IV Therapy in Teaneck, NJ
IV therapy is a medical treatment that delivers fluids, vitamins, and minerals directly into the bloodstream through a small intravenous catheter. At Xthetics Med Spa in Teaneck, NJ, our IV hydration therapy is designed to help replenish fluids and deliver selected nutrients based on individual health needs under direct clinical supervision.
Each IV therapy session is tailored to your medical history, hydration needs, and wellness goals. Treatment begins with a thorough health screening to review your medications, existing conditions, and potential risks. IV therapy care at Xthetics Med Spa is overseen by Leticia Camacho, DMSc, PA-C, under the medical supervision of Richard Gajdowski, MD.
Xthetics Med Spa is located at 185 Cedar Lane L1 in Teaneck, NJ, and welcomes patients from Englewood, Hackensack, Bergenfield, Fort Lee, Leonia, and communities across Bergen County.
Call (201) 338-5186 or book online to schedule your IV therapy consultation.
What Is IV Therapy?
IV (intravenous) therapy delivers sterile fluids and, when clinically appropriate, vitamins or minerals directly into a vein through a small catheter. Unlike oral supplements, intravenous infusions bypass the digestive system, allowing nutrients to enter the bloodstream directly. This method can produce higher blood concentrations of certain nutrients, although higher concentrations do not necessarily translate to additional health benefits.
IV hydration may be appropriate in selected situations when fluid replacement by mouth is insufficient or impractical. Vitamin infusions, including Myers’-style blends containing B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium, are offered for wellness support, though research supporting their routine use in otherwise healthy adults remains limited.
Before treatment, your provider reviews your health history to determine whether an infusion is appropriate. IV therapy carries inherent risks, including infection, irritation at the injection site, fluid overload, and reactions to infused ingredients.
IV Therapy Benefits
Depending on individual medical needs and the infusion selected, IV therapy may help:
Restore fluids when oral hydration is insufficient or impractical
Replenish essential electrolytes based on clinical evaluation
Deliver selected vitamins and minerals directly into the bloodstream
Bypass the digestive tract when intravenous delivery is indicated
Address specific nutrient needs identified through medical assessment
Provide an individualized treatment plan aligned with your health history
Results vary depending on the infusion, underlying health conditions, and individual biological response. IV vitamin therapy has not been established as a primary treatment to boost immunity, increase energy in healthy individuals, promote weight loss, or treat severe medical conditions.
Available IV Therapy Options
Depending on clinical assessment and individual health goals, treatment options at our Teaneck practice include:
IV Hydration Therapy: Delivers sterile fluids and electrolytes to support efficient fluid replacement.
Myers’-Style Vitamin Infusion: Combines selected nutrients, including B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium.
Vitamin C Infusion: Delivers vitamin C intravenously when clinically indicated. High-dose infusions require baseline screening (such as G6PD testing) prior to administration.
Customized Nutrient Blends: Tailored vitamin and mineral combinations based on medical history and clinical evaluation.
Medical Screening & Monitoring: Comprehensive evaluation of medications, allergies, and contraindications before treatment, along with ongoing clinical observation during infusion.
The appropriate infusion, formulation, dosage, and schedule depend entirely on your medical evaluation. Severe dehydration, sudden illness, or acute medical concerns require emergency medical evaluation rather than elective outpatient IV therapy.
What is IV therapy?
IV therapy delivers nutrients directly to your bloodstream. An infusion of nutrients rebalances your system, supports immunity, and makes up for nutrient deficiencies. IV therapy usually includes a combination of compounds, including:
- B vitamins
- Glutathione
- Vitamin C
- Magnesium
- Zinc
At Xthetics Med Spa, your provider offers customized blends of vitamins and other nutrients to optimize your cellular functioning.
What are the benefits of IV therapy?
IV therapy is a superior method of getting the nutrients you need. With IV therapy, the nutrients bypass your stomach and go straight to your veins. When you take oral vitamins and other supplements, much of the dose goes unabsorbed. Plus, the positive effects of the nutrients take time to impact your system.
With IV therapy, you experience the benefits of infused nutrients immediately and fully.
What can IV therapy treat?
IV therapy has a wide range of health benefits. When infused through an IV, you get doses of nutrients that can boost your energy, help with cellular recovery, and rehydrate you.
IV therapy can improve your health and well-being in many ways. You can experience better health by reducing the symptoms of:
- Headaches and migraines
- Hangovers
- Fatigue and low energy
- PMS
- Inability to lose weight
- Poor immunity
- Jet lag
Ideally, you get all the nutrients and hydration you need from food and natural fluids. But this isn’t always practical or possible. When you have symptoms of nutrient deficiencies or imbalances, IV therapy is a quick fix.
What happens during IV therapy?
Your IV therapy starts with a consultation to discuss your health concerns and goals. Your provider then chooses a blend of nutrients to use in your therapy.
You sit in a comfortable recliner as your provider inserts a needle into a vein in your arm. The needle attaches to a fluid bag via a long tube. You relax for 30-60 minutes as the nutrients drip into your vein. Over the next 24 hours, you’ll notice an improved sense of wellness and a boost in energy.
To learn more about IV therapy, call Xthetics Med Spa to book a consultation or use the online tool to schedule.
