IV Drip Therapy

A pre-treatment confidential screening questionnaire will be sent to you, along with email confirmation of your booking, to ascertain the presence of any contraindications to alert your practitioner of certain infusion supplements or medications that may not be able to be administered.

Before your first IV Drip Therapy, a chargeable Telehealth/Zoom consultation with Aliyyaa Spring ND MRN or Maria Liberos, IV Specialist, will be scheduled to assess your general health and establish whether you have any underlying health conditions or nutritional deficiencies. If there are reasons for concern, you will not be able to continue with a treatment.

It’s important to talk to your consultant or GP before receiving IV Drip Therapy in case you have certain health conditions. In the case of patients presenting with cancer-related lymphoedema, metastatic cancer or IVF treatment, a consultant’s permission/prescription is required.

Prescriptions will be written/reviewed by Dr Vasileiadis MD FRCP, Consultant Physician.

Patient Safety

An IV Vitamin C Drip Therapy over 30gm will require a G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme) test to be taken. The results typically take up to two weeks, so please book in advance.  Those with a G6PD deficiency cannot receive high dose intravenous Vitamin C over 30gm.

What is IV Drip Therapy?

IV Drip Therapy, also known as intravenous (IV) therapy or vitamin infusion, is a medical procedure where fluids are delivered directly into your bloodstream through a vein.

While traditionally used in hospitals for rehydration, medication administration, and blood transfusions, IV drips are now available in private clinics for purported health, wellness and skin health benefits.

Selected supplements are administered directly into your bloodstream via a vein, where nutrients act with immediate use.

This method accelerates the effectiveness of treatment, unlike supplements given via the digestive system which significantly reduces the number of vitamins, nutrients that enters the bloodstream.

In comparison taking oral supplements 10%-15% of the vitamins access your system, whereas with IV drips 90%-100% absorption of vitamins.

Who administers the IV infusion?

A fully qualified, highly experienced and competent phlebotomist and IV Specialist will administer the IV Drip infusion.

How is the IV infusion prepared?

The IV infusion bag is prepared with the specific mix of supplements just before administered for the best quality possible. We avoid ready-made bags as these may cause the supplements to have become active for a while and compromise the quality.

Why consider an IV Drip therapy and what will it help?

• Vitamin deficiencies
• Mineral deficiencies
• Immune system support
• Chronic fatigue
• Allergies
• Digestive disorders
• IV treatment support
• Stress
• Insomnia
• Tiredness
• weakness
• Jet lag
• Sport recovery
• Improve skin tone

Are IV Infusions safe?

Water soluble vitamins such Vitamin C and mineral supplements are the best to have in infusions. Vitamin C is safe in very high doses, following a G6PD test.

Fat soluble vitamins can be harmful if taken in excess, thus an injection is prescribed when needed, alternatively the highest quality oral supplement is prescribed.

For dietary advise, we recommend making an appointment to see our nutritionist.

Care is taken to ensure patient safety at all times.

IV Drip Therapy Types & Injections

Vitamin C

Vitamin C is administered intravenously via an IV drip directly into the bloodstream by a qualified IV Specialist.

Requests for IV Vitamin C Drip Therapy over 30gm require that you have an initial G6PD (glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase enzyme) test. Results typically take up to two weeks – those with a G6PD deficiency cannot take high dose intravenous Vitamin C over 30gm.

Benefits may include:

Support immune system

Improved wound healing

Reduce inflammation

Improve energy

Relief of fatigue

Skin health

Immune Booster 1

Immune Booster 1 infusion cocktail includes Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, 5 Essential Amino Acids and N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC).

This specific blend works to boost immune system and improve overall health and wellbeing physically and emotionally.

Immune Booster 11

Immune Booster 11 infusion cocktail includes Vitamin C, B Vitamins, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, 5 Essential Amino Acids and N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC). Includes NAD+ (beneficial for Lyme Disease)

This specific infusion cocktail may help reduce Lyme disease symptoms by providing your body with the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants it needs.

Having Lyme disease does not have to be debilitating. An IV drip infusion of essential nutrients can reduce chronic fatigue, restore your immune system and improve quality of life!

Myers I

The Myers 1 infusion cocktail includes a blend of Electrolytes, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc and Glutathione.

This specific blend works to boost immune system, improve sleep, support better digestion, support adverse effects to allergens and replenish the body at a time of feeling unwell.

