INTRAVENOUS IV IRON INFUSION THERAPY

For Anemia, Iron Deficiency

(In Nanaimo, BC)

Are You an Eligible Candidate?

OBJECTIVE CRITERIA

What We Measure with Blood Work.

This must be recent, with in 4 weeks.

Iron Deficiency:

Ferrin < 50 ug/L

MICROCYTIC ANEMIA:

MCV < 82 Fl

Low hEMOGLOBIN:

Hemoglobin <125 g/L

Please Note: if you have chronic disease or inflammation, The criteria is:

Ferritin < 100 ug/L with a Transferrin Saturation < 20%

Liver and Kidney functioning well with electrolytes balanced

SUBJECTIVE CRITERIA

Your Symptoms

GENERAL

  • Fatigue

  • Dizziness

  • Shortness of breath

  • Weakness

  • Sore muscles

  • Sore joints

  • Palpitations

  • Headaches

  • Hair loss

  • Tinnitus

  • Poor immune function

  • Weight gain

  • Pending surgeries

DIGESTIVE

  • Diarrhea

  • Constipation

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD - Crohn's colitis),

  • Celiac disease

  • Candida

  • SIBO

  • Food intolerance / allergies

  • Peptic ulcers

  • Duodenal ulcers

  • Vegan

  • Vegetarian

Nervous / Hormonal

  • Brain fog

  • Poor Memory

  • Restless legs

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Sleep disturbances

  • Preconception

  • Pregnancy

  • Post Partum

  • Heavy Periods

  • Fibroids

  • Hypothyroidism

** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this if you already have your blood work complete. (If you have your blood work already please email it ahead of time). If you don't have blood work yet, please book an injection consult here.

GEtting started - what you need IN THREE STEPS

IV IRON INFUSION PROGRAM & COSTS

1. BLOOD WORK

COST: $0 - 120 - $240

  • To be eligible for IV iron infusions I need to see recent bloodwork (taken with in the last 4 weeks)

  • You can either do this through your GP or Nurse practitioner or through me (billed privately). See below.

  • I need to see the following (costs if billed privately through my clinic):

  • Iron panel and CBC (about $120).

  • Liver & Kidney Panels, Electrolytes. (about $120).

2. INJECTION CONSULT

COST: $180

TIME: 45 minutes

  • Because... safety first.

  • Before you are eligible for IV iron therapy we need to have a consult so I can understand the full history and your goals with iron infusion therapy.

  • We'll review your blood work and do any relevant physical exams (blood pressure for example). If it's warranted and safe to do so, and we have enough time allotted ** we can do the first iron infusion that day or book you back in to begin.

  • Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.

** ^^ This button will take you to calendar with the "Iron infusion consult and treatment" selected. This will ensure we have enough time to do both. Please only book this option if you have your blood work complete.

If you don't have blood work yet, please book an injection consult here.

3. TREATMENTS

COST: $200 x 4

TIME: 45 Minutes

  • I use Venofer (iron sucrose) as it comes with the lowest risk and best safety profile (for a clinic my size).

  • I recommend weekly infusions for a total of 4 treatments. Each week your IV will contain up to 100 mg of iron.

  • Your first treatment might be a modified dose, depending on what I learn in your injection consult.

  • Most see clinical improvements between 3 and 21 days after.

  • We typically see ferritin increase by 10-15 points for each 100 mg of iron administered (less if anemic).

  • We will rerun the Iron Panel and CBC approximately 4-5 weeks after your last treatment.

  • Please come to your appointment fed and hydrated.

IRON IV INFUSIONS

& ANEMIA POSTS:

Let's get you nutrified with intravenous IV nutrient Therapy by me, Dr. Tonia Winchester, a Nanaimo Naturopathic Doctor, and certified IV nutrient therapist. This is all taking place at Knead Therapy in Nanaimo, BC, central Vancouver Island. Learn more at: https://ivtherapynanaimo.com/

I'm Anemic and Starting IV Iron Infusions

IV Nutrient Therapy Injection| IV Iron Infusions
July 31, 2025•3 min read

I open up about my personal journey with iron deficiency. As a naturopathic physician and IV therapist, I share her own experiences with blood work, symptoms, and the process of determining eligibility for iron infusions. I spill the tea on the importance of understanding ferritin levels and how they relate to overall health. Are you eligible for iron infusions? Click through to learn more about iron deficiency and its implications.

I’m spilling the tea on my journey with iron deficiency and starting a series of iron infusions. In July 2023, my ferritin (the stored form of iron) levels were at a healthy 60. 

JULY 2023

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However, by December 2024, my levels showed a shocking drop to 14 - a clear indication that I was… wah… wah… iron deficient. The reason for the test was heart palpitations. I was experiencing this sensation in my chest that felt like my heart was heavy and dropping a couple inches with each beat. 


My medical doctor saw my low ferritin and ran an iron panel which involves: 

  1. Iron - this is the free iron floating around in the blood, which isn’t particularly clinically useful 

  2. Transferrin which is a protein that carries iron in the blood 

  3. The percentage of saturation of that transferrin.

DECEMBER 2024


My iron panel looked pretty good. Cool! I started on oral iron supplements which thankfully my gut was okay with, because some types can be pretty hard on the digestive system. 

In March 2025, I ran out of the iron and stopped taking it for some time. That heavy thumping feeling in my chest returned. Here is what the blood work showed: 

MARCH 2025


My ferritin had come up but my iron saturation was dropping. It was then that I started studying how to administer iron infusions as an IV therapist in my Naturopathic practice in Nanaimo BC. 

I learned that not only did I meet the…

Eligibility criteria for iron infusions: 

Ferritin < 50

But I also met the criteria if I had a chronic disease (which I don’t):

Ferritin < 100 and Transferrin Saturation < 20% 

So now… knowing what I know, I’m going to start giving myself iron infusions. 

I had my doctor do a new iron panel as a base line before I start my series of treatments. I’m glad we retested because even though my iron stores are coming up (my ferritin is now at 35) the amount of iron being carried around in my blood is going down. This explains alot symptomatically which I’ll explain in another post. 

JUNE 2025


I’m going to document my journey and keep you posted. You can click here to find out how my series of iron infusions for my anemia. 

If you have any questions about iron infusions, or to find out if you’re eligible for this type of nutrient therapy, I'm happy to help. You’re in the perfect place. 

Learn more at: https://nanaimoivtherapy.com/iron-infusions

Let's get you nutrified with intravenous IV nutrient Therapy by me, Dr. Tonia Winchester, a Nanaimo Naturopathic Doctor, and certified IV nutrient therapist.

This is all taking place at Knead Therapy in Nanaimo, BC, central Vancouver Island.

Learn more at: https://nanaimoivtherapy.com/

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Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND, NLP

Dr. Tonia Winchester is a naturopathic doctor and Master Neurolinguistic Programming Coach. She helps humans who are struggling with stress, overwhelm, anxiety, and insomnia, to calm their minds, sleep deeply, and find joy and energy, so that they can create exceptional lives for themselves, their families, and their communities. Grab your copy of her book: Break Through the Insomnia Cycle, The How to Sleep Deeply, Wake Rested and Enjoy Happy Energized Days. toniawinchester.com

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