Took too long but otherwise it was great. The courier you use does not deliver on the weekends so it adds a minimum of 2 days, possibly 4 because of that.
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IV Therapy
Nutrients by IV, planned and given by our naturopathic doctors in Bedford, Halifax.
About IV Therapy
IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals and other nutrients straight into the bloodstream through a small intravenous line, bypassing digestion. At our Bedford clinic, IV therapy is offered by our naturopathic doctors, Dr. Erin Edmonds, Dr. Lauren MacIntosh and Dr. Sarah Park. It's part of your naturopathic care rather than a first step: your doctor gets to know your health history, then talks you through whether IV therapy fits your plan.
Benefits
Straight to the bloodstream
Nutrients go directly into the bloodstream, bypassing digestion and the liver's first pass.
Planned by your doctor
Your naturopathic doctor decides whether IV therapy fits, and what goes into it, after getting to know your health history.
A quiet room for it
Sessions take place in the clinic's IV room, set up with comfortable lounge chairs so you can sit back while it runs.
Part of one plan
IV therapy sits alongside the rest of your naturopathic care: nutrition, supplements, lab testing where it helps, and follow-ups.
IV NAD+ as well
Our naturopathic doctors also offer IV NAD+. It's a longer appointment, and your doctor will talk you through it first.
Direct billing
Naturopathic appointments are direct billed to most major insurers. Check your own plan for IV coverage.
How IV therapy works at Luminate
It starts with a naturopathic appointment. Before your first visit you fill in a detailed intake form, and the appointment itself runs 60 to 75 minutes: a long conversation about your history, symptoms, food, stress and sleep. If IV therapy fits your plan, your doctor explains what's in it and books your session. On the day, you settle into a lounge chair in the IV room while the infusion runs, usually 30 to 90 minutes depending on what's being given, and you're monitored throughout.
IV Therapy
Good to know
Who gives IV therapy at Luminate?
Our naturopathic doctors: Dr. Erin Edmonds, Dr. Lauren MacIntosh and Dr. Sarah Park. Each has a profile page where you can read more about how they work and book with them directly.
Do I need a naturopathic appointment first?
Yes. Whether IV therapy fits you is a conversation for your first naturopathic appointment, which runs 60 to 75 minutes. If you're already a patient, ask your naturopathic doctor about adding IV therapy to your plan.
How long does an IV session take?
Usually 30 to 90 minutes, depending on what's being given. IV NAD+ is a longer appointment, and your naturopathic doctor will talk you through it first.
How should I prepare for an IV session?
Wear sleeves that roll up easily, drink plenty of water the day before, and eat a meal a few hours before your appointment rather than arriving on an empty stomach. Leave a little time afterwards to relax before you head off.
Is IV therapy covered by insurance?
We direct bill naturopathic appointments to most major insurers, including Medavie Blue Cross, Sun Life, Manulife, Canada Life, Green Shield and IA Financial. Coverage for IV therapy depends on your plan, so check your benefits before you book.
Where is the clinic?
At 486 Starboard Drive in Bedford, Halifax, just off Larry Uteck Boulevard, with its own entrance beside our Bedford store and free parking out front. Book online any time, or call (902) 835-9319.
IV Therapy is offered at our clinic in Bedford, Halifax — 486 Starboard Drive. Direct billing to most insurers.
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Amazing TMJ massage with Melissa. If you grind your teeth/clench from stress or have any jaw issues this is a game changer!! I didn't realize how tight my jaw muscles were until after the massage and have found relief from stress headaches.
Alie · Massage Therapy · October 2025 · Google
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Dr. Erin Edmonds is amazing. I have had a lifelong phobia of needles and wanted to get over it! After a lot of exposure work, I went to Luminate to try IV vitamins and she explained every step and even set up an appointment to test my reaction. She is so gentle! What an amazing experience. Thank you!
Andrea Power · Naturopathic Medicine · October 2025 · Google
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I've been to a fair share of clinics over the last 15 years and Luminate blows them all out of the water. Everyone that I've been treated by have been phenomenal. They really take the time to know your issues.
Helen Kam · October 2023 · Google
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Every person I have encountered within this building is wonderful. So helpful, kind and compassionate. A wealth of knowledge is contained within these walls. Highly recommended!
Jennifer Mitchell · October 2023 · Google
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I have been seeing Dr Justine Landry for approx 4 months for injuries including a ruptured disc and back pain, sustained in an MVA in February 2024. Dr Landry is very knowledgable and has a way of helping patients understand treatment.
Jos Idzan · Chiropractic Care · December 2025 · Google
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Wonderful experience at Luminate! The massage therapists here are so attentive and remember the tiniest details mentioned. The receptionist is warm and friendly and always so helpful.
Natalie Nymark · Massage Therapy · October 2024 · Google