Myers II

The Myers 11 infusion cocktail includes a blend of Electrolytes, Vitamin B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12 Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium, Zinc, Glutathione, 5 Essential Amino Acids and N-Acetyl cysteine (NAC).

This specific blend works to boost immune system, improve sleep, support better digestion, support adverse effects to allergens and replenish the body at a time of feeling unwell.

Suited for those with diabetes or heart conditions.

Iron

Not suitable for patients with haemochromatosis. Iron levels will need to be checked first, or proof of testing will be required.

Stress Reduction

The Stress Reduction infusion cocktail incudes Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide (NAD+), an essential enzyme for energy conversion and works to repair damaged cells (anti-ageing) and reverse the effects of oxidisation in the body caused by stress.

In addition, the cocktail includes Zinc, B Vitamins, Vitamin C, Magnesium, Calcium and Electrolytes

The stress reduction cocktail helps to heal, cleanse and rebalance. Supporting you to gain a stronger physical being and more positive mindset.

Intralipids

Intralipids is used for improving implantation in IVF patients with high natural killer cell activity. 

It is generally administered one-two days prior to an IVF procedure, and then once weekly for as long as it can keep the natural killer cells deactivated until the pregnancy can override the signals being sent by the immune system.

The amount of intralipids you will need is decided by IVF doctor, as each patient is different.  We can offer you IV Drip Therapy providing you have a prescription.

Detox

The Detox infusion cocktail is composed of Vitamin C, Coenzyme Q10, Glutathione, B Vitamins and Essential Amino Acids.

Glutathione is a powerful antioxidant which cleanses your body. Normally made by the liver but as we age the liver makes less and at a time when we need it even more in our system to help rid metals and toxins from your body.

This infusion is perfect to help support any detox plan and everyday wellbeing. 

Anti-Ageing

The nutrients in this infusion cocktail is composed of Vitamin C other antioxidants.

An ideal infusion to help restore collagen, stimulate elastin production, brighten the skin, even skin tone and hydrate the skin for a radiant, healthy glow.

A specific formula aimed to smooth away fine lines, wrinkles and promote a more youthful look.

Skin Lightening & Brightening

This infusion cocktail is composed of Glutathione and a high dose of Vitamin C to promote that overall brighter complexion whilst maintaining a natural look.

The only proven and safe internal skin lightening procedure to date.

Monthly top-ups are recommended.

Sports

The sport IV infusion cocktail is packed with energy-boosting vitamins.

Loved by all athletes as it naturally enhances and boost your performance. Also, improves recovery times from active sports. May help to burn off stubborn body fat.

Jetlag

The Jetlag infusion cocktail includes B Vitamins and magnesium.

An ideal IV Drip Therapy to boost your energy levels, hydrate and reduce fatigue. 

 Perfect if you need to get straight back to work or feeling a little lack-lustre following travel.

 Vitamin D

A fat-soluble vitamin known to help absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus in the body. Both are critical for building bone and keeping teeth and muscles healthy, as well as enhance protection against heart disease, diabetes and depression, along with infections and viruses.

Studies have also shown that vitamin D may reduce cancer cell growth, help control infections, reduce inflammation and improve mood.

Vitamin D is administered via an injection not an IV Drip.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is essential for healthy blood, nerve cells and DNA production, the genetic material in all your cells.  In addition, it helps to prevent megaloblastic anaemia, a blood condition leading to tiredness and weakness.

Symptoms of B12 deficiency include a pale, yellow tinge to your skin, sore and red tongue (glossitis), mouth ulcers, pins and needles (paraesthesia), mobility changes, weak muscles, numbness, disturbed vision, irritability, depression, cognitive changes such as memory, understanding and judgement.

Vitamin B12 is administered via an injection not an IV Drip.

Does it hurt?

The actual procedure is generally pain free. However, each individual has varied pain threshold to the needle insertion action. Care is taken to make it as comfortable as possible.

As with all injections there may be some mild temporary discomfort and redness in the direct injection site post needle insertion which subsides quickly.

How many sessions do I need?

This depends very much on what condition you are treating and its severity. For long-standing conditions, a treatment package may be required, to ensure the best outcome is achieved.

How quickly will I see the results?

You will feel results immediately after a single IV Drip Therapy and progressively after each session during a course of treatments, providing the course is required.

How long will the results last?

Iv Drip Therapy is a powerful treatment and results are usually long term, of course depending on factors such as underlying health issues, how one cares for oneself post treatment, stress, hormone influences and lifestyle. Once the patient goal has been attained, maintenance treatments may be scheduled either monthly, quarterly or yearly.

