Performance RecoveryIV Drip Therapy
Rebuild muscle faster, flush metabolic waste, and get back to training sooner.
Physician-formulated IV drips packed with amino acids, glutamine, magnesium, and electrolytes deliver directly to working muscle tissue. Built for athletes who train hard and recover harder.
Athletic-Grade Muscle Repair Therapy
Performance Recovery IV at RAAC is a sport-specific medical protocol — not a generic wellness drip. Each formula is designed around the biochemical demands of training, competition, and recovery cycles.
Intense training depletes glutamine stores, suppresses immune function, and floods muscle tissue with inflammatory byproducts. Oral protein shakes and electrolyte drinks help, but digestive absorption limits their speed and efficacy. Our IV protocols bypass the gut entirely, flooding bloodstream and muscle tissue with amino acids, magnesium, B-complex, and antioxidants at therapeutic concentrations — the same concentrations your muscles need within the first 90-minute post-exercise recovery window. Dr. Jiang assesses your training load, event schedule, and bloodwork to build a drip protocol aligned with your performance calendar.
100% Absorption
Bypasses digestive breakdown so amino acids and electrolytes reach muscle tissue at full therapeutic concentration.
Rapid Muscle Repair
Glutamine, BCAAs, and magnesium may help reduce DOMS and accelerate tissue rebuilding within hours of a session.
Training-Cycle Protocols
Dr. Jiang calibrates drip frequency to your competition and training schedule — not a one-size-fits-all menu.
How IV Therapy Works
Understanding the physiology behind intravenous athletic recovery — why speed and concentration of delivery matter when muscle repair windows are narrow.
Bypasses Digestion
Post-exercise gut blood flow is redirected to muscle. IV delivery routes nutrients around a compromised digestive system straight into circulation.
Therapeutic Concentrations
Achieve plasma amino acid levels that oral supplementation cannot match — saturating muscle protein synthesis pathways immediately after exertion.
NAD+ Cellular Energy
NAD+ drives mitochondrial ATP production — the engine behind muscular output. Replenishing NAD+ may help restore power output and reduce perceived effort in subsequent sessions.
Immediate Bioavailability
Glutamine, magnesium, and antioxidants are available to working tissue within minutes, supporting the acute inflammatory and repair cascade that follows intense training.
Is This Treatment Right For You?
Performance Recovery IV therapy is purpose-built for competitive athletes, weekend warriors, and high-output professionals whose training load outpaces their body's natural recovery capacity.
You May Be Suitable If You
- +Train multiple times per week and struggle to recover fully between sessions
- +Are competing in endurance or strength events and need accelerated post-event recovery
- +Experience persistent muscle soreness, heavy legs, or declining workout performance
- +Want to support immune resilience during high-volume training blocks
- +Have GI issues post-exercise that limit your ability to absorb protein or electrolytes orally
- +Seek faster return-to-sport after injury or illness
You May Not Be Suitable If You
- –Have kidney disease or impaired kidney function
- –Suffer from congestive heart failure or fluid retention
- –Are allergic to any of the IV ingredients
- –Have uncontrolled hypertension
- –Are pregnant or breastfeeding (consult physician first)
Optimize Your Biology
Why competitive athletes and high-performance professionals choose RAAC for post-training recovery — not a spa drip bar, a physician-supervised sports medicine protocol.
Medical Oversight
All IV protocols are overseen by Dr. Charles Jiang. A medical assessment ties your formula to your actual training load, not a generic menu.
Customized Formulas
Your amino acid profile, glutamine dose, and electrolyte ratios are dialed in to your sport, training phase, and bloodwork — not a pre-packaged drip.
Premium Ingredients
We use only Health Canada approved, pharmaceutical-grade amino acids, minerals, and antioxidants — no filler compounds or proprietary blends.
Comfortable Environment
Recover in our private treatment suites post-race or post-session — lie flat, hydrate, and let the drip do the work while you rest.
What You'll Experience
Performance Recovery IV therapy targets the specific physiological demands of athletic training — muscle, energy systems, immune function, and neural recovery.
