Urban actIV™ IV & Wellness therapy at No.1 Urban Aesthetics

The Rise of IV Therapy — Hydration, NAD Pathways and Modern Wellness

Urban actIV: A New Chapter in Wellness at No.1 Urban Aesthetics

At No.1 Urban Aesthetics, conversations with clients have been evolving.

For years the focus of aesthetic medicine centred around the visible:

• skin quality• facial balance• collagen stimulation• subtle rejuvenation

But increasingly, clients are asking different questions.

Not simply "How do I look?"

But:

Why do I sometimes feel drained even when I'm doing everything right?Why does recovery from travel, work stress or poor sleep seem harder than it used to be?Why do my hair and nails reflect periods of pressure or poor nutrition?

These questions don’t live in the mirror.

They live inside the body.

Urban actIV™ was created in response to those conversations.

It represents a consultation‑led system of hydration and micronutrient support, delivered within the same professional environment where our clients already trust us with their skin.

But Urban actIV is more than simply a drip service.

It is the first step in building a future medical wellness ecosystem at No.1 Urban Aesthetics.

Why IV Therapy Is Rising Worldwide

Intravenous therapy is not new.

Hospitals have used IV fluids and nutrient support for decades to manage:

• hydration

• electrolyte balance

• nutritional supplementation

• medication delivery

In recent years, interest in IV therapy has expanded beyond hospitals into wellness medicine and preventative health conversations.

Across the UK, Europe and the United States, IV therapy clinics have appeared in cities ranging from London and Manchester to Los Angeles and Dubai.

However, not all IV services are the same.

Many offer simple drip menus with vague names such as:

• Energy drip

• Detox drip

• Beauty drip

But these often provide little explanation about:

• the nutrients used

• why they are combined

• the physiological pathways they support

Urban actIV was designed differently.

Instead of a drip menu, we created a structured treatment system.

Just some of the FRANCHISES that will be available at launch

Consultation First — Always

Every Urban actIV appointment begins with a clinical consultation.

This includes:

• medical history review

• discussion of medications and supplements

• assessment of lifestyle factors

• discussion of goals and expectations

This process ensures treatments are appropriate and safe for the individual.

In some circumstances IV therapy may not be suitable.

Where this occurs, alternative options may be discussed including:

• intramuscular (IM) administration

• subcutaneous delivery

• oral supplementation

Urban actIV follows one guiding principle:

Consultation first. Treatment second.

The Urban actIV System

Urban actIV is organised into several treatment franchises, each designed around specific physiological conversations.

Over the coming months we will publish dedicated articles exploring each franchise in detail.

Hydration Foundations

urban250

A gentle hydration infusion using Hartmann's solution.

Composition

• Hartmann's solution

urban500

A larger hydration infusion where deeper fluid replenishment may be appropriate.

Composition

• Hartmann's solution

Often used as an introduction to IV therapy.

Vitamin Pathways

These protocols combine micronutrients commonly discussed in wellness and nutritional pathways.

VITality+

Built around the anti-ageing micronutrient framework within the Urban actIV system.

Typical composition

• Vitamin B1• Vitamin B2• Vitamin B3• Vitamin B5• Vitamin B6• Vitamin B7• Vitamin B9• Vitamin B12• Vitamin E

proVIT+

Built around the Myers-style micronutrient framework and positioned as the more classic broad vitamin support protocol within urban actIV.

Typical composition

• Vitamin B1• Vitamin B2• Vitamin B3• Vitamin B5• Vitamin B6• Vitamin B12• Calcium

• Magnesium• Vitamin C

Performance Pathways

These protocols explore nutrient pathways associated with metabolic function and recovery.

Focus+

Built around a neuro-supportive micronutrient framework and positioned within urban actIV to support concentration, mental clarity and periods of increased cognitive demand — including times when individuals may experience reduced focus or “brain fog” associated with busy lifestyles, stress or life stages such as menopause.

Typical components

• Vitamin C• Glycine• Taurine• Carnosine• Phenylalanine• Vitamin B1• Vitamin B3

• Vitamin B5• Magnesium• Potassium

Recover+

Built around a comprehensive amino-acid and micronutrient recovery framework and positioned within urban actIV to support recovery and physiological balance during periods of lifestyle pressure, travel, disrupted routines or times where individuals may feel run down.

Typical composition

• Acetylcysteine • Arginine • Carnitine • Carnosine • Lysine • Glutathione • Taurine

• Vitamin B7 • Calcium • Vitamin B9 • Vitamin B12 • Potassium • Magnesium • Sodium

• Vitamin B2 • Vitamin B6 • Zinc

Metabolic & Energy Pathways

refuel+

Within the Urban actIV framework, refuel+ sits within the metabolic support franchise.