What are the side effects?

Minimal if any side-effects to treatment.

Is IV Drip Therapy safe?

IV Drip Therapy has an excellent robust safety record and has always been an effective approach to healing.  Incorporating various supplements in a controlled naturopathy is very safe and can be used in cases involving adults, the elderly, babies, children, during pregnancy, labour, and breastfeeding.

Are there any other important considerations?

While IV Drip Therapy can be beneficial for certain health conditions, it’s important to consult a registered naturopathic doctor who works alongside your primary care physician.

There is extensive scientific evidence for the effectiveness of IV Drip Therapy treatments.

Some natural therapies may interact with medications you’re taking, so it’s crucial to disclose all medications to your ND.

Disclaimer

Any views or advice obtained via this website should not be taken as a substitute
for medical advice or treatment, especially if you are aware of, or suffer from, a specific health complaint.​
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We recommend that you maintain your relationship with your GP, as IV Drip Therapy and conventional medicine can be integrated when necessary to provide complementary services. Your GP will also be able to arrange any diagnostic procedures you may need, and provide emergency cover.

The information on this website is written WITHOUT PREJUDICE

Your practitioner will advise you on personlised after care, lifestyle, and nutrition. As a team you can work together to improve your health and wellbeing.

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Hope Spring Clinic Practitioners:

Aliyyaa Spring-Charles BSc (Hons) ND MRN
Naturopathic Medicine, Immuno-Oncology,
Manual Lymphatic Massage, Nutritional Therapy
Functional Laboratory Testing

Maria Liberos
Infusions, Injections, Phlebotomy Services

Dr. Vasileiadis MD FRCP
Prescriptions

Katerina Burianek MSc, DCHAc, CCosD
Acupuncture

Loulla Antoniou ARH, CMA, IAMT, NAANT
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Aaron Lewis BSc (Hons), mSTA
Sports & Rehabilitation Therapy

Ala Taylor DipCNM, mBANT, mCNHC
Nutitional Therapy, Clinic Administrator

Bonnie’s Story

“In September 2016 my 11-year-old son was diagnosed with anaplastic astrocytoma; a type of brain tumour. The diagnosis was late and he underwent a round of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. I wanted to find someone to help him transition to complementary medicine as by the time he had left the hospital he was on 10 different medications. I was so relieved when I found Aliyyaa as she was so experienced in Oncology and willing to help advise re natural treatments whereas many other doctors had refused to help.

My son has made amazing progress since seeing Aliyyaa and I have seen a massive change in him both physically and emotionally. Since coming off so many of the originally prescribed medicines from the hospital and introducing natural medicines into his daily life he has had a healthy and steady weight loss and amazing improvement in his energy levels and mobility.

Finding Aliyyaa was an answer to prayer, and we no longer felt alone during this challenging period of our lives. I was also so relieved that finding Aliyyaa has meant we have not had to travel abroad for treatment.”

Jessica’s Story*

“Having been diagnosed with lymphoma in my early 50s, I have very regularly been attending Aliyyaa’s clinic for naturopathy and Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD).  I have found Aliyyaa professional, knowledgeable, caring and supportive. She is genuinely interested in the welfare of her patients and actively seeks to provide a comprehensive and bespoke programme of treatment tailored to individual’s needs. I always feel better for having seen Aliyyaa and would have no hesitation in recommending her to others.”

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Dana’s Story

“Aliyyaa, I cannot thank you enough for everything you have done to improve Jacob’s health and wellbeing. You have impacted on all our lives in the most positive of ways.

We first came to see you at a very worrying and stressful time. Jacob was very unwell with stomach ache and migraines occurring daily. He had already missed a lot of school and there seemed to be no end in sight. Having taken him to our GP, to no avail, we were at our wit’s end.

Thankfully you were there to offer immediate good advice. Within a couple of weeks Jacob was feeling better and returned to school. It was a difficult journey but your care, knowledge, understanding, patience and practical advice, not to mention your kindness and good humour made a huge difference to all of us. You have an amazing ability to take your wealth of knowledge and make it accessible for not only adults but children alike.

Thank you. Everyone should have an Aliyyaa in their life! I don’t wish ill health on our family but I do look forward to seeing you again.”

Sylvie’s Story

“Just a quick note to say thank you Aliyyaa. I know we have a long way to go to get me back on track, but I have really been thinking about doing everything you have said and the advice you have given me and while things are still very tough at home, I am already learning to make small changes that have a big impact on how I feel in myself and my life.

