Needles, side effects, sterile technique, who shouldn't get a drip, what happens to your health data. We'd rather answer the hard questions here than have you wonder.
Mobile IV therapy is the same clinical service as an IV drip in a lounge or clinic, delivered to wherever you are. A licensed RN brings all supplies to your location, places an IV catheter, and administers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into your bloodstream. The whole visit takes about 45 minutes.
The technique and equipment are the same. What's different is the purpose. Hospital IVs are for treatment of illness or injury. Wellness IV therapy is for hydration, vitamin replenishment, and general wellbeing in otherwise healthy people. The supplies are clinical grade and the nurse is licensed the same way a hospital nurse is.
Most people do, though it varies by drip and baseline. Hydration drips produce the most noticeable effect. If you were dehydrated, altitude-stressed, or post-race, most clients feel better within an hour. The Myers' Cocktail effect is typically felt the next morning. NAD+ clients tend to report the clearest results the day after infusion. Some of this is placebo. We'll be honest about that. But the hydration effect is real science, and 100% bioavailability versus 20-50% from oral supplements is a genuine difference.
Wellness IV therapy is generally not covered by health insurance. HSA and FSA cards may be eligible depending on your plan. Check with your benefits administrator. We don't accept insurance directly and all bookings are paid out of pocket at the time of service.
We come to you. That's the core difference. No drive, no parking, no waiting room, no scheduling around their hours. You book a window, your nurse arrives, and you don't have to leave your house. We're also founder-operated and Utah-local. No franchise, no corporate chain, no protocol you can't ask us about directly.
IV therapy isn't appropriate for everyone. People with kidney disease or impaired kidney function should not receive IV fluids without physician clearance, as the kidneys regulate fluid balance. People with congestive heart failure are at risk of fluid overload. People with certain blood clotting disorders may not be good candidates. Anyone with a known allergy to any ingredient in their selected drip should not receive it. Pregnant women should consult their OB before booking. Some drips are fine during pregnancy, others are not. Our good-faith intake process is designed to catch these situations before your nurse arrives.
The most common side effects are minor: bruising or soreness at the IV site, a cool sensation in the arm during infusion, or a mild metallic taste with some vitamin formulas. Magnesium can cause a warm, flushing sensation that some people find intense. High-dose vitamin C can cause nausea if administered too quickly. NAD+ causes flushing, chest tightness, and nausea if run too fast, which is why we administer it slowly. Serious adverse reactions are rare but possible with any IV therapy. Your RN is trained to recognize and respond to them immediately.
Your RN carries emergency supplies and is trained to respond to adverse reactions. They will stop the drip immediately if you experience anything concerning and assess the situation. In the event of a serious reaction requiring emergency care, they will call 911 and stay with you until help arrives. Every session is documented so any responding medical team has a complete clinical record. Drip+ is not a substitute for emergency medical care. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911.
For most healthy adults, once per week is the upper limit for standard vitamin drips. Most of our members do one to two per month, which is where the evidence shows the most consistent benefit without risk of over-supplementation. Fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K) can accumulate in the body. Our formulas use water-soluble vitamins that are excreted rather than stored. NAD+ is typically done as an initial series, then monthly for maintenance. If you have questions about frequency for your specific situation, ask your RN at your visit.
Your RN cleans the insertion site with an alcohol swab and allows it to dry. A small catheter, a thin, flexible plastic tube — is inserted into a vein in your forearm or the back of your hand using a needle. Once the catheter is in place, the needle is removed and only the soft plastic tube remains in the vein. The drip line connects to the catheter and the infusion begins. You won't feel the catheter after placement.
Yes. Every needle, catheter, IV bag, and piece of tubing is sterile, single-use, and disposed of after your visit. Nothing is reused. All supplies are sourced from licensed medical distributors (McKesson and Henry Schein) and stored in temperature-controlled conditions. Compounded vitamin formulas come from licensed compounding pharmacies under pharmaceutical-grade manufacturing standards.
Your RN carries a certified sharps container and takes all needles, catheters, and medical waste with them when they leave. You won't have anything to dispose of. Sharps are disposed of through a licensed medical waste service. You'll be left with nothing except a small bandage on your arm.
Difficult venous access is more common than most people realize. Your RN is trained in multiple approaches and will try different sites if needed. Staying well hydrated before your appointment significantly improves vein visibility. If your RN is unable to successfully place an IV after reasonable attempts, you won't be charged for the visit and we'll reschedule. Some clients with very difficult access opt for IM (intramuscular) injections instead, which don't require venous access at all.
