THIS ISN'T AN IV BAR. IT'S A MEDICAL PRACTICE THAT OFFERS IV THERAPY.
Physician-supervised IV therapy in Wilmette — NAD+, recovery, hydration, glutathione, and immune support, selected for your physiology and integrated into your care at Lake Avenue Wellness.
Why Patients Choose Lake Avenue wellness
If you’re already working with us on hormones, weight loss, or peptide therapy, IV therapy isn’t a separate service — it’s part of the same clinical picture. We use it to support recovery between peptide cycles, to address nutrient depletion during GLP-1 programs, to deliver NAD+ when cognitive performance is a priority, and to get your immune system back on track when a demanding stretch has taken a toll.
For patients coming to IV therapy independently: oral supplements work against your digestive system — absorbed partially, metabolized before they reach the cells that need them most. IV delivery bypasses all of that, putting therapeutic concentrations of nutrients directly into the bloodstream at levels that supplementation simply can’t reach. At Lake Avenue Wellness, every protocol is physician-supervised, matched to your goals and your physiology — not pulled from a standard menu.
Why IV Delivery Works Differently
Supplements processed through the gut arrive at cells at a fraction of their starting concentration — digested, metabolized, diminished. IV therapy skips that chain entirely, delivering nutrients at concentrations that oral intake can’t reach regardless of dose. That’s pharmacology, not marketing. It’s the reason IV therapy produces results in energy, recovery, immune function, and cellular repair that supplementation simply can’t match.
For patients already in hormone or metabolic programs at Lake Avenue Wellness, this matters specifically: GLP-1 therapy and hormone optimization both place demands on your nutritional status. IV therapy is how we address those demands directly rather than hoping supplementation closes the gap.
Who IV Therapy Is For
Our IV patients come from a wide range of backgrounds and goals. There’s no single
profile — but there are consistent patterns:
- Athletes and active adults who train at a level where recovery is a limiting factor: IV therapy closes the gap between what you're putting in and what your body can actually restore.
- Professionals managing high cognitive load, chronic stress, or burnout: NAD+ and B-complex protocols address mental fatigue at the cellular level, not just the surface.
- Patients already in our hormone, weight loss, or peptide programs: IV therapy integrates directly into your existing care plan. Your physician selects protocols that complement what you're already doing, not protocols that run independently of it.
- Patients recovering from illness, surgery, or a physically demanding event: Direct nutrient and hydration delivery supports healing faster than oral intake alone.
- Anyone who wants therapeutic concentrations of nutrients that supplementation simply can't achieve orally: This is the population that notices the difference most clearly.
- Groups and events: we bring the same physician-supervised protocols to bachelorette parties, corporate wellness days, and athletic team recovery sessions across the North Shore.
What Makes Our Approach Different
This isn’t a drip bar with a physician’s name on the wall.
- A physician is actually involved in selecting your protocol: Not approving a menu choice after the fact.
- Nothing here is one-size: Your IV is built around your labs and what you're actually dealing with, not a fixed list of five bags everyone gets offered. If you're already working with us on hormones, weight loss, or peptides, your IV protocols get folded into that plan instead of running as a separate, disconnected service.
- And every session happens in a clinical setting at our Wilmette office: Trained staff, sterile technique, physician oversight in the building, not a folding chair in a strip mall.
Physician-guided. Lab-driven. Continuously adjusted.
IV Protocols We Use
Six protocols, each built for something different. None of them are the default — your physician picks based on what you’re actually trying to fix.
Hydration & Electrolyte Restoration
Targeted rehydration with balanced electrolytes — sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium. Goes further than oral hydration, particularly after intense training, illness, travel, or alcohol consumption. Restores cellular fluid balance quickly and completely. Best for: athletes, post-event recovery, illness recovery, jet lag, hangover recovery.
NAD+ Cellular Energy Support
NAD+ (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide) is a coenzyme central to cellular energy production, DNA repair, and metabolic function. Levels decline significantly with age. IV delivery achieves concentrations that oral NAD+ precursors cannot match. Used for chronic fatigue, cognitive performance, aging and longevity support, and
recovery from high metabolic demand. One of the most requested protocols in our practice. Best for: energy, mental clarity, cellular repair, longevity-focused patients.
ANTIOXIDANT SUPPORT — GLUTATHIONE
Glutathione is the body’s primary antioxidant — produced naturally but depleted by stress, illness, toxin exposure, and aging. IV glutathione delivers therapeutic concentrations directly to cells, supporting detoxification, immune function, and
inflammation control. Often combined with vitamin C for enhanced antioxidant effect. Best for: immune support, detoxification, inflammation, skin health, post-illness recovery.
Recovery & Performance Blends
Customized blends combining amino acids, B vitamins, magnesium, and recovery- specific compounds. Designed for athletes and high-output individuals who need faster turnaround between training sessions, competitions, or demanding schedules. Protocols are adjusted based on your training load, sport, and recovery goals. Best for: athletes, active adults, performance optimization, post-competition recovery.