In the past years, I have seen so many doctors, psychologists, physios, osteopaths etc., so many specialists and yet nobody listened to me as you do. You treat me like a person, not a number, and you help me where I need help as an individual and not as another person on the list who’ll end up with a one-size-fits-all treatment just to get me out of your treatment room until the next patient.

So I really wanted to email you to say thanks and let you know how I felt because I feel that for the first time in my life, I have come to the right place and found someone who really cares about helping me get back to a healthy state at every level, physically and mentally, and for that I am really grateful to you. I know there’s lots to look at and to be done but I do feel positive that your help is what I needed and feel like I can trust you.”

Sharon’s Story

“I was tired all the time, fatigued and debilitated. I didn’t know if I would be able to get through the day, from one day to the next. My GP wanted me to wait 3 months before doing any proper examinations and I simply could not go through 3 months of this before anyone was ready to take my symptoms seriously.

So I turned to Aliyyaa, and she was a lifesaver, she helped me at a time when no one else would. She took my symptoms seriously ­ even took note of small changes in the body that GPs usually dismiss. She sat and spoke to me at length about what I was going through and my medical history. She is warm and easy to talk to and enabled me to open up to her quickly.

It was such a relief to finally find someone who took me seriously and understood what I was going through. By reading the signs my body was giving out, Aliyyaa helped me in a way that no conventional GP could or would. She eased me gently into a different lifestyle and dietary changes ­ not pushing any change too quickly. She made sure to only give me changes that were manageable.

Three months later I am like a different person ­ energetic, happy and full of life. I look fresh and vital. Most importantly, I understand my body’s signals and how to respond to them. I have already recommended Aliyyaa to friends and family, and highly recommend her to anyone who wants to feel good and be in charge of their body.”

Jeyda’s Story

“Aliyyaa is treating me for a number of very complex autoimmune conditions: ankylosing spondylitis, uveitis, Crohn’s. We are currently looking into possible root causes or aggravating factors that may be driving my condition. She has advised me on how to reduce certain triggers and stressors that may be negatively impacting my health.

Aliyyaa has also really helped in giving me alternative treatments to counteract the negative effects that years of conventional medicine has had on my body paying particular attention to liver and eye health.

I feel extremely comfortable and confident under her care – she has been amazing in supporting me with all my health issues and in answering any questions I have with expertise and great knowledge. Aliyyaa is very easy to talk to and always gives effective advice and solutions to any problems.

It has been such a relief having Aliyyaa as my naturopathic practitioner. She was highly recommended to me by a friend and I am so grateful to Aliyyaa for doing such a wonderful job.”

Karen’s Story

“On first meeting Aliyyaa I felt instantly connected her aura and kindness. She listened to my issues and this was the first step towards a positive future. Aliyyaa was very thorough, and after extensive tests, knew how to treat my health issues.

I had malabsorption due to Morphine and non-steroidal anti-inflammatories after being on them 5 years. With the vitamins prescribed, and Aliyyaa’s helpful advice, I now have a healed gut. Aliyyaa is an extremely clever Naturopath and most importantly, Aliyyaa listened to me.”

Hiroko’s Story

“Having been brought up with Eastern, holistic medicine, I immediately resonated with Aliyyaa’s approach to supporting my health issues. She displays a wonderful combination of extensive knowledge of the human body, pragmatism and compassion.

I found her sessions immensely supportive when I was going through a difficult time.  She provided me with practical, manageable advice at each time – be it supplements, dietary changes or changes in habit- which helped me to restore my own balance. Along with countless bits of small advice given along the way, and changes I could implement in my daily life, what I’ve learnt most from her is to listen to my body, so as to trust my own healing capacities within.”

Genoveva’s Story

“I meet Aliyyaa over a year ago and she helped me with my health condition more than I could ever express in words. Following her help and great advice, my life totally changed and my health improved considerably.

I tried for many years to understand and solve my health issues which affected my life in so many ways but nothing seemed to work. I almost gave up on living a proper life when God put her in my way and my life changed ever since. I feel blessed and so grateful for all her help and kindness. I feel healthier than ever in my life and it is all her input. She is intuitive, knowledgeable and truly understands the person in front of her.

I trust and recommend Aliyyaa’s services with all my heart. She’s incredible and I own my life to her! Thank you Aliyyaa for helping me through this complicated process and God bless you!”