Ivy Health Clinic offers IV iron infusions at our Pandosy Village location at 202-2900 Pandosy St, Kelowna, BC. Iron infusions are administered by Kerissa Connolly, RN, under the clinical oversight of our naturopathic doctors. No physician referral is required. You can self-refer by booking virtual assessment call at ivyhealthclinic.janeapp.com or by calling 250-410-4406.

The infusion appointment fee at Ivy Health Clinic ranges from $225 to $350, depending on the duration and dose. The iron medication itself (typically Monoferric) costs between $100 and $500 and is often partially or fully covered by extended drug plans. The infusion fee may also be covered under your naturopathic medicine benefits. Ivy Health Clinic does not offer direct billing, but receipts are provided for reimbursement. Iron infusions are not covered by BC MSP.

No referral is required. You can self-refer for an iron infusion at Ivy Health Clinic by booking a virtual assessment call with one of our naturopathic doctors. We will review your recent lab work (within the past 3 months) and determine if an infusion is appropriate. If you do not have recent labs, we can provide a requisition. Your family doctor is also welcome to send a referral by fax to 250-980-3770 or by email to hello@ivyhealthclinic.com.

Your first step is a virtual assessment call with a naturopathic doctor at Ivy Health Clinic, where we review your labs and symptoms. If you are a good candidate, we send your prescription to a partnering pharmacy and have the iron delivered to the clinic. On infusion day, you complete a quick check-in and consent form, then the IV iron is administered over approximately 30 to 60 minutes. You will be monitored throughout and for a short observation period afterward. Most people plan for about 1 to 2 hours total.

The most common side effect is a mild flu-like feeling (headache, fatigue, body aches) that occurs in roughly 30% of patients and typically lasts 1 to 3 days. This is sometimes called "the iron flu" and generally resolves on its own. Because IV iron bypasses the digestive system entirely, it does not cause the nausea, constipation, or stomach discomfort associated with oral iron supplements. Serious allergic reactions are rare with modern iron formulations like Monoferric.

Yes. Ivy Health Clinic provides iron infusions for pregnant patients who are in their second or third trimester. Iron deficiency is common during pregnancy, with up to 50% of pregnant women affected. A virtual assessment with one of our naturopathic doctors is required before booking to review your labs and confirm eligibility. Book your assessment at ivyhealthclinic.janeapp.com or call 250-410-4406.

An iron infusion may be a better option if your ferritin is below 50 mcg/L, you experience significant symptoms like fatigue or brain fog, you cannot tolerate oral iron due to stomach side effects, or you need faster results. Oral iron is reasonable for mild deficiencies where you can tolerate the supplements and are comfortable with a slower timeline of several months. At Ivy Health Clinic, our naturopathic doctors assess your full picture (ferritin levels, symptoms, lifestyle, and root cause) during your assessment call and recommend the approach that fits your situation.