Immune Support During High Stress
High-dose Vitamin C, zinc, B vitamins, and immune-modulating compounds delivered at concentrations that support immune response during periods of high stress, illness exposure, or recovery from infection. Used proactively before high-travel periods, major events, or during illness season —and reactively when illness has already started. Best for: immune support, illness prevention, stress response, post-illness recovery.
Myers' Cocktail IV Therapy
The gold standard of IV therapy. The Myers’ Cocktail delivers a physician-formulated blend of essential vitamins and minerals directly into your bloodstream — bypassing digestion for immediate cellular absorption. Used clinically for decades to support energy, immune function, recovery, and the relief of chronic symptoms including fatigue, migraines, and inflammation. Administered in-clinic under physician supervision.
IV Therapy for Events & Groups
Bachelorette parties, corporate wellness mornings, a team recovering after a tournament, a milestone birthday — we bring the same physician-supervised protocols we use one-on-one into a group setting. Nobody gets a watered-down version because it’s a party instead of an appointment.
We’ll talk through what the group needs (recovery, hydration, hangover support, immune boost) and build the session around that rather than running everyone through an identical bag.
Group bookings need lead time — call 847.906.0222 to lock in your date.
What Patients Often Notice
- Energy and clarity that show up within hours, not days
- Post-training soreness that clears faster than usual
- Mental focus that holds through the afternoon instead of fading
- An immune system that's less likely to drop you at the worst time
- Sleep that's deeper and more restorative after NAD+ or recovery sessions
- Inflammation that's measurably lower and performance that reflects it
What to Expect
- Plan on about an hour, seated comfortably the whole time — most patients work, read, or just decompress.
- Sessions are by appointment at 519 4th Street in Wilmette; we keep limited walk-in capacity but can't guarantee a slot without booking ahead.
- Your first visit includes a quick conversation about what you're after so your protocol actually matches your goal rather than defaulting to whatever's most popular.
- How often you come back after that depends entirely on why you're here — weekly during a heavy training block, monthly for general support, or just situationally around travel, illness, or a demanding stretch.
IV therapy works best when it's part of a broader strategy — not a one-off treatment.
For patients in our hormone, weight loss, or peptide programs, IV therapy isn’t an add-on — it’s a clinical tool. GLP-1 programs create nutritional demands that oral supplementation doesn’t fully meet. Hormone optimization is enhanced when the underlying nutrient status supports it. Peptide protocols work alongside IV therapy for tissue repair and inflammation in ways that neither achieves as well alone.
For patients new to Lake Avenue Wellness, IV therapy is often the first visit that turns into something more. We see that frequently — someone comes in for NAD+ or a recovery drip, their physician reviews their history as part of the protocol selection, and the conversation opens up from there.
Frequently Asked Questions — Wilmette Patients
How long should I plan for an IV session?
Most protocols run approximately 60 minutes. NAD+ sessions can run slightly longer depending on the dose. You’ll be seated comfortably throughout — most patients use the time to work, read, or decompress.
Do I need to book in advance?
Yes — IV therapy is by appointment. We have limited walk-in availability, so booking ahead is recommended to guarantee your time and ensure your protocol is prepared. Call 847.906.0222 or book online.
How is this different from an IV bar or wellness lounge?
IV bars operate on a menu model — you pick a drip, they run it, no physician involved.
At Lake Avenue Wellness, every protocol is physician-supervised, matched to your physiology and goals, and integrated into your broader health picture if you’re already in a program with us.
We’re a medical practice, not a lounge. The clinical oversight behind the session is what makes the outcome more reliable.
What is NAD+ and why does it matter?
NAD+ is a coenzyme central to cellular energy production, DNA repair, and metabolic function. It declines with age, and oral supplements have limited bioavailability — IV delivery achieves therapeutic concentrations that supplementation can’t match.
It’s one of our most requested protocols, particularly for patients dealing with chronic fatigue, cognitive load, and recovery from high-demand schedules.
How often should I come in?
That depends on your goals. Performance and recovery patients often come weekly during high-training periods. Wellness and longevity patients typically come monthly. Some patients come situationally — after illness, travel, a demanding stretch at work, or a major athletic event.
We’ll help you figure out what makes sense for your situation.
Can IV therapy be combined with other treatments?
Yes — and it often works best that way. For patients in our hormone, weight loss, or peptide programs, IV therapy integrates directly into their broader care plan.
For new patients, it’s often the starting point that grows into something more.
Do you offer IV therapy for events and groups?
Yes.
We offer IV therapy for private events, bachelorette and bachelor parties, corporate wellness days, and athletic team recovery sessions across Wilmette and the North Shore. Group bookings are by appointment — call 847.906.0222 to discuss your event.
Do you serve patients from outside Wilmette?
Yes. All sessions are in-person at 519 4th Street, Wilmette, IL 60091. We see patients from Kenilworth, Evanston, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Skokie.
IV Therapy in Wilmette, IL — Serving Chicago's North Shore
Lake Avenue Wellness provides physician-supervised IV therapy in Wilmette, IL, serving patients from Kenilworth, Evanston, Winnetka, Glencoe, and Skokie. Sessions by appointment, approximately 60 minutes, and customized to your physiology and goals.