Muscle Repair
Glutamine and BCAAs delivered at therapeutic dose may accelerate tissue rebuilding and reduce next-day soreness.
Power Restoration
Replenish depleted ATP cofactors and B-vitamins to restore output capacity for your next training session.
Athletic Recovery
Flush metabolic waste, reduce oxidative stress, and cut recovery time between hard efforts.
Immune Support
High-dose Vitamin C and zinc counter the transient immune suppression that follows intense endurance or strength training.
Stress Resilience
Magnesium repletion may ease exercise-induced muscle cramping and support parasympathetic nervous system recovery.
Anti-Aging
NAD+ supports mitochondrial health and cellular repair — helping athletes sustain high output as they age.
Your IV Therapy Experience
From post-training arrival to walking out recovered — here is what a Performance Recovery session at RAAC looks like.
Pre-Treatment Preparation
Schedule your session within 4 hours of completing your workout or event for optimal recovery timing
Drink water before arriving — IV hydration works best alongside baseline oral hydration
Wear loose athletic clothing with easy arm access
Inform us of all supplements, protein powders, and medications you currently use
Avoid alcohol and excessive caffeine 24 hours prior
During Treatment
Medical Assessment
Quick review of your training load, recent exertion, and any symptoms to dial in your recovery formula
IV Insertion
Gentle catheter placement by our certified nurses - minimal discomfort
Infusion Session
Relax in our comfortable suite while nutrients infuse (45-240 min depending on treatment)
Post-Treatment
Brief monitoring and sport-specific recovery recommendations for your next training block
Post-Treatment Care
Continue drinking water to maintain hydration through the remainder of the day
Avoid strenuous exercise for 2-4 hours to let nutrients integrate before your next session
Eat a protein-rich meal within 2 hours to complement the amino acid delivery from your drip
Note any unusual symptoms and contact us if concerned
Schedule follow-up treatments aligned with your training calendar as recommended
**Results may vary. IV therapy benefits depend on individual health status and treatment protocol.
Common Questions
Is IV Therapy painful?+
Most athletes feel only a brief pinch at needle insertion — comparable to a standard blood draw. Once the catheter is placed, the session is passive and comfortable. Many patients nap or watch content during the drip.
How long does a session take?+
Amino acid and electrolyte recovery drips typically run 45-60 minutes. If NAD+ is included for mitochondrial support, infusion must proceed slowly to prevent discomfort — expect 2-4 hours for a full NAD+ protocol.
Is it safe? Are there side effects?+
Performance Recovery IV is very safe under physician supervision. RAAC uses Health Canada approved pharmaceutical-grade ingredients. Occasional minor effects include a cool sensation in the arm or brief flushing — these resolve quickly.
How often should I get treated?+
For event-specific recovery (post-marathon, post-competition), 1-2 sessions timed around the event may suffice. For athletes in heavy training blocks, Dr. Jiang often recommends weekly sessions during the block followed by monthly maintenance between cycles.
Who acts as the medical supervisor?+
All IV protocols at RAAC are overseen by Dr. Charles Jiang and his team. A medical assessment is required before your first treatment to ensure the formula matches your physiology and training demands.
How is this different from a sports drink or protein shake?+
Oral intake relies on a digestive system that is often compromised post-exercise — blood flow is diverted to muscle, and gut absorption drops sharply. IV delivery bypasses this bottleneck entirely, placing amino acids, glutamine, and electrolytes directly into circulation at concentrations no oral product can match.
Recharge Your Body at Cellular Level
Ready to cut recovery time and train at your peak? Book a Performance Recovery IV consultation with Dr. Jiang's team — sport-specific drip protocols built around your training calendar. CPSBC-registered physician oversight, 29+ years of clinical experience.
Also offered at our Burnaby location
SkinArt MD offers the same treatment. If Burnaby is more convenient, our sister clinic can help.
#101 - 4378 Beresford St, Burnaby, BC V5H 0H6 · +1 (604) 639-2581