Intramuscular Vitamin Therapy

Intramuscular (IM) or Subcutaneous vitamin injection therapy gives you an easy and natural way to recover, recharge, and get back to your life. At Spirit of Wellness Reiki Center, experienced advanced practice nurse practitioner Cari Drake, FNP-BC, partners with Olympia Pharmacy to offer a variety of effective IM vitamin therapy products in the Melrose Park, Illinois, office. Call the office or click the online scheduler to make your appointment today.

What it is

IM vitamin therapy involves injecting vitamins directly into a muscle (commonly the deltoid, glute, or thigh) so they are absorbed straight into the bloodstream, bypassing the digestive system.

Why it’s used

IM injections are often chosen when:

• Oral vitamins are poorly absorbed (GI disorders, bariatric surgery, malabsorption)

• A rapid effect is desired

• A patient has a documented deficiency

• Compliance with daily oral meds is difficult

Common IM vitamins

• Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin or methylcobalamin) – most common

  • Used for B12 deficiency, anemia, neuropathy, fatigue

• Vitamin B complex (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, B12)

• Vitamin D (less common IM in the U.S., sometimes used for severe deficiency)

• Vitamin K (specific indications)

• Folic acid (selected cases)

Potential benefits

• Higher bioavailability than oral supplements

• Faster symptom improvement (energy, neuropathy, anemia-related symptoms)

• Useful in patients with absorption issues

The convenience factor is a big benefit of IM vitamin therapy. You can come to Spirit of Wellness Reiki Center for an injection when feeling less than your best and get near-immediate effects. It works much faster than supplements and might even take effect faster than some pharmaceutical drugs.  

Need a quick boost or looking for rapid symptom relief? IM vitamin therapy can help. Call Spirit of Wellness Reiki Center or click on the provided online scheduling feature to set up your IM vitamin therapy session with Cari today.