BODY & WELLNESS

IV Therapy

IV therapy delivers fluids and vitamins directly, with each session taking about 45–60 minutes in our Michigan Avenue suite. Administered by licensed clinical staff under physician supervision, and always preceded by a consultation.

Administered by licensed medical providers · Physician Supervised

At a glance

  • Hydration IV$150
  • Energy IV$200
Visit length
About 45 minutes for most drips and about 60 minutes for the Myers cocktail, from check-in. NAD+ infusions are longer: about 90 minutes at 250 mg and about 180 minutes at 500 mg.
Suggested plan
Often a single infusion as needed; some protocols run a series of 4 to 8 infusions over 1 to 2 months.
Ongoing care
Commonly every 1 to 3 months.
Full treatment details

Treatment Overview

What IV Therapy Is

IV hydration is a wellness service that delivers fluids, electrolytes, and vitamins directly into the bloodstream through a small intravenous drip. Because the infusion bypasses the digestive system, fluids and nutrients are delivered efficiently while you relax in a private treatment room. At Chicago Medspa, IV hydration is administered by licensed medical providers under physician supervision at our Chicago Loop practice.

Each infusion is built around a base of sterile IV fluids. Depending on your consultation, your provider may include ingredients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and electrolytes. The right formulation is determined individually, and nothing is added without a medical review first.

Many clients schedule IV hydration to rehydrate and replenish after workouts, travel, or a busy week — a quiet hour to reset, in a clinical setting rather than a lounge.

The Menu

IV Therapy Menu

  • Hydration IVOur foundational drip, built around fluids for everyday replenishment.
  • Immunity IVFormulation confirmed with your provider at consultation.
  • Energy IVFormulation confirmed with your provider at consultation.
  • Recovery IVOriented toward clients with a consistent training routine.
  • Myers Cocktail IVFormulation confirmed with your provider at consultation.
  • Beauty and Glow IVFormulation confirmed with your provider at consultation.
  • NAD+ IV, 250 mgAn NAD+ infusion at the 250 mg dose.
  • NAD+ IV, 500 mgAn NAD+ infusion at the 500 mg dose.

Wellness consultations are complimentary.

Candidacy

Who IV Therapy Is For

IV hydration is intended for generally healthy adults who want to rehydrate and replenish. Clients commonly book an infusion:

  • After intense workouts or endurance training
  • Following long flights or frequent travel
  • During demanding stretches at work or at home
  • As part of a broader personal wellness routine

IV hydration is not appropriate for everyone. Certain cardiac, kidney, and other medical conditions, some medications, and pregnancy require additional caution or may rule out treatment. Every client completes a consultation and medical review with a licensed provider before a first infusion, and candidacy is confirmed before anything is scheduled.

The Visit

What to Expect at Your IV Therapy Appointment

A typical IV hydration visit at Chicago Medspa runs about 45–60 minutes from check-in to finish, with the drip itself usually taking 30–45 minutes.

When you arrive at 30 N Michigan Ave, your provider reviews your consultation notes and confirms the formulation selected for you. You'll be seated comfortably in a private treatment room while a small IV line is placed — most clients feel a brief pinch, then nothing more than the cool sensation of fluids beginning to flow.

During the infusion you can read, work, or simply rest. Your provider monitors the drip throughout. Afterward, the line is removed, a small bandage is applied, and you can return to your normal day immediately — no downtime is expected.

To prepare, drink water normally, eat a light meal beforehand, and wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily. Your provider will share any additional instructions specific to your plan during the consultation.

Why Chicago Medspa

Why Choose Chicago Medspa for IV Therapy

IV hydration is a medical service, and the setting matters. At Chicago Medspa, every infusion is administered by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, in a clinical environment — with a consultation and medical review before your first drip, and a formulation confirmed with your provider.

Located at 30 N Michigan Ave, Suite 1220 in the Chicago Loop, Chicago Medspa is steps from Millennium Park, Block 37, and the Magnificent Mile — convenient for clients across downtown Chicago including Streeterville, River North, the Gold Coast, and the West Loop, and accessible via the State/Lake and Washington/Wabash CTA stations.

New clients begin with a complimentary professional consultation, with no obligation to book. Your provider reviews your health history and goals, answers questions, and recommends whether IV hydration fits your plan — no pressure, no same-day booking required.

