Some of the best moments in Edmonton happen in groups: a stagette weekend in a downtown hotel, a cabin retreat with friends, a rec league team’s tournament weekend, a milestone birthday, or a wellness day for a small business. Group IV therapy bookings at Viva Wellness Drip Edmonton bring a registered nurse to wherever your group is gathered, so everyone can be treated in a single visit. This guide covers how group bookings work, which occasions suit them and how to plan one smoothly.
How Group Bookings Work
A group booking is simply several individual IV or vitamin shot appointments scheduled at the same location and time. Instead of each person booking separately and the nurse making multiple trips, the team plans one visit, brings supplies for everyone and treats participants either simultaneously or in quick succession, depending on group size and space.
The process:
- Contact the team with your date, location, headcount and the kind of infusions your group is interested in.
- Each first-time participant completes a 10-minute virtual naturopath consultation in advance. Returning clients with a valid consultation and no health changes can be added directly.
- On the day, the nurse or nursing team arrives, sets up, completes a short assessment with each participant and administers the infusions.
- Standard drips take 30 to 45 minutes each; vitamin shots take a few minutes. NAD+ infusions take two to four hours and are usually planned separately.
You can browse the services menu as a group and shortlist a few options before the consultations.
Occasions That Suit Group Sessions
Stag and stagette weekends. Edmonton’s downtown, Whyte Avenue and the Ice District draw celebrations from across the province. A hydration or Hangover drip session on Saturday or Sunday morning at the hotel or rental is one of the most popular group bookings.
Cabin and lake retreats. Groups heading to a rental within the Edmonton area often book a wellness morning with Hydro Boost, Myers’ Cocktail or Beauty drips.
Sports teams and clubs. Hockey teams during tournament weekends, running clubs after a race and training groups in a heavy block book Muscle Recovery and hydration sessions.
Birthdays and celebrations. A wellness session is a novel alternative to another brunch, particularly for milestone birthdays.
Small business and team days. Smaller groups that do not need the full corporate package can book a simple group session in a boardroom or office lounge.
Visitors and hosts. If you are hosting friends or family from out of town, Explore Edmonton is a good starting point for planning the weekend’s activities, and a group hydration session fits neatly between a festival day and a night out.
Cost is straightforward to plan for. Group sessions are priced per participant based on the drip or shot each person chooses, so organizers can share the menu in advance and let everyone pick within their own budget. Splitting the booking into individual selections also avoids awkward conversations about who owes what, and keeps the focus on the occasion rather than the invoice.
Planning Tips
Space. Choose a room with enough comfortable seating for everyone being treated at once, plus good lighting and a nearby washroom. Hotel suites, living rooms and boardrooms all work.
Timing. Mid-morning is the most popular slot for recovery-focused groups; early afternoon suits pre-event sessions. Allow roughly an hour for a group of four to six receiving standard drips, longer for larger groups.
Menu. Mixing options works well. Some participants will want a full infusion, others a quick B12 or Vitamin D shot. Offering both raises participation.
Hydration beforehand. Ask everyone to drink water and eat something in the hours before. The Mayo Clinic notes that fluid needs vary, but arriving reasonably hydrated makes IV placement easier for everyone.
Point person. Nominate one organizer to coordinate consultations, share the address and parking details, and liaise with the nursing team.
Privacy Within a Group
Each participant’s consultation and health information stays between them and the clinical team. The nurse completes individual assessments discreetly, and no one’s health details are shared with the group. If someone prefers to be treated in a separate room, that can usually be arranged.
Safety and Standards
Every infusion and injection is administered by a registered nurse, with oversight from a Medical Director. The naturopath consultation screens each participant individually. IV therapy is a wellness service; anyone who is unwell should seek medical care rather than a group drip, and no infusion makes it safe to drive after drinking.
Getting Started
Pick the date, gather headcount and location, send the consultation link around early, and let the team handle the rest. Group sessions are one of the most enjoyable ways to experience mobile IV therapy, and they are a growing part of the business. Viva Wellness Drip offers franchise opportunities for entrepreneurs interested in bringing mobile group wellness to their own city.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the minimum group size for a booking?
Group sessions are flexible. Even two or three people at the same location can be booked together; larger groups are planned with additional nursing staff.
Can everyone in the group choose a different drip?
Yes. Participants can select different infusions or vitamin shots, subject to each person’s naturopath consultation.
How long does a group session take?
Roughly an hour for four to six people receiving standard 30 to 45 minute drips, depending on space and how many can be treated at once.
Can we book a group session at a cabin outside Edmonton?
Service covers Edmonton and surrounding areas. Confirm the exact location when booking so travel can be arranged.
Is there a discount for group bookings?
Group and package pricing is available. Contact the Edmonton team with your headcount and menu for a quote.
