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IV Therapy in a Med Spa Practice

Everything you need to know about launching, operating, and staying compliant with IV therapy services in your medical aesthetic practice.

Many med spas are beginning to offer IV therapy since the treatment is increasingly popular every day. If you’re considering opening an IV therapy clinic or adding the service to your practice, the resources on this page will help you understand the legal, regulatory, and business considerations involved. Intravenous (IV) therapy involves delivering fluids, medications, and nutrients directly into a patient’s bloodstream through a vein.

AmSpa Masters Training

Learn how to build a successful IV therapy practice with this 2-hour training with Steven Weiner, MD.
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AmSpa IV Toolkit

Get the resources to launch a successful, legally compliant IV therapy program at your practice.
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Listen & Learn

IV Therapy Podcasts

Medical Spa Insider Podcast

IV Therapy Compliance and Legal Considerations

AmSpa CEO Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Michael S. Byrd, JD, and Bradford E. Adatto, JD, of ByrdAdatto. They discuss the latest in aesthetics compliance, including what med spa operators need to know about offering IV therapy services.

Medical Spa Insider Podcast

Building an IV Therapy Business with Liquivida

Alex R. Thiersch, JD, speaks with Sam Tejada, founder and CEO, and Dr. Christopher Davis, chief medical officer of Liquivida. They talk about the business growth of Liquivida’s IV therapy model and what practitioners should know about the opportunity.

Medical Spa Insider: Texas Medical Spa IV Therapy Death

An important episode covering the serious consequences of non-compliant IV therapy practices, highlighting why proper protocols, supervision, and training are critical for patient safety.

Articles & Updates

Additional Reading on IV Therapy

  • BUSINESS

IV Therapy: Welcoming Wellness in Medical Aesthetics

IV hydration and wellness is quickly becoming a hot topic in the medical aesthetics industry. Due to low patient risk, high margins, and increasing demand, many clinicians are seeking information on how to add this service.

  • LEGAL

Update to Laws Regarding IV Therapy in Medical Spas

IV therapy has been used for nutrition and rehydration in hospitals for decades. In this new era, it is also utilized to treat conditions ranging from hangovers to fatigue, with new regulatory implications.

  • STATE GUIDANCE

Mississippi Releases Guidance on IVs and Semaglutide

The Mississippi State Board of Medical Licensure recently released two guidance documents: one on providing IV hydration therapy and a second on prescribing semaglutide for weight loss.

  • COMPLIANCE

IV Bars Target of Alabama Investigation

The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners investigated a number of IV bars, finding numerous violations and unlicensed practice of medicine, resulting in enforcement actions.

  • STATE GUIDANCE

More States Release Guidance Following Alabama’s Declaratory Ruling

IV therapy services have been growing rapidly. Existing medical spas and wellness centers have moved to add services, and there have been new regulatory developments across multiple states.

  • COMPLIANCE

FTC Announces Enforcement Action Against IV Therapy Clinic

The Federal Trade Commission announced its first-ever enforcement action against a provider of IV therapy for making unsupported claims about health benefits of their treatments.

Understand Who Can Do What in Your State

AmSpa Plus members get access to the legal summary in their state and the Treatment Delegation Table, which outlines who can perform 21 treatments across six professional titles, including IV therapy.