ST THOMAS — At Island IV, a comprehensive suite of treatments is designed to address your total well-being, maintaining balance as the keystone to wellness. Their nutrition and wellness injection and infusion therapy services help target your body’s individual needs, allowing you to tap into that internal glow and feel like the best version of yourself.
Injecting vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream intravenously is what IV therapy is all about. Developed in the 1830s by Scottish physician Thomas Latta amidst the cholera epidemic in Great Britain, it has since seen radical developments, championed by Dr. John Myers and Dr. Alan R. Gaby. Today, IV therapy offers relief for patients with varying conditions, such as migraines, fatigue, upper respiratory tract infections, and athletic performance, to name a few.
Greg Bowen had the novel idea to bring IV therapy to the U.S. Virgin Islands upon relocating to St. Thomas with his family. When he realized there were no outpatient infusion therapy centers, he saw it as a perfect business opportunity. As a registered nurse, Bowen’s initial idea was to offer IV therapy as a hangover cure, using infusions and IV hydrations. “It was a natural leap living on an island bathed in sun, rum, and fun,” said Bowen. Then, when his wife was diagnosed with cancer, the business objective took a turn, and his oncology nursing skills kicked in. Bowen used vitamin C infusions to provide her with comfort throughout her cancer treatments.
Today, Island IV offers a combination of treatments that cover a wide range of needs. The hydration pack replenishes the body instantly to offer a quick recovery from dehydration and jet lag; the immune boost includes a blend of IV fluids, vitamins, and antioxidants that can help cleanse the body and supercharge the immune system to fight off illness. Their concierge services and wedding packages are premium services offered where the IV therapy comes to you to infuse, revive, and restore after your big day or other festivities.
To learn more about Island IV and their services, visit their website at www.island-iv.com or call 340.727.0220.
Written by Anquanette Gaspard
Recent Comments