Nourish – IV Bar
Welcome to Central Virginia’s only physician-directed intravenous bar for migraines, health, and wellness. Dr. Alford’s is providing a personalized plan with a guarantee of an ON-SITE physician at all times.
What Nourish can do for you?
Nourish is a customizable intravenous therapy center able to meet most health needs of the mind and body. The most commonly requested infusions include, but are not limited to:
- Athlete Restore
- Fatigue
- Migraine Cocktail
- Myer’s Cocktail
- Wellness Support *If you don’t see what you are looking for ask
| MYER’S Cocktail: This nutrient cocktail is injected into the body via IV. It is believed by introducing the mixture intravenously, the higher concentration levels of essential vitamins and minerals work more efficiently then if taken orally. This provides | ATHLETE RESTORE: Perfect remedy for the seasoned athlete to the weekend warrior. The nutrient filled cocktail provides hydration, vitamins and other valuable minerals to help the body recover after a hard workout. |
| WELLNESS SUPPORT: Overall, providing support your body with an adequate supply of nutrients helps build your immune system and balances both your physical and mental health. | MIGRAINE COCKTAIL: A combination of fluids and medications are used to help combat the migraine that just won’t go away. |
| FATIGUE: Busy lives, rushed meals and inadequate nutrition can leave you feeling tired, rush-down and listless. This nutrient cocktail provides vitamins and hydration to boost your energy and leave you feeling recharged. | IF YOU DON’T SEE WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR PLEASE CONTACT OUR OFFICE TO INQUIRE ABOUT YOUR SPECIFIC NEEDS. |
What to expect during your visit:
- Upon arrival you will be given a brief questionnaire to complete.
- Dr. Alford will review your questionnaire, and review the best plan for you
- Bring a book, or headphones and relax as you get your infusion.
- All major credit cards are accepted
IV Infusion Options
- All IV infusions at Nourish start with 1000mL of intravenous fluids.
- 1000mL fluids are available as:
- Dextrose 5% in water – provides nutritional support
- Normal saline – a crystalloid fluid; a source of hydration and electrolyte
- 1000mL fluids are available as:
From there, Dr. Alford will discuss vitamin options from what we have available and tailored to your goals. The therapy is 100% customizable to your needs. What you need today, may not be what you need the next time you visit with us. Therefore, each visit is based on the benefits you are seeking at each visit.
Fee: There are no hidden fees at Nourish.
- IV Infusions begin at $75 per 1000mL fluids.
- Each vitamin option is valued separately, based on the number of vitamins you choose. We will review the cost of your selections prior to starting your care.
- For those who suffer from migraines: Dr. Alford does offer her Migraine Cocktail as a benefit to Nourish clients. Appointment Required.
- Basic Migraine Cocktail: IVF, Toradol, Benadryl &; Zofran
- Optional Add Ons Medications and/or vitamins are available
* VITAMIN OPTIONS ARE BASED ON AVAILABILITY*
Meet the Nourish Founder: ALISON ALFORD, MD, FAHS, FAAN was born and raised in Pennsylvania alongside an older sister and brother. Following a degree in Psychobiology from the University of Miami, Dr. Alford attend medical school at Jefferson Medical College (Thomas Jefferson University). It was when Dr. Alford was placed into a residency and fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University, she knew Richmond was going to be home. Not only is Dr. Alford the Owner & Founder of Nourish; she has earned even more titles to follow her name: FAHS – Fellow of the American Headache Society & FAAN – Fellow American Academy of Neurology. Her hard work does not stop there. Dr. Alford is also the Owner and Medical Director of Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond. She continues to support the headache and facial pain community by being a Diplomate of the ABPN with specification in Child Neurology; a Diplomate of the UCNS; a Board Member of the Southern Headache Society; serving on committees for the American Headache Society and the American Academy of Neurology. What makes Nourish unique? Dr. Alford! It started as a dream to offer everything a migraine warrior would need under one roof. She wanted to offer a quiet, relaxing space where patients could get the migraine cocktail for immediate relief without having to go to the emergency room. This expanded to include certain vitamins like magnesium that can help headaches as well. Then, she began to notice a very troubling trend. The administration of vitamins, supplements, etc. in the absence of a MD on-site at all times. Since we had these options available as well, she decided the best way to address the issue is to offer a solution, thus the birth of Nourish. Her passion lies with delivering care to patients and clients as it was meant to be, personalized. As you will see when you visit, there is nothing about Dr. Alford, Nourish, or the Pediatric Headache Center of Richmond that is cookie cutter. No two clients are the same, why should their care be? Dr. Alford’s aspiration for Nourish is to provide quality care, understanding, and compassion while able to most of all, improve the lives of her clients. All with her, personally in attendance, at each and every visit, from start to finish. But wait…there is more. She is married to her college sweetheart, and together they are raising two kids, and two Golden Retrievers. As she and her husband are active with their kids’ sports, when not in the office, she’s can be seen out and about at a variety of activites.
WELCOME! Now that you have reviewed the website, what’s next? Simple, you will reach out to our office @ 804.658.5385 to schedule an appointment. We will ask basic information, such as: address, and phone number to enable us to create a portfolio in our system.
As a physician run infusion center, this means Dr. Alford is on site from start to finish. Appointments are required to allow time for you to meet, and discuss the best options for your infusion with the doctor directly.
When you arrive for your appointment, we will escort you to the Nourish area. We will provide you a brief informational page to complete, in addition to an Authorization to Treat Consent Form.
It is important for the doctor to know the information requested to be able to partner with you in obtaining the best results possible. Dr. Alford will ascertain for potential medication – supplement interaction, as well as well as review for options best suited for your needs.
Dr. Alford will then join you, to discuss the care plan for the infusion. She will also go over the IV Infusion Consent. This is a different consent then the one presented upon arrival. What is agreed upon will then be communicated to her team. When her team joins in, (team equals two), they will insert the IV and provide the vitamins discussed.
Yes. The best thing you can do to prepare is be hydrated. Drink plenty of water the day before, and the morning of your infusion. When the body is properly hydrated, veins become more dilated. Once the IV is place though, your job for the next hour or so, is to sit / recline back, and relax.
TIPS:
- Some clients like to bring a throw blanket with them so they can really get cozy
- Our recliners have built-in power adaptors for your devices. You’re welcome to listen to music or watch a movie with no concern of draining your battery. (we do request, please use earphones)
- Shy away from any activity requiring constant use of your hands
Additional FYI:
- You are welcome to bring one guest to keep you company. Please no children, this hour is to focus on you.
- Please bring with you a list of current medications, and supplements
- Clients under the age of 18, must be accompanied by a parent / legal guardian. This person will be required to stay on the property for the entirety of the infusion.
If any of your questions or concerns have not been addressed, please be sure to ask one of us!