IV Infusions & IM Boosters

Is Intravenous Therapy right for me?

IV infusions are great for you if you are looking to promote great health from the inside out.

WHAT IS AN IV INFUSION

HOW IS AN IV INFUSION BETTER THAN ORAL SUPPLEMENTS?

HOW IS IV THERAPY ADMINISTERED?

Firstly, our medical practitioners conduct a thorough medical evaluation and order a blood test before any treatment takes place – this is to ensure you’re getting the right infusion or booster for your needs.

Once the initial consultation is complete, you’ll get your blood tested to ensure your selected treatment is safe and tailored to you. In your next appointment, after your results are analysed by our medical practitioners, you will begin your customised treatment via an intravenous line, also known as a drip, usually inserted into the arm.

All our IV Nutrition therapies are administered by one of our registered doctors or nurses.

Depending on the type of treatment, the procedure will take between 20-60 minutes.

During the treatment, your only job is to sit back and relax.

IS IV TREATMENT SAFE?

ARE THERE NEEDLES INVOLVED?

HOW MANY TREATMENTS DO I NEED?

HOW LONG DOES AN IV VITAMIN SESSION TAKE?

Infusions typically take anywhere between 20 minutes and 1 hour.

There is no recovery time with either infusions or boosters – you can go straight back out and resume your daily activities.

CAN I HAVE MORE THAN ONE INFUSION OR BOOSTER AT A TIME?

WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INFUSION AND A BOOSTER

Both are therapies that supply hydration, vitamins and minerals directly into your body, bypassing the digestive system so they are fully and immediately absorbed.

Infusions are administered intravenously, meaning a needle and drip is used to transport the nutrients directly into your bloodstream, which takes between 20 and 60 minutes.

Boosters on the other hand are intramuscular injections, administered directly into muscle tissue – great for those on a tight schedule.

NUTRIENTS USED IN OUR IV THERAPIES AND BOOSTER SHOOTS

Calcium

Contributes to normal blood clotting, muscle function, neurotransmissions and normal function of digestive enzymes. It is also needed in the maintenance of normal bones and teeth.

Vitamin C

Contributes to the normal function of the immune system, nervous system, blood vessels, gums, skin and teeth. It also helps increase iron absorption and protect cells from oxidative stress.

Vitamin B Complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B9, B12)

Contributes to the normal functioning of your nervous and immune system, psychological function and red blood cell formation. Also promotes healthy skin, eyes, hair as well as helps to reduce fatigue.

Vitamin D

Promotes the body’s absorption of calcium that is important for the normal development and function of healthy bones and teeth. It also helps to support the immune and respiratory systems as well as support normal muscle and cardiovascular functions.

Magnesium

Is an important mineral that plays a role in enzyme reactions in the body. Its many functions include helping with healthy bone, nerve and muscle function, supporting the immune system and regulating blood pressure.

Zinc

Another vital mineral needed for the healthy management of your immune system, metabolism, cell growth and division, as well as wound healing and your sense of taste and smell.

Glutathione

Is a powerful antioxidant that is made in the body’s cells but its levels may decrease due to poor nutrition, environmental toxins, stress and the ageing process. Glutathione deficiency may lead to oxidative stress and become a precursor to multiple diseases.

NAD+

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+) is a dinucleotide that is found in every cell in our body. It plays a key role in mitochondrial function and has been known to affect how fast we age. The main job of mitochondria is to produce energy, which the cell uses to carry out its function. Some cells such as the muscle nerve cells need a lot more energy so they have a lot more mitochondria. However, as we age, changes within our cells lead to the destruction of mitochondria—paving the way for ageing and disease.

Iron

Essential for healthy red blood cells and being deficient is called anaemia. Iron is also an important component of hemoglobin found in red blood cells, which carries oxygen from your lungs to the body.

HOW LONG DO IV VITAMIN INFUSION RESULTS LAST?

For infusions, results may vary from person to person and depending on the infusion used, but many of our patients feel the effects start during the therapy itself and results can last anywhere between a month to a few years.

For our boosters, results can last from one month to up to year, depending on which you select.

WHAT IV THERAPY BLENDS / IV DRIP COCKTAILS ARE AVAILABLE?

Hydrator: for the busy and tired

Our blend of electrolytes and fluid to rehydrate and replenish your body with much-needed minerals to instantly help put a renewed spring in your step. Additional nutrients can be supplemented in this infusion for a more customised therapy.

Immunity Infusion: for keeping in top shape

This treatment contains high doses of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants to help strengthen your immune system against external illnesses and launch your body back into fighting form. Ideal for those recovering from or susceptible to illness – when they simply don’t have the time to be sick.

Lumea energiser: for low energy levels

With a combination of fluids, vitamins, electrolytes and antioxidants, this infusion treatment is our modern version of the famous Myers’ cocktail. For those with low energy levels, muscle spasms, and those wanting to keep their system robust throughout the cold and flu seasons.

