IV Therapy at PHI is administered by board-certified physicians Dr. Faisal Lalani and Dr. Nadiv Samimi at our Beverly Hills practice. PHI offers six physician-formulated IV cocktails plus custom formulations for hydration, nutrient repletion, immune support, recovery, and longevity, all prescribed following individual evaluation rather than selected from a menu.
What IV Therapy Is
IV therapy delivers fluids, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients directly into the bloodstream through an intravenous line. Because the nutrients bypass digestion, IV therapy can deliver higher concentrations of specific nutrients than oral supplementation can achieve.
This bypass of digestion is the relevant clinical advantage. For patients with digestive conditions that limit absorption, severe nutrient depletion, dehydration, or specific situations where rapid nutrient delivery is needed, IV therapy can produce results oral supplementation cannot.
For patients with normal digestion and adequate diet, IV therapy is generally a supportive intervention rather than a replacement for proper nutrition. It can produce real effects, particularly for acute needs like hydration after illness or recovery from athletic exertion, but it does not replace the foundation of good diet, hydration, and lifestyle.
How PHI Approaches IV Therapy
IV therapy at PHI is physician-prescribed, not menu-selected. Many IV providers in Los Angeles offer fixed protocols that patients select from a menu. PHI’s approach is different.
Each protocol begins with a physician consultation to understand your specific situation, goals, and medical considerations. Some patients benefit from specific protocols; others benefit more from oral supplementation, dietary changes, or addressing an underlying condition. Some patients pursuing IV therapy for general wellness might not benefit meaningfully and would be better served by other interventions.
This honest framing is the differentiator. PHI does not push IV therapy as the answer for everyone. We use it where it fits and recommend other approaches where they fit better.
PHI’s IV Cocktail Menu
PHI offers six physician-formulated IV cocktails covering the most common clinical and wellness applications, with custom formulations available based on individual goals and lab work. All cocktails include a base of IV fluids for hydration, with sessions running 30 to 90 minutes depending on the protocol.
The PHI Signature
May support comprehensive recovery, post-procedure repletion, immune function, and steady energy and mood.
Energy Booster
May support energy, stamina, mood, and recovery from physical exertion or demanding schedules.
Beauty Booster
May support skin, hair and nail health, everyday energy, and comfort from occasional headaches.
Stress Relief
May support relaxation during stressful stretches, burnout recovery, and resilience against fatigue.
The Ultimate Drip
May help with body aches and soreness, dehydration, fatigue, and occasional nausea.
Immune Support
May support immune function, a healthy inflammatory response, recovery from jet lag and travel, and mental clarity.
Custom physician-designed cocktails
For patients with specific clinical situations, lab findings, or wellness goals not addressed by the standard menu, PHI physicians design custom IV protocols as part of the broader concierge model, determined during consultation.
Why Patients Choose PHI for IV Therapy
Physician-prescribed, not menu-selected
Each IV protocol at PHI is recommended by a physician after evaluating your specific situation, meaningfully different from menu-style IV bars and mobile services across Los Angeles.
Quality-controlled formulations
PHI uses pharmaceutical-grade nutrients from licensed compounding pharmacies. The quality difference between IV preparations is real and matters.
Integration with broader care
IV therapy at PHI fits within your overall medical relationship. If your fatigue would be better addressed by peptide therapy or your recovery by a different protocol, we tell you so.
Honest evaluation
Many patients pursuing IV therapy for wellness could achieve similar or better results with proper diet, hydration, and supplementation. PHI does not push IV therapy when other approaches fit better.
Concierge, coordinated care
Single-physician continuity from consultation through treatment and return to activity. Patients receive clear guidance and transparent pricing at consultation.
What to Expect
Evaluation
Your physician reviews your medical history, goals, and any current conditions or medications. Some IV protocols are not appropriate for patients with certain conditions (kidney disease, heart failure, certain cancers); your physician will screen for these.
The session
IV sessions typically take 30 to 90 minutes depending on the cocktail and volume. You sit in a comfortable chair while the IV is administered, and most patients use the time to read, work, or rest.
Afterward
Most patients return to normal activities immediately. Effects develop over hours to days depending on the specific cocktail.
Frequently Asked Questions
The individual nutrients used in IV protocols (vitamins, minerals, amino acids) are approved for use in IV preparations through the compounding pharmacy regulatory pathway. The specific cocktails are not FDA-approved as drugs because they are nutrient combinations rather than pharmaceutical drugs.
IV delivery bypasses digestion, allowing higher blood levels of specific nutrients than oral supplementation typically achieves. For some nutrients (notably high-dose vitamin C, glutathione, NAD+), the difference between oral and IV bioavailability is substantial; for others, the difference is more modest.
This varies by cocktail and individual situation. Hydration protocols often produce immediate effects within hours, while nutrient repletion protocols typically produce more gradual effects over days. Some protocols require multiple sessions before noticeable benefit develops.
Frequency depends on the cocktail and your goals. Some protocols are one-time interventions for specific situations (recovery from illness, jet lag); others are pursued in series. Maintenance protocols vary by goal.
IV therapy is generally safe when administered by qualified providers using quality-controlled preparations. Risks include vein irritation at the IV site, mild reactions to specific nutrients, and rare allergic reactions. Patients with certain conditions (kidney disease, heart failure) require careful screening before specific cocktails.
Yes. IV therapy does not require fasting. Eating a light meal beforehand may help prevent lightheadedness during longer sessions.
IV therapy is not a weight loss intervention. Patients pursuing weight management should discuss specific approaches with their physician.
IV therapy and NAD+ therapy are often complementary, and many patients pursuing comprehensive longevity protocols use both. Peptides work through different mechanisms and can be coordinated with IV protocols. Your physician will design a comprehensive plan rather than treating each intervention in isolation.
IV therapy pricing varies by cocktail, and all costs are disclosed at consultation.
The menu represents PHI’s most-prescribed cocktails. Your physician confirms which cocktail is appropriate for your specific situation during consultation, and in some cases a custom formulation may be recommended instead.
Yes. IV therapy is well-suited to patients traveling to PHI from outside Los Angeles, often as part of comprehensive wellness visits combining IV with peptides, NAD+, regenerative protocols, or other treatments.