If you feel that you’re not getting the workout results you want or need this fall, then check out Yaletown’s IV Wellness Therapy Boutique.
The IV Wellness Boutique is the first dedicated intravenous nutrient therapy lounge in Vancouver. Located at 1060 Homer, the boutique is the creation of naturopathic physician Dr. Heidi Rootes and her partner Robin Szakacs.
IV treatments have become increasingly popular thanks to sports stars and celebrities like Rihanna spreading the word. The treatments provide therapeutic doses of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids – all of which are said to boost energy, improve physical performance and brainpower. The IV therapy is more concentrated than traditional supplements and is used to address conditions such as weak immune systems, fatigue, anxiety, depression, and athletic injuries.
Vitamin C, for example, is essential to collagen formation and healthy muscles, tendons and ligaments, preventative for injury and helping improve and maintain endurance.
At IV Wellness the medically-supervised therapy plans are tailored to each client.
“All of the vitamins, minerals and amino acids that we use are water soluble, which means that they do not build up in the body and are safe unless used in extremely high doses, which we do not use,” explains Rootes. “In addition, all our IV treatments are administered by a licensed physician with special training in IV vitamin therapy. Each time a patient comes in, they meet with the doctor who reviews their health history and any current health changes or conditions.”
According to Rootes the variety of IV treatments maximizes physical performance. “We do a lot of hydration therapy with lots of amino acids that are the building blocks to muscles. We give lots of B vitamins, lots of calcium and magnesium, which helps with clearing lactic acid, relieving any kind of muscle cramping and helps with muscle health.”
Client Kyle Eastick is hooked on the treatments.
“I feel regenerated and more alert. My workouts are extended and my intensity and consistency is better,” he says. “It takes 45 minutes every eight weeks. I’ll continue to do this on a regular basis because it really works.”
Another client, Genieve Burley, has an extremely busy lifestyle taking care of two kids, teaching weekly yoga and ballet classes, and training for a half marathon. She says the IV treatments are her version of a time out.
“The treatments are relaxing and almost meditative. You get a boost of energy without the edginess. I feel less fatigued, more resilient, and have better sleep.”
Bookings can be made at TheIV.ca