Prep and Recovery: for peak fitness performance

This infusion treatment is ideal for those with demanding fitness regimes or anyone recovering from illness or other physical stresses. Hydration combined with vitamins and electrolytes help prepare and repair your body around strenuous activity, reducing inflammation and providing quicker muscle recovery to get you back into fit, fighting form as soon as possible.

Relax and energise: for mums and dads on the go

Anyone with children knows the physical, emotional and mental toll it takes being a parent – the multitasking, round-the-clock work and sacrifices certainly add up. It’s all worth it, of course, but that doesn’t make you any less exhausted.

You can’t pour from an empty cup, so our relax and energise treatment will help replenish your body with nutrients to improve your energy levels and give some much-needed ‘you’ time.

Luminous skin: for a lighter complexion

This treatment combines powerful antioxidants, vitamins and fluid to boost your complexion and detoxify your body with reported skin lightening and brightening effects. The number of treatments required and the results vary from person to person.

Glowing skin: for beauty from the inside out

Lumea Aesthetics promotes natural beauty that starts from the inside out, and our exclusive glowing skin infusion puts this into practise with a formula that specifically targets the skin cells.

The right combination of vitamins and antioxidants are added to benefit your vital organs, detoxify your body and help improve the overall complexion and tone of your skin, giving you that glow only genuine health and energy gives.

Iron Infusion: for those tired and weak with low iron

 The body needs iron to help our muscles store and use oxygen as well as maintain the levels of haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that carries oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body. If the amount of iron in the body gets too low, you could feel tired, weak and even experience the dreaded ‘brain fog’. Iron infusion therapy replaces iron back into the body to make healthy oxygen-carrying red blood cells and relieve these symptoms.

Vegan infusion: for supplementing your diet

 If your diet choices eliminate or limit certain foods, supplements can be necessary to ensure your body is getting all the nutrients it needs. This nutrient therapy has been specially blended for vegans, packed with iron and multiple B vitamins to give your body an energy lift, improve the function of the circulatory system and promote healthy skin, hair and nail growth. Can also be supplemented with vitamin D if a deficiency is detected.

Lumea-C infusion: for healthy skin and immune system

Our vitamin C infusion is a powerful antioxidant nutrient therapy that can help to strengthen your immunity and develop your defences against colds and flu. It also helps to reduce stress and plays an important role in collagen growth, which is essential in maintaining fresh and youthful skin.

Lumea-NAD+: for helping reverse cell damage

Revive your cells with a NAD+ therapy treatment, which studies have shown may reverse mitochondrial dysfunction before it becomes permanent, slowing down the effects of ageing and other degeneration in the mind and body. Athletes commonly use this therapy to help improve their overall performance.

Hangover Cure: for having a little too much last night

You can have too much of a good thing, which is where our Hangover Cure infusion steps in to provide a fast-acting defence against fatigue, headaches and nausea. A quick dose of fluids, vitamins and anti-nausea medication will rehydrate and detoxify your body so you can move on with your day.)

Lumea-B complex booster: for overall cell and neurological health

A general feeling of low energy and fatigue could call for an intramuscular booster shot of complex B vitamins. This array of vitamins are essential in maintaining the normal function of your immune and nervous system, psychological function and red blood cell cycle, while also promoting healthy skin, hair and eyes.

Lumea-B12 booster: for healthy brain, blood and cells

Vitamin B12 is not only necessary for healthy brain function, it’s also important for developing and maintaining healthy blood and nerve cells, while having a hand in the production of DNA and RNA. B12 can also help your body use fat and carbohydrates for energy and make new protein, making this infusion a go-to for long-term optimal performance and health.

Lumea-D booster: for when you can’t get enough sunshine

Australia has a surprisingly high rate of vitamin D deficiency – everyone is making a great effort to stay safe in the sun. Since we don’t recommend increasing your intake of unprotected sun exposure, our Lumea-D booster is a wonderful option for those deficient in vitamin D, important for healthy bones and teeth, as well as normal muscle, respiratory, immunity and cardiovascular functions.

Click here for pricing information on each of the IV Therapy blends/cocktails.

What to expect

Firstly, our medical practitioners conduct a thorough medical evaluation and order a blood test before any treatment takes place – this is to ensure you’re getting the right infusion or booster for your needs.

Once the initial consultation is complete, you’ll get your blood tested to ensure your selected treatment is safe and tailored to you. In your next appointment, after our medical practitioners analyse your results, you will begin your customised treatment; via an intravenous line, also known as a drip, usually inserted into the arm or an IM booster, injection into the muscle.

All of our IM and IV Nutrition therapies are administered by one of our registered doctors or nurses.

Depending on the type of treatment, the procedure will take between 5 and 60 minutes. 

During the treatment, your only job is to sit back and relax.