--- title: "IV Therapy" entity: "page" canonical_url: "https://www.drsmithnd.com/iv-therapy" markdown_url: "https://www.drsmithnd.com/llms/page/iv-therapy" lastmod: "2026-09-22T00:02:52.341Z" --- # Intravenous Vitamin and Mineral Therapy Welcome to Dr. Smiths practice, where personalized care is our top priority. Dr. Smith creates tailored treatment plans to address your unique needs, with a focus on providing the most beneficial therapy for your situation. If you are located in or around Toronto, Ontario, we invite you to experience our expert care and compassionate approach to healing. Contact us today to start your journey towards improved health and well-being with Dr. Smith. ## About Intravenous (IV) Nutrient Therapy IV Therapy Intravenous (IV) Nutrient Therapy is an effective way to help you achieve faster and better results when it comes to your health and performance. By administering vitamins and minerals directly into the blood stream, we bypass the stomach, overcoming any absorption limitations. This allows us to achieve significant pharmacological doses not attainable by taking oral supplements. When this happens, the cells are saturated with nutrients, promoting the healing and repair process to take place at an accelerated pace. In this way, IV therapy promotes optimal cellular function and also significantly improves the detoxification pathways by eliminating toxins from the body. Book A Consultation ## Conditions That Can Benefit from IV Therapy IV therapy can also be extremely beneficial for people who have compromised digestive systems such as constipation, Chrone’s disease and ulcerative colitis – but it has also been extensively studied to show benefits for the following conditions: Fatigue ( including Adrenal Fatigue ) Migraines & headaches Fibromyalgia & Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Asthma & Allergies Viral and Bacterial infections (Flu, Cold, Mono, Herpes, Shingles, Hepatitis) Macular degeneration Parkinson’s disease Post-surgery recovery Gastrointestinal conditions such a celiac (malabsorption) Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis (reduces inflammation) Athletic performance (pre or post race***) ## Available IV Nutrient Blends #### Dr. Smith will determine your personal needs and customize an infusion to help restore your health. See the list of infusions below: OPTI NEURO-BALANCE: Stabilizes mood during times of stress and mental exertion. Also reduces withdrawal effects of certain medications. OPTI-MOOD BALANCE: Supports optimal mood and well-being. Ideal for individuals suffering from low mood and/or irritability. OPTI-BRAIN: Supports brain health. Helps with recovery from post-concussion, head injuries or trauma. OPTI-IMMUNE: A deep immune system booster. Increases white blood cell counts to overcome recurrent viral & bacterial infections and shortens illness time. OPTI-NOURISH BASIC: A starter drip to ease into vitamin drip therapy. Provides foundational nutrients to nourish cells for optimal function. OPTI-CLEANSE: Significantly improves detoxification & clearance of multiple toxins. Protects the liver from damage. Contains the master antioxidant, glutathione. OPTI-ATHLETE: Improves performance & speeds up recovery for sports injuries. Ideal for physically active individuals. OPTI-SURGERY: Significantly improves tissue repair & recovery time. Reduces inflammation and prevents infection. Ideal for all surgeries, especially dental. OPTI-TRAVEL: Optimizes immune system, prevents infections, and reduces exhaustion from jetlag and travel. Ideal for regular travelers and business executives. OPTI-CALM & SLEEP: Reduces anxiety & high stress. Beneficial for insomnia caused by restlessness and mental overactivity. OPTI-ENERGY: Provides optimal nutrients to vitalize cellular energy and function. Recharges one from within. OPTI-ADRENAL: Supports optimal adrenal gland function and overall wellbeing. Especially beneficial for chronic stress and burnout. OPTI-REPLENISH: A well-balanced maintenance formula. Provides nutrients essential for optimal energy, adrenal function, gentle immune support, and detoxification. OPTI-YOUNGEVITY: A vitamin drip specifically formulated for wellness optimization. Provides optimal nutrients, antioxidants, & mitochondrial support. B12 INJECTION: Provides energy, improves mood, reduces anxiety, and important in red blood cell production. I V T H E R A P Y P R O C E S S ## Frequently Asked Questions What to Expect? In order to receive IV therapy from and ND in Ontario, you have to be that doctor’s patient. If you are interested in this type of care, please book an appointment with Dr. Smith. She will review your medical history, family history and current health challenges in the consult and she may ascertain that some lab testing is required. If no testing is required before she prescribes the infusion, you can commence IV therapy right away. You will then be taken to the IV suite, set up in a comfortable chair and the IV will be started. Once the IV is running you are free to read a book, have a cup of tea and a snack, or simply put your feet up and relax. You will be checked on periodically during your treatment. Treatments most commonly take about 30 minutes but may take up to 120 minutes or longer depending on the type of IV prescribed. Treatment frequency varies and is dependant on a number of factors. It can range from weekly to monthly or as needed during times of high stress or immune challenge. Why Not Take Oral Vitamins? Oral supplementation is often a very useful intervention and very effective. There are however, certain conditions or medical situations where getting a much larger dose than one can take orally and getting it directly at the cell level (bypassing digestion and absorption), is an extremely powerful therapy. With IV infusions of vitamins, minerals and amino acids, you can deliver high dose, quickly and get rapid transformations with certain conditions that you simply cannot even remotely achieve with oral dosing. Does It Hurt? The only part that hurts very briefly is the poke at the beginning. Dr. Smith uses flexible angiocatheters, so there is actually no needle sitting in your arm so you can have a painless, relaxed experience and even move your arm if necessary. It is not at all like getting an IV in your hand in the hospital – it is far more relaxed and far less painful. Is This Safe? NDs who administer IVs have an entirely separate and additional license to do so, and to maintain that license they have to do regular continuing education. Our regulatory body ensures that we are highly trained and continue to be. IV trained NDs assess their patients for candidacy and are discerning. There are always some minor risks when injecting into the bloodstream however there are no preservatives in the vitamins so it is very well tolerated.  There are some rare risks of bruising or of an irritated vein, however Dr. Smith will go over this with you in the office. IV therapy is extremely safe and effective. How Should I Prepare for my Session? Feed and water yourself! Hydration is important and having eating within 3 hours also helps stabilize the body. THE PROCESS ## How to get started ##### Your journey towards a balanced, vibrant life begins with a choice—a choice to prioritize your health and well-being. Let's explore together how natural hormone treatment can unlock your fullest potential. ## 01 #### BOOK A CONSULTATION If you're on the fence about jumping into your naturopathic health journey, feel free to book a free 10-minute consultation call with me. Book Now ## 02 #### PERSONAL ASSESSMENT Your initial health assessment is your first appointment which is one hour. We will discuss your medical history, family medical history, lifestyle, discuss your goals, review any lab work you may have sent ahead of time, do a deep dive on your concerns and order lab work if necessary. Then I provide a comprehensive strategic plan which may include nutrition and exercise changes, herbs or supplements, and hormone replacement therapy or other prescriptions as indicated and referrals if indicated. ## 03 #### FOLLOW UP APPOINTMENTS In your follow-up appointments, we will go over any changes you have noticed and make adjustments accordingly to your plan, and do refills as required. These visits vary in length and this depends on what is requried. Book Now