infusion depend on your medical evaluation and treatment plan. Fluids and any added ingredients are selected based on clinical appropriateness rather than an à-la-carte approach.
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Your goals absolutely matter, but the final formulation must also be medically appropriate. Your provider will recommend options based on your history, needs, and the available treatment protocols.
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Timing varies based on the type and volume of the infusion. You’ll be given an expected treatment time when your infusion is selected.
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There is no universal schedule. Frequency depends on why you are receiving the infusion, your health history, and the treatment being used.
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That depends on the reason for treatment and the formulation used. People receiving fluids for dehydration may notice improvement relatively quickly, but IV therapy should not be marketed as an instant fix for general wellness concerns.
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IV therapy is generally well tolerated when appropriately prescribed and administered, but it is still a medical procedure. Risks include bruising, infiltration, vein irritation, infection, reactions to ingredients, and, less commonly, fluid overload or other complications.