The insertion is a quick pinch, most people compare it to a standard blood draw. Once the catheter is in you won't feel it. Some formulas cause sensations during infusion: magnesium produces warmth, high-dose vitamin C can cause a cooling sensation, and NAD+ causes flushing if run too fast. None of these are painful, but if anything feels wrong, tell your RN immediately and they'll adjust the drip rate or stop if needed.
Drink water before your appointment. Well-hydrated veins are easier to access and the drip will feel more comfortable. Eat something beforehand. Getting an IV on an empty stomach can cause lightheadedness in some people. Have a clear area where you can sit or lie comfortably for 45 minutes. That's it. Your nurse handles everything else.
We currently serve Provo, Orem, Lehi, American Fork, Pleasant Grove, Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, and Park City. If you're not sure whether we cover your area, reach out before booking and we'll let you know. Service area may expand as we grow.
Yes. Your nurse can come to any location in our service area including hotels, vacation rentals, office buildings, and event venues. Just include the full address and any access instructions (gate code, room number, etc.) in your booking notes.
Cancel at least 4 hours before your scheduled arrival window and there's no charge. Cancellations within 4 hours of the arrival window are subject to a $35 late cancellation fee. No-shows are charged the full visit price. We hold this policy because our nurses drive to your location. A late cancellation affects their schedule and income directly.
Yes. Your nurse brings a full supply kit and can add any booster that's appropriate for your drip and health intake on the day of your visit. Just let them know when they arrive. Boosters are charged at the standard menu price.
Standard drips are hydration-focused formulas under $175. Premium drips are more complex, Myers' Cocktail-level formulations priced $185 and above. Standard drips: The Wasatch and the Athlete. Premium drips: The Meridian (our Myers' Cocktail), The Remedy, The Glow, and the Postpartum drip. Summit members can use their 2 monthly drips on any drip on the menu, standard or premium.
There's a 2-month minimum commitment on all membership tiers. After that, you can cancel anytime before your next billing date. The 2-month minimum protects the integrity of member pricing for everyone and ensures we can maintain the scheduling priority and perks that make membership worthwhile.
Unused monthly drips expire at the end of your billing period and don't roll over. Your membership is designed as a monthly ritual, not a prepaid balance. If you know you'll miss a month, reach out and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Yes. Tier changes take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Contact us before your billing date and we'll make the adjustment. You can move in either direction. There's no fee for changing tiers.
The founding offer is available to the first 100 people who book with Drip+, member or not. Non-members get $25 off their first drip and lifetime 10% off all future drips. Members get 50% off their first month (Foothill $64.50, Wasatch $114.50, Summit $199.50) and lifetime 10% off all additional drips and add-ons beyond their monthly inclusions. The 10% discount stays active for the life of an active membership.
Yes. All client health information is stored in our HIPAA-compliant clinical management system. Our booking and charting platform includes a signed Business Associate Agreement (BAA) as required under HIPAA. Your health intake, session notes, and clinical records are encrypted and accessible only to your care team.
Your intake and session records are visible to your RN and our NP medical director for the purpose of providing care. No one else. We don't sell health data. We don't share it with third parties except as required by law. Your records are yours and available through your client portal.
Yes. Our website uses HTTPS encryption and all form data is transmitted securely. Waitlist submissions on this site are collected via Netlify Forms and are not stored alongside any clinical health data. Your health intake is completed through our separate HIPAA-compliant clinical platform, not through the website booking form.
Yes. You have the right to access, correct, and request deletion of your personal health information under HIPAA and applicable Utah law. Contact us directly and we'll process your request. Note that certain records may need to be retained for a minimum period under state medical record retention laws.
Our good-faith intake process catches most contraindications before your nurse arrives. But here's a plain-language list of conditions that may make IV therapy inappropriate or require physician clearance first. When in doubt, consult your doctor before booking.
HIPAA is the federal law governing the privacy and security of health information. Being HIPAA compliant means we meet specific requirements for how we collect, store, transmit, and protect your data. Here's what that looks like in practice for Drip+.
All health records are stored in an encrypted, access-controlled clinical system. Your data is never stored in plaintext or in general-purpose databases.
Our clinical platform has signed a BAA with us, as required under HIPAA for any vendor that handles protected health information on our behalf.
Only the care team members who need your information to provide care can access it. Administrative staff don't have access to clinical records.
We don't sell, rent, or share your health information with third parties for marketing or any other purpose. Ever.
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