Screening

What We Check Before a First Infusion

Every first infusion is preceded by a good-faith examination: history and physical with a licensed provider, a review of renal function because of the fluid, electrolyte and magnesium load, a review of cardiac status because of fluid volume and the arrhythmia risk that comes with electrolyte shifts, an allergy history, and a full medication review. Pregnancy and breastfeeding are handled as a physician decision, because safety in those groups is not established.

Two screens come up often enough to name. G6PD status is checked before high-dose vitamin C or high-dose glutathione, which matters because immunity formulations commonly carry vitamin C in the ten to twenty gram range. And the medication review is not a formality: diuretics, lithium, digoxin, chemotherapeutic agents and antihypertensives all interact with what an infusion carries, and SSRIs and tramadol interact specifically with high-dose B6.

The Myers cocktail has its own list. It is not given in renal failure, hypercalcaemia or heart block, because of the magnesium and calcium it carries, nor where high-dose vitamin C is contraindicated. Magnesium can produce warmth and flushing, and pushing it quickly can drop blood pressure, which is why the drip is paced. Bright yellow urine afterwards is the riboflavin and is not a problem.

Evidence

Setting Expectations Honestly

We would rather say this ourselves than have you find it elsewhere. High-dose intravenous vitamin therapy does not have a robust efficacy evidence base. The Merck Manual notes that claims made for it lack supporting data and that the field lacks regulatory oversight, and the honest thing to do with that is print it rather than work around it.

Vitamin and mineral loading is also not harmless simply because the ingredients are familiar. Intravenous thiamine can rarely cause anaphylaxis. High-dose B6 can cause peripheral neuropathy. Those are the reasons for the screening described above, rather than caveats bolted onto the end of it.

IV therapy is offered here as a wellness service under physician supervision, not as a treatment for any condition. Most wellness infusions are not given more often than weekly, and where a plan calls for high-dose vitamin C or NAD+ the cadence follows a physician protocol rather than a standing schedule. Your provider will tell you what a given formulation can and cannot be expected to do before you book it.

— Planning Your Visit —

Treatment Details

Pricing

  • Hydration IV$150
  • Energy IV$200
  • Immunity IV$200
  • Recovery IV$225
  • Beauty and Glow IV$250
  • Myers Cocktail IV$225
  • NAD+ IV, 250 mg$400
  • NAD+ IV, 500 mg$650
  • Hydration IV, 4 sessions$540
  • Immunity IV, 4 sessions$720
  • Beauty and Glow IV, 4 sessions$900
  • NAD+ IV 250 mg, 4 sessions$1,440

These are the prices in our online booking. Your plan is confirmed at the complimentary consultation, with no obligation to book.

Appointment Length
About 45 minutes for most drips and about 60 minutes for the Myers cocktail, from check-in. NAD+ infusions are longer: about 90 minutes at 250 mg and about 180 minutes at 500 mg.
Typical Course
Often a single infusion as needed; some protocols run a series of 4 to 8 infusions over 1 to 2 months.
Maintenance
Commonly every 1 to 3 months.

Your formulation and cadence are set with your provider at consultation.

No deposit, no fees

Your consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book. We take no deposit to hold your appointment, and we charge nothing to cancel, to reschedule, or for a visit you miss.

— Frequently Asked —

Questions, Answered

What's in an IV therapy infusion?

Every infusion starts with a base of sterile IV fluids. Depending on your consultation, your provider may include ingredients such as B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and electrolytes. The exact formulation is determined individually after a medical review.

How long does an appointment take?

Plan for about 45–60 minutes from check-in to finish. The drip itself usually takes 30–45 minutes, and you can read, work, or rest during the infusion.

Who administers the IV?

All infusions are administered by licensed medical providers under physician supervision, in a clinical treatment room at our Chicago Loop practice.

Do I need a consultation first?

Yes. Every new client completes a consultation and medical review with a licensed provider before a first infusion. This confirms candidacy and determines the right formulation for you. In our booking menu it is listed under Consultations as Wellness and IV Consultation, and it covers wellness injections and NAD+ as well. The consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book.

How should I prepare?

Drink water normally, eat a light meal beforehand, and wear a top with sleeves that roll up easily. Your provider will share any additional instructions during your consultation.

— Begin Here —

Start with a Professional Consultation

Your consultation is complimentary, with no obligation to book.

Compounded medications are prepared for individual patients by a licensed compounding pharmacy based on a prescription following consultation. Compounded medications are not FDA-approved.