IV Therapy

IV therapy administered by a registered nurse in a clinical setting is very safe. We review your medical history and any contraindications before every session.

Frequency depends on your goals. Recovery and energy drips are popular weekly or bi-weekly. Glow and immunity drips are typically monthly. We recommend a schedule based on your lifestyle and wellness goals.

IV therapy delivers a larger volume of nutrients via intravenous drip over 30–60 minutes. Vitamin shots (intramuscular) are smaller volume, faster to administer, and target specific nutrients like B12 or Vitamin D.

Yes, particularly for patients with B vitamin deficiencies, magnesium deficiency, or chronic fatigue. Many patients report significant energy improvement within hours of the Energy drip.

The Glow drip delivers high-dose Vitamin C and glutathione, both key cofactors for collagen synthesis and skin brightness. Consistent monthly Glow drips are a popular complement to a skin rejuvenation program.

IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and antioxidants directly into the bloodstream through a small peripheral cannula. Because the nutrients bypass the digestive system, absorption is near-complete, compared with roughly 20 to 50% for most oral supplements. A typical session at Victoria Rose Aesthetics in Pickering runs 30 to 60 minutes, and you relax in the treatment chair throughout. Your practitioner completes a health intake first, then selects or customizes one of our drip formulas, Energy, Immunity, Recovery, or Skin Glow, based on your goals and history, under medical oversight and to the standard Victoria sets. The cannula is removed at the end and you resume normal activities the same day. Book a consultation to discuss which formula fits your needs.

Pregnancy is treated as a precaution for elective IV vitamin therapy at Victoria Rose Aesthetics. We ask that you consult your obstetrician or family physician before booking, and that you bring written clearance to your intake appointment. Your practitioner will review the proposed formula, dosing, and any contraindications during the health intake, under medical oversight, and may decline to proceed if clearance is not in place or if the requested drip contains ingredients best avoided during pregnancy or breastfeeding. The same precaution applies to the first trimester, the postpartum window, and active breastfeeding. Hydration-only protocols are sometimes appropriate under physician guidance. Book a consultation so your case can be reviewed in detail.

IV vitamin therapy is considered an elective wellness service and is not covered by OHIP or most extended health benefit plans in Ontario. Victoria Rose Aesthetics does not direct-bill insurers for drip sessions. After your appointment, we can issue a detailed receipt that lists the service date, the formula administered, and that the session was performed by a registered nurse at Victoria Rose Aesthetics. Some health spending accounts (HSAs) and personal wellness benefits programs reimburse nurse-administered IV therapy on a case-by-case basis, so we recommend checking with your plan administrator before booking. Payment is collected at the time of service. Book a consultation and we will walk through pricing for each drip formula.

Loose stools or mild stomach upset are uncommon with IV vitamin therapy because the nutrients bypass the digestive tract entirely, which is one reason patients choose IV over oral supplementation. When it does occur, it is usually tied to high-dose Vitamin C, magnesium, or a rapid infusion rate, and it tends to resolve the same day. Your practitioner sets the drip rate based on your tolerance and adjusts the formula at follow-up if you report any GI sensitivity, under medical oversight and to the standard Victoria sets. If you have a history of IBS, Crohn's, ulcerative colitis, or chronic loose stools, flag it during your health intake so the dosing can be modified accordingly. Book a consultation to review your history.

IV vitamin therapy is not a weight-loss treatment on its own and Victoria Rose Aesthetics does not market it as one. What IV therapy can do is correct nutrient deficiencies, B12, B-complex, magnesium, and amino acids like L-carnitine, that often blunt energy, metabolism, and exercise recovery when low. Patients on a structured nutrition and training plan sometimes report easier adherence and better workout recovery once those deficiencies are addressed. Sustainable fat loss still depends on caloric balance, resistance training, sleep, and medical management where appropriate. Your practitioner will review your goals at intake, under medical oversight, and recommend the Energy or Recovery drip if a deficiency pattern is likely. Book a consultation to discuss your case.