Call: 250-753-6322
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
Call: 250-753-6322
** ^^ 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).
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):
Hematology Panel $120 - which includes complete blood count, differential, iron, transferrin saturation, and ferritin. (No fasting required).
Comprehensive Panel $240 - "Hematology Panel" above, plus liver & kidney function, electrolytes, blood glucose, cholesterol, etc. (Fasting preferred). This is a great option if you haven't had any blood work down in a year or so.
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 not see above.
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.
Call: 250-753-6322
HAPPY BODIES. HAPPY PEOPLE.
IRON IV INFUSIONS
& ANEMIA POSTS:
It's Okay To Change Your Mind
“It's okay to change your mind” - Tonia Winchester
For my entire life I was convinced and vocally shared that I would never have anything that was so important and permanent in my life that I would get it tattooed on my body.
💃Not dance.
🏞️Not nature.
🍃🩺Not naturopathic medicine.
💍Not my husband.
🐈⬛🐈Not my cats.
For 42 years.
💟💟💟
And then my Dad died.
Just after my Dad’s service last August, my sister told me she was going to get a tattoo, inspired by our family dishes.
My Nana first started collecting the colourful set, and then my parents started around the time of their wedding in 1975.
My sister and I have always loved these dishes. Bright. Vibrant. Happy. Bold.
🐦🌸Dancing birds and flowers. 🐦🌸
Truly a perfect ceramic reflection of our silly, sibling effervescentness. No it’s not a word. Just roll with me here.
Let alone, the countless festive celebrations and occasions we shared with those dishes front and centre. Being together as family. Laughing. Sharing. Dreaming. Supporting. Singing (although singing at the table was banned in our family home… because… well… Lisa and I might have over done it). 🤭
The family joke is who will get more of the dishes when both our parents are gone. The good news is Nana gave Mom her entire set, so now she two. And she has two daughters. 😅
📋 You may or may not catch me taking inventory at my mom’s house. 😉
🍺There are some unique pieces like the beer stein which I have pre-inherited.
🥚🥚The egg cups already went to my sister, because why would you only have one egg cup? It didn’t make sense to divide them up. And also who uses egg cups? 🤷♀️ (My sister does).
I mean… I’ll drink coconut tequila out of one. In a pinch. You know.
💟💟💟
My dad died exactly one year ago today, June 29th, 2022.
The year of firsts is officially over.
I’m grateful for that.
No more thinking (/dreading) this is the first Christmas, birthday, anniversary… etc… without him.
Of course, grief will continue to be there and evolve, an indication of the special person we lost.
When my sister told me of her tattoo plans, I decided in this year of firsts that I would get my first tattoo. To honour my Dad, our family, and our values of love, connection, support, and play.
I call her my wishing bird, and for those reading this I wish for you that you have in your life someone as open, and kind-hearted as my Dad.
He was a man who’s eyes literally twinkled when he got to care for others. The pinnacle of unconditional love.
🦄A real-life unicorn.
I love you, Dad, and hope that your next adventure is filling you up exactly how you filled those who were lucky enough to know you.
🐦🌸🍽️☺️💞
Tonia
PS: It's okay to change your mind, even if your mind has been made up one way for a long time.
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Dr. Tonia Winchester, ND, BSc, NLP | Naturopathic Doctor | IV Nutrient Therapist
ADDRESS: 975 Terminal Avenue North, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4K3 | PHONE: (250) 753-6322
HOURS: Tuesdays 9:30-5:30 | Wednesdays 9:30-5:30 pm | Occasional Monday and Friday Mornings 8:30 - 12:45 pm
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