IV Therapy & Vitamin Injections in Kelowna
NATUROPATHIC NUTRIENT THERAPY FOR WOMEN'S HEALTH, ENERGY, AND HORMONES
Experience IV therapy with a naturopath
When working with Kelowna Naturopath Dr. Alex Lucyshen, IV treatment is tailored to your symptoms, lab results, and health goals, and is administered in a calm, supportive setting.
IV therapy and vitamin injections are ideal for:
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Women in high-demand seasons (postpartum, business building, fertility prep)
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People with digestive concerns or poor absorption
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Those not responding to oral supplements
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Dr. Alex Lucyshen, ND offers personalized IV nutrient therapy and vitamin injections in Kelowna, BC, designed to support women experiencing fatigue, hormone imbalances, burnout, fertility challenges, and nutrient deficiencies.
These fast-acting treatments are highly absorbable and evidence-informed, helping you feel more energized, focused, and resilient from the inside out.
Dr. Lucyshen's approach to IV therapy in Kelowna​
Every IV and injection is individualized. Whether you're recovering from burnout, managing chronic stress, preparing for pregnancy, or optimizing hormone health, the treatment is designed around you.​
How does IV nutrient therapy work?
IV therapy creates a high concentration of nutrients around your cells, improving absorption and supporting cellular energy production, hormone balance, and detoxification.
​At Dr. Lucyshen's practice, all IV therapies are administered by a licensed naturopathic doctor. Some blends may require recent lab work.
Common IV therapies:
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Custom IV Nutrient Therapy: Blends of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, amino acids
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NAD+ IV Therapy: Supports mitochondria, brain function, and healthy aging
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IV Iron Infusions: For medically confirmed iron deficiency when oral iron isn't tolerated
IV therapy can be especially helpful for:
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Fatigue and burnout
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Chronic illness and stress
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Gut issues and poor nutrient absorption
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Hormonal imbalances, PMS, and fertility
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Postpartum recovery
Common questions about IV therapy
Do I need bloodwork before starting?
In some cases, yes. For IV Iron and some personalized blends. I will guide you on what is needed.
What’s the difference between IVs and vitamin injections?
IVs deliver a higher volume of nutrients directly into your bloodstream for rapid absorption. Injections are quick, targeted, and ideal for specific nutrients like B12 or vitamin D.
Do injections hurt?
They’re quick, use a small needle and most people tolerate them very well. I will guide you gently through it and adjust to your comfort level.
How often do I need IV therapy?
Frequency depends on your individual needs. Some women do weekly IVs during periods of depletion or stress. Others opt for monthly maintenance or base around travel plans. We’ll co-create a plan that fits your life and budget.
Are treatments covered by insurance?
Sometimes, We will help you with direct billing for both infusions and nutrient prescriptions.
Vitamin injections in Kelowna
Fast, targeted nutrient support—no digestion required. Vitamin injections are intramuscular (IM) treatments delivering vitamins directly into circulation. Ideal for when oral supplements aren't well tolerated or aren't effective.
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​Appointments are quick (about 10 minutes), and include a short health check-in. Most people report feeling more energized, mentally clear or grounded within hours to a few days. You'll also receive a customized treatment plan based on your lab work.
Common vitamin injections:
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Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin): Nervous system and energy support
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Vitamin D3: Essential for immune, mood, and calcium metabolism
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B Vitamin Complex: For energy and stress support
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MIC Injections: Lipotropic support for metabolism
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NAD+ Injections: Mitochondrial and brain function support
NAD+ THERAPY IN KELOWNA
For cellular energy, brain health & stress resilience
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NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is essential for energy production and cellular repair. It declines with age and stress, leading to fatigue, brain fog, and hormone dysfunction.​
What is NAD+?
And why is NAD+ important?
​NAD+ is a coenzyme found in all living cells. It is involved in energy metabolism and cellular repair processes. Injectable NAD+ may be considered in clinical contexts where mitochondrial or cellular energy pathways are being supported.
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It's a vital molecule that fuels energy production, cellular repair, and hormone function. NAD+ levels decline with age, stress, and chronic illness, leading to fatigue, brain fog, low mood and hormone dysfunction.
Common symptoms of a NAD+ deficiency in women:
If you feel like you are doing “all the right things” but your body still isn’t keeping up, NAD+ therapy might be the missing piece.
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Fatigue and brain fog
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Poor stress tolerance
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Sleep disruption
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Slow metabolism or weight gain
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Mood swings or low motivation
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Early signs of aging (mentally and physically)
What can NAD+ IV therapy help support?
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Energy and stamina
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Cognitive function and memory
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Mood and motivation
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Hormonal resilience
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Recovery from stress, illness or postpartum
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Athletic performance and healthy aging
What is NAD+ IV therapy?
How does it work?
NAD+ IV therapy delivers this vital coenzyme directly into your bloodstream in a higher dose than your body could absorb through supplements alone. It’s one of the most powerful ways to restore cellular energy and resilience, especially if you’re recovering from burnout, stress, illness or simply want to optimize how your brain and body function.
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​Sessions typically take 1.5-3 hours depending on the dose and are overseen by Dr. Lucyshen in our IV lounge.
What are NAD+ injections?
What's the difference between NAD+ IV therapy and injections?
