At Skin Art MD in Burnaby (Metrotown), IV drips cost $250 to $300 and run 30 to 90 minutes, and injection "shots" cost $130 for 15 to 30 minutes. You can book treatments directly, or start with an Initial Naturopathic Visit (60 minutes, $250). Bloodwork, customized IV nutrients and repeat visits can add to the total. The clinic issues official receipts but does not bill insurers directly.
People searching "IV therapy Burnaby cost" or "IV drip price Vancouver" often find menus without prices, or prices without any explanation of what is included. This article sets out our full naturopathic IV and injection menu with lengths and prices, explains what changes the total, how extended health receipts work and how booking works, so you can compare like with like before you decide.
How much does IV therapy cost in Burnaby?
At Skin Art MD, every IV drip on the menu is $250, $295 or $300, depending on the formulation and appointment length. Prices elsewhere in Greater Vancouver vary, and the ingredients, volume and screening included are often different, so comparing names alone can be misleading.
IV drips
| Menu item | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| IV Myers Cocktail 100 mL + Glutathione | 30 min | $250 |
| IV Myers Cocktail 250 mL | 60 min | $250 |
| IV Myers Cocktail 250 mL + Glutathione | 60 min | $295 |
| IV Drip Skin Brightening | 60 min | $250 |
| IV Drip Detox | 60 min | $250 |
| IV Iron Infusion | 90 min | $300 |
| NAD+ IV | 90 min | $300 |
Additional charges may apply for customized IV nutrients.
Injections and shots
| Menu item | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Pure B12 / B-Complex Shot | 15 min | $130 |
| Slim Shot | 15 min | $130 |
| Hair Restoration Shot | 15 min | $130 |
| NAD+ Shot | 20 min | $130 |
| Glutathione Push | 30 min | $130 |
Naturopathic visits
| Menu item | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Naturopathic Visit | 60 min | $250 |
| Follow-up Naturopathic Visit | 30 min | $195 |
A note on names: menu names describe the formulation, not a result. We do not claim that any drip or shot detoxifies, brightens skin, causes weight loss or restores hair, and the ND will give you the full ingredient and dose list for any item before you agree to it. Individual experiences vary.
What is included in the price of an IV?
The listed price covers the appointment as described: the practitioner's time, placing the IV line or giving the injection, the standard formulation for that menu item and monitoring while you are in the chair. It does not cover your first assessment, bloodwork or customized additions.
In practice, the price of a single IV includes:
- A brief check at the start of the appointment to confirm nothing has changed since your assessment.
- Placing a cannula or needle, and the supplies used.
- The standard formulation for the menu item you booked.
- Monitoring during the infusion, with the rate adjusted if you feel unwell.
- A short check before you leave and aftercare advice.
What the appointment length means also matters: a 90-minute NAD+ IV or IV Iron Infusion is long because the infusion runs slowly, not because more is being added. Our guide to what to expect at an IV appointment explains the day itself.
What can change the total cost?
Five things usually change what you pay overall: whether you choose an initial assessment, whether bloodwork is needed, whether the formulation is customized, whether follow-up visits are needed, and how many treatments you and the ND decide on.
- An Initial Naturopathic Visit, if you choose one. Every treatment already starts with a review of your health history and medications. If you want a full assessment first, covering your history, medications, kidney and heart considerations and goals, the Initial Naturopathic Visit is 60 minutes and $250. Our article on why screening comes before any infusion explains what is checked.
- Bloodwork. Some IVs need recent lab results first, such as kidney function, a complete blood count, a G6PD test or iron studies. Lab fees are separate from menu prices. Tests ordered by a naturopathic doctor are generally not covered by MSP; if your family physician has ordered relevant tests recently, bring a copy.
- Customized IV nutrients. If the ND adjusts a standard formulation for you, additional charges may apply. You will be told the amount before the IV is prepared.
- Follow-up visits. If your plan needs reviewing, a Follow-up Naturopathic Visit is 30 minutes and $195.
- The number of treatments. There are no packages. Whether to have any repeat treatment is a separate decision each time, based on your health rather than a pre-set course.
A useful way to estimate: add any Initial Naturopathic Visit you book, any lab fees, and the menu price of the treatment you are considering. Then ask whether a repeat is likely, and why.
Why do IV prices differ so much between clinics?
Because "IV drip" covers very different things. Two drips with the same name can differ in ingredients, doses, volume, who prepares them, the sterile standard they are prepared to, who places the line, and whether any screening or bloodwork is required.
