Hydration · Posted · Updated · By the Elevate team
IV hydration therapy in Charleston, WV
The short answer IV hydration is fluids, and vitamins if you want them, given through a small IV by a registered nurse who comes to your home, office or hotel in Charleston. The Saline is $120, and the Myers' Cocktail, a vitamin drip, is $200. Your nurse does a health check first and may advise against it.
What is IV hydration?
Fluids, electrolytes and, if you choose, vitamins and minerals, given straight into a vein. Your nurse places a small IV in your arm, hangs the bag and lets it run for about 30 to 45 minutes. You can go back to your day after.
Mobile means it comes to you. When Martec Washington stopped by our booth at the Charleston Sternwheel Regatta in July 2026, it was before another long, hot day at the festival. Most of our visits are quieter: a couch, an office chair, a hotel room.
Water, or an IV?
Drinking water is how you stay hydrated day to day, and it should stay that way. Water goes through your stomach first; an IV goes into a vein. That's why people book an IV when they're running on empty, after a hard workout or a long flight, or when their stomach won't cooperate.
The fluids in an IV are balanced with electrolytes, and the bag can carry B vitamins, vitamin C, amino acids and minerals. More in IV Hydration vs. Drinking Water.
Hydration or a vitamin drip?
A hydration drip is mostly fluids. The simplest on our menu:
A vitamin drip adds vitamins and minerals for a particular need. One example is the Myers' Cocktail, named after the doctor who first put this kind of drip together:
On our menu
$200
Vitamin C, Glutathione, Zinc, Magnesium, B Complex, B12
Any drip can take add-ons, from B12 to magnesium. All of them are on our add-on menu.
Who books it in Charleston
- Athletes and people who train hard. Our nurses recommend Recovery Cooldown for athletic recovery.
- Busy professionals, at the office or at home between calls. The Myers' Cocktail is our nurses' pick for energy & focus.
- Travelers in Charleston hotels after a long trip. For jet lag, it's the Myers' too.
- Anyone who's run down and finds drinking enough hard. Our nurses recommend The Saline for dehydration.
- Event crowds. You may have seen our tent at the Regatta or WoodyFest. Elevate is also the Official Sponsor & Community Partner of the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center.
Your first visit, step by step
Before
Book online, or call or text
During
Your nurse goes over your health history and checks your vitals, cleans the spot and places a small IV in your arm. Most people compare it to a quick pinch. Then you sit back: answer email, scroll your phone or rest.
After
Your nurse takes the IV out and you go back to work, the gym or your day. Keep drinking water over the next few hours. Some people notice a small bruise where the IV went in; more in Understanding IV Infusion Side Effects.
What it costs
Our drips run from $120 (The Saline) to $375 (Elevate Total Immunity). Add-ons are priced on our menu. No insurance; HSA and FSA cards welcome.
Questions people ask
What if needles make me nervous?
Tell your nurse. They'll take their time and talk you through it. The IV goes in with a quick pinch, and once it's in, most people don't notice it.
How often should I get one?
There's no set schedule. Some people book around a race, a trip or a hard week; others make it part of their routine. Talk it over with your nurse.
Is it safe?
Our nurses follow strict protocols with sterile supplies on every visit. Tell your nurse about any health conditions and medicines. If you're pregnant, book only with your own doctor's OK.
Where in Charleston
All over Greater Charleston, South Charleston and the rest of the Kanawha Valley: homes, offices, hotels and events. Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM.
Want IV hydration at home in Charleston? Every day, 8 AM to 8 PM, in Southern West Virginia, Morgantown, Wheeling and Pittsburgh.