For those looking for a quicker option or a lower consistent dose, NAD+ injections are a great alternative. These are given intramuscularly and only take a few minutes. This makes them ideal for maintenance or gentle ongoing support between IVs.
Many patients choose weekly or biweekly NAD injections to keep their energy and brain function sharp without committing to a full IV drip.
What to expect with NAD+ injections vs. IV therapy
NAD+ injections vs. IV therapy
NAD+ Injections
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Quick IM option for weekly or biweekly support
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Convenient for those needing ongoing mitochondrial support
NAD+ IV therapy
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90-180 minute drips administered in a calm, clinical setting.
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Helps restore brain clarity, stamina, and stress resiliency
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Commonly recommended for burnout, recovery, aging and fertility
NAD+ for fertility support
NAD+ is a key player in cellular energy production. When it comes to reproductive health, your ovaries and eggs are among the most energy-demanding tissues in your body.
This means healthy mitochondrial function powered by NAD+ is essential for optimal fertility.
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How NAD+ Supports Fertility: ​​​​
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Improves egg quality by supporting mitochondrial energy and reducing oxidative stress
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Supports hormone balance through adrenal and insulin regulation
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​Enhances ovarian function and follicle development, especially after age 35
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Can be very helpful for those preparing for IUI/ IVF
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Recovery from stress, illness or postpartum
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Reduces inflammation and promotes cellular repair, important for reproductive longevity
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Boosts energy and nervous system resilience during fertility treatments or high stress seasons
IV IRON INFUSIONS IN KELOWNA
A supportive solution for iron deficiency
IV iron infusions deliver iron directly into your bloodstream to quickly and effectively treat iron deficiency or iron deficiency anemia. This method is often used when oral supplements aren't well tolerated or effective.
Did you know 1 in 4 women are iron deficient?
It’s a problem that too many women don’t know they have and don’t know how to effectively treat. When you say you’re tired, cold, suffer from brain fog, are losing hair, feel weak and are short of breath, you’re likely iron deficient.
It's time to get tested.
We can do that.
You may not be able to keep up iron amounts in your diet because it’s an easily blocked mineral and has to have just the right internal environment to be absorbed. Some people just don’t even respond to oral iron. Your ferritin might just always stay at a 27 and that’s not ok.
Add that to the loss of iron from menstrual bleeding over time and we have an epidemic. Each normal menstrual cycle loses about 1 mg of iron per day.
Why receive iron infusions rather than take iron orally?
Up to 25% of women are iron deficient, and many don’t respond to oral iron.​​
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Infusions are a safe and effective way to get iron levels up typically with a single infusion for people who aren’t able to effectively take oral iron.
Oral iron is not always tolerated because of side effects and does not have the best compliance rates. It can take 6-12 months to get iron levels up to normal and that’s only if you are able to solve the reason for the deficiency. Chasing optimal iron levels can be very frustrating for a lot of people.
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Some benefits of iron infusions include:
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Immediate delivery and absorption
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No GI side effects
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Only 1-2 infusions are needed for most patients
Iron in pregnancy and postpartum
Iron is a crucial aspect of pregnancy care.
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65% of pregnant women are iron deficient by the third trimester
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Iron deficiency is linked to low birth weight and pre-term delivery
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Postpartum women lose 250-500 mg of iron during delivery
Common questions about IV iron
What's the process to get an iron IV?
Your doctor can refer you directly to our clinic. The referral must include a ferritin result from the last 3 months below a certain level that determines the dosage. You would be a candidate for at least one IV iron infusion if your level is below 100.
If you don’t have a doctor’s referral (or it’s missing a ferritin lab value), you can book in with any of our doctors for a history and hematology/ferritin requisition. After that, as soon as we have your results (assuming a ferritin less than 100 is confirmed), you can book in for an iron infusion.
How long does it take?
Be prepared to spend up to 90 minutes in the clinic on your first visit. Your initial visit and first infusion(s) will be done more slowly, and once accustomed, any further infusions will be quicker. The infusion itself will take 20-60 minutes within that time.
What are the potential side effects of IV iron?
The most common side effects are:
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Headache
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Muscle Cramping
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Joint Ache
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Metallic taste
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Nausea
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Dizziness
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Low Blood Pressure
Is this covered under extended benefits?
If you have naturopathic coverage, the infusion may be wholly or partly covered, depending on your insurance provider.
If you have drug coverage, the iron (Venofer or Monoferric) may be wholly or partly covered. However, we cannot guarantee coverage.
How often and what types of iron infusions do you provide? Are they single dose, or recurring?
If you are not pregnant, we use: Monoferric (1,000mg) if ferritin is <30 ug/L, and Monoferric (500mg) if ferritin is >30 ug/L.
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Most will only need one infusion, but we would confirm 4-6 weeks after your first infusion with follow-up lab work (which we will provide), and book a second infusion if needed at that point.
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If you are pregnant, we use: Venofer (200mg) twice/week, usually completing up to 5 treatments (1,000mg total), and re-testing 4-6 weeks after the first series to confirm if further infusions are needed.
Is IV iron safe?
IV Iron is a safe and effective treatment for iron deficiency in pregnancy. Your doctor will discuss the safety profile with you before your infusion.
What would I need to bring in with me? How recent of blood work would you need, and which items are you looking for?
Recent blood work within the last three months, covering a full hematology panel, including ferritin. This costs about $70 out of pocket, if not done by your MD through MSP.
