ER-level hydration. Lounge-level comfort. Our emergency-trained team delivers evidence‑informed IV therapy in about 45 minutes so you can get back to life feeling refreshed and restored.
Chosen by busy professionals, athletes, and travelers who want to feel their best, fast.
We started Hydrate Medical® after years in emergency medicine witnessing how IV fluids, electrolytes, vitamins, and medications support recovery and wellness. Our mission is simple: help busy people feel better, safely and comfortably. We lead with compassion, clinical standards, and a little rock-star sparkle.
You lead an active and busy life. Being sick or not feeling like yourself isn’t an option. That’s why it is our goal to renew your energy and health. Our hydration treatments only take 45 minutes so it won’t take up a big chunk of your time. We’ll help you get back to 100%. Every time you visit Hydrate Medical®, we guarantee you’ll be treated like the rock star you are.
Every experience you have with Hydrate Medical® will be a fantastic one. As you receive your IV hydration therapy, you will be in a beautiful, calming environment. You can sit back and read a magazine, watch a TV show, or enjoy our complimentary snacks and beverages. Use your hydration treatment as a time to relax and rejuvenate. Your satisfaction is our goal.
The need for IV hydration treatment comes in a few different forms. Let’s talk about hangovers. Hangovers happen! So, instead of spending the day silently suffering, let Hydrate Medical® help you recover. IV hydration therapy is also beneficial after a workout. It’s important to replenish your body with the fluids and nutrients it needs. Our IV hydration therapy will help your body recover.
It can take forever to feel better after you’ve been sick. Our IV fluids will promote a faster recovery so you can leave your sickness in the past and move on with your life. Have you been traveling? After a long trip, jet lag can haunt you for days. Nip jet lag in the bud by visiting Hydrate Medical® after your travels. You’ll feel reenergized and ready to conquer the world.
Hydrate Medical was founded by Dr. Jonathan Leake, MD and Keith Parris, ACNP, emergency medicine providers with over 30 combined years of ER experience. That background shaped everything about how the clinic operates, from the clinical standards and screening protocols to the way nurses approach IV placement. The founders also bring over a decade of personal endurance sports experience, including six Ironman finishes, road racing, cycling, and CrossFit. That combination of ER training and firsthand athletic recovery experience is where the idea for Hydrate Medical came from, and it’s the foundation behind every location we operate across North Carolina and South Carolina.
The ER background is the clearest differentiator. Hydrate Medical is owned and operated by Dr Jonathan Leake, MD and Keith Parris, ACNP, with nurse practitioners actively overseeing care across all locations and conducting new patient visits. More than 90% of the nursing team are emergency medicine RNs with over five years of experience — placing IVs, monitoring patients, and managing complications is their core skill set. The drips themselves were built from the science, with careful attention to what works best and at what dose. Beyond credentials, Hydrate Medical was Charlotte’s first IV hydration clinic and has been operating for over a decade, a long track record in a market with many newer entrants.
Most IV drip visits run about 45 minutes from the time your IV is placed, plus a few minutes for the intake screening at the start. Plan for about an hour door to door. B12 and NAD+ subcutaneous injections take five to ten minutes. NAD+ IV infusions take four to six hours and are scheduled as longer dedicated appointments.
Eat a light meal before your visit and drink some water on the way over. Arriving dehydrated or on an empty stomach can cause lightheadedness during the session. Bring a photo ID and your payment method — no paperwork is required ahead of time. Wear something with sleeves that can be easily rolled up or pushed back past the elbow.
Mild bruising or soreness at the IV site is the most common thing clients notice, and it resolves on its own within a day or two. Our team will walk you through aftercare before you leave and let you know what to watch for. Serious complications are rare when IV therapy is administered by qualified clinical staff following proper protocols — which is exactly the standard we operate to.
Often yes. Many clients pair a standard drip with a B12 injection, or add a booster to address a specific symptom. Your provider will confirm that combining treatments is appropriate based on what you’re booking and how you’re feeling that day. NAD+ IV infusions are typically standalone given their duration.
Questions about IV therapy or which drip fits your goals? We’re happy to help.
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