When comparing prices, ask each provider:
- What exactly is in the bag, and in what amounts?
- Who assesses me first, and what is their registration? Naturopathic doctors in BC are registered with the College of Complementary Health Professionals of BC (CCHPBC), and the public register is at cchpbc.ca.
- Is a consultation required, and is it included or separate?
- Who places the IV, and who is responsible if I have a reaction?
- Are lab tests needed, and who pays for them?
A lower price that skips screening is not the same service at a lower price.
Does extended health insurance cover IV therapy?
It depends on your plan. Many extended health plans in BC include naturopathic services up to a set amount per visit or per year, but plans differ on whether IV treatments, injections and the cost of ingredients are covered.
How it works at Skin Art MD:
- No direct billing. Skin Art MD does not bill insurers directly. You pay at the visit and receive an official receipt.
- What the receipt shows. The practitioner's name, the service, the date, the amount and the ND's registration number, which most insurers ask for.
- You submit the claim. Through your insurer's app or website, or a paper form.
- MSP. MSP does not cover elective IV therapy or naturopathic treatments at a private clinic. Low-income MSP premium-assistance recipients may be eligible for limited supplementary visit coverage; confirm with Health Insurance BC.
Before booking, ask your insurer: Are naturopathic services covered, and up to what amount? Are IV treatments or injections by an ND included or excluded? Is there a per-visit cap? Are lab tests covered? Our article on using extended health benefits for a naturopathic doctor in BC goes through these questions in more detail.
What about IV iron?
The IV Iron Infusion is a 90-minute appointment priced at $300. Iron for infusion is a prescription medication. It can be booked directly, but recent bloodwork is reviewed first, along with whether oral iron has been tried or is suitable.
Our article on low ferritin and when IV iron is considered explains the process, the bloodwork involved and the role of your family physician. If your doctor has already diagnosed iron deficiency, ask them whether an infusion can be arranged through the public system, which may change what you pay.
Are PRP treatments on the same menu?
Yes. The naturopathic menu also includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) treatments, which use a sample of your own blood rather than an IV formulation: PRP Aesthetics (Hair) and PRP Aesthetics (Face), each 60 minutes and $950, and PRP Joint Rehabilitation, 45 minutes and $780.
PRP has its own screening and its own article: see PRP for knee or tendon pain and our PRP hair restoration page.
How does booking work?
Booking is online, and the booking page lists every menu item. You can book IV, injection and PRP treatments directly. Each treatment starts with a review of your health history and medications, and Dr. Krantsevich Riehl confirms it is suitable for you before it is given.
Two ways to start:
- Book the treatment directly. Complete the intake form before you arrive and bring a list of medications and supplements. Your history and medications are reviewed at the start of the appointment, and the treatment goes ahead only once it is confirmed as suitable.
- Start with an Initial Naturopathic Visit (60 minutes, $250) if you want a full assessment first, then book any treatment afterwards.
Either way, bloodwork may be requested before some treatments; for the IV Iron Infusion, recent bloodwork is reviewed first. If your plan needs reviewing later, a Follow-up Naturopathic Visit is 30 minutes.
The consultation is conducted in English; our front desk can help in Chinese with booking and forms.
Frequently asked questions
Why is a 30-minute IV the same price as a 60-minute IV?
Because price reflects the formulation as well as the time. The 100 mL Myers cocktail with glutathione and the 250 mL Myers cocktail without it are different formulations that happen to share a price.
Do I pay for the Initial Naturopathic Visit if I end up not having an IV?
Yes. The visit is a professional assessment, and part of its purpose is to decide whether an IV is appropriate. "Not for you" or "not yet" are possible outcomes.
Are there packages or memberships?
No. Each treatment is booked and paid for individually, and repeat treatments are discussed on their own merits.
Will I know about extra charges before the IV starts?
Yes. If customized nutrients or lab tests are recommended, the ND explains the reason and the cost before you agree.
Is tax added?
Ask the front desk when you book; the amount you pay is shown on your receipt.
Booking
Skin Art MD is in Burnaby near Metrotown and serves clients across Greater Vancouver. IV therapy and injections are provided by our naturopathic physician, Dr. Ekaterina Krantsevich Riehl, BSc, ND. You can see every menu item and book a treatment or an Initial Naturopathic Visit online, or read more about naturopathic medicine at Skin Art MD. If you have a family physician, let them know you are exploring IV therapy.
