Type
IV Vitamin Therapy
Duration
10 min
What's included
3 deliverables in this treatment
- IM vitamin D injection
- Registered nurse administration
- Quick session (under 10 minutes)
An intramuscular vitamin D injection for individuals with confirmed low levels. Vitamin D supports bone health, immune function, mood regulation, and muscle strength. IM delivery provides a sustained release depot, making it suitable for those with absorption issues or difficulty maintaining oral supplementation.
About this treatment
Vitamin D is a fat-soluble secosteroid hormone synthesised in the skin upon UVB exposure and obtained in small amounts from food. Despite Australia's sunny climate, vitamin D insufficiency is common — particularly in southern states during winter, among those who work indoors, wear covering clothing, or use sun protection consistently.
Vitamin D receptors are found in virtually every tissue in the body, reflecting its wide-ranging influence on calcium absorption and bone mineralisation, immune cell regulation (both innate and adaptive), muscle function, and mood regulation through serotonin synthesis.
Intramuscular vitamin D injection creates a depot in the muscle that releases the vitamin gradually into the bloodstream over weeks. This approach is useful for individuals who have difficulty with oral supplementation compliance, those with fat malabsorption conditions (vitamin D is fat-soluble), or anyone who needs rapid repletion of low stores.
Good to know
- Nutrient
- Vitamin D
- Delivery
- IM depot injection (sustained release)
- Prerequisite
- Blood test required
- Duration
- Under 10 minutes
Who is this for?
Individuals with confirmed low vitamin D levels, those with absorption issues, and people who have difficulty with oral supplementation
Preparation required
Blood test confirming low vitamin D is required before treatment. Bring results from your GP or arrange testing through IV Health.
About the clinic
Reviews, team and credentials
Independent review links and clinic-reported team information.
Clinical team
All IV treatments administered by registered nurses. Initial consultations include review by a doctor. Team led by founder Naomi Goldbaum (BN) with over 40 years combined clinical experience across the nursing team.
Languages: English