It is designed for individuals navigating periods of sustained

physical or cognitive demand — long work schedules, intense training blocks, travel fatigue or disrupted sleep patterns.

Rather than being positioned as a quick “energy drip”, refuel+ is built around micronutrients involved in cellular energy pathways and metabolic co-factor support.

Typical composition

• Methionine• Inositol• Choline

These nutrients are frequently discussed within nutritional science in relation to liver metabolism and energy production pathways.

Within Urban actIV consultations, refuel+ may be explored when individuals describe:

• feeling persistently depleted• struggling with sustained energy across the day• experiencing slow recovery after periods of stress, travel or the excess's of life.

Skin Support

dermaVIT+

Within the Urban actIV system, dermaVIT+ sits within the skin-health support franchise.

Many clients visiting No.1 Urban Aesthetics are already investing in treatments designed to improve the visible qualities of skin — including collagen stimulation, microneedling and professional skincare.

dermaVIT+ introduces a complementary inside-out conversation.

Rather than focusing solely on external skin treatments, the protocol explores micronutrients often discussed in relation to antioxidant pathways and skin health.

Typical composition

• Vitamin C• Glutathione

These nutrients are frequently discussed within dermatological and nutritional literature in relation to oxidative stress, which can influence pigmentation pathways, inflammatory responses and collagen stability.

For some clients, dermaVIT+ becomes part of a broader strategy that combines

:

• professional skin treatments• targeted skincare• nutritional support

The goal is not to replace aesthetic medicine, but to support the biological environment in which skin health exists.

Hair & Nail Support

Hair and nails often act as subtle indicators of broader physiological pressures.

Periods of stress, disrupted sleep, illness or nutritional imbalance can sometimes influence hair density, nail strength and growth cycles.

Urban actIV approaches this conversation carefully and transparently.

Nutrient support is not a medical treatment for hair loss.

However, certain micronutrients are widely discussed in relation to pathways involved in keratin production and follicle health.

reROOT+

reROOT+ forms the foundation of the Urban actIV hair and nail support pathway.

Typical composition

• Vitamin B1• Vitamin B2• Vitamin B3• Vitamin B5• Vitamin B6• Biotin• Folic Acid• Vitamin B12

These nutrients are frequently discussed in relation to cellular turnover and hair-growth biology.

Within consultation discussions, reROOT+ may be explored by individuals experiencing periods where their hair or nails appear to reflect lifestyle pressures.

exoROOT+

Urban actIV also introduces a more advanced regenerative pathway known as exoROOT+.

This protocol combines internal nutrient support with scalp-focused treatment.

The structured programme includes:

• internal nutrient support mirroring reROOT+

• microneedling of the scalp• Dermalogica professional exosome therapy

Delivered across a five-session treatment course, this pathway reflects the direction modern aesthetic medicine is moving — combining internal and external approaches to support tissue biology.

The NAD Cellular Pathway

Few molecules have attracted as much interest in recent years as NAD (nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide).

NAD is present in every living cell and plays an important role in cellular energy metabolism.

It is involved in processes such as:

• mitochondrial energy production• DNA repair pathways• cellular stress responses

Interest in NAD pathways has grown significantly within longevity and metabolic research.

However, the conversation is often poorly explained within commercial wellness settings.

Urban actIV approaches NAD through a clear and structured pathway.

reSET

The first step within the NAD pathway is reSET.

Composition

• 250mg NAD delivered intravenously

This protocol introduces NAD therapy gradually and allows clients to experience the pathway in a controlled clinical setting.

reSET+

For individuals already familiar with NAD therapy, reSET+ provides an enhanced loading protocol.

Composition

• 500mg NAD delivered intravenously

Due to the unique infusion characteristics of NAD, the treatment is delivered slowly and under practitioner supervision.

reCHARGE

Not all NAD support requires intravenous administration.

Urban actIV includes an intramuscular NAD option called reCHARGE.

Composition

• 750mg NAD delivered via an injection pen

Following clinician education, this pen is administered gradually over multiple doses.

This option may be appropriate when:

• IV NAD is not preferred• maintenance support is desired

• clients prefer shorter appointments

reMAIN+

For individuals wishing to follow a more structured NAD pathway, Urban actIV introduces reMAIN+.

This combines:

• reSET+ IV loading• reCHARGE intramuscular NAD maintenance

The aim is to create a longer-term framework rather than relying on occasional one-off treatments.

Why Routes of Administration Matter

Not every nutrient pathway needs to be delivered intravenously.

Different routes of administration can be appropriate depending on clinical context.

These may include:

• IV infusion• intramuscular injection• subcutaneous delivery• oral supplementation

Selecting the correct route is part of the consultation process and ensures treatments remain both appropriate and proportionate.

Who Urban actIV May Be Suitable For?

Urban actIV may appeal to individuals who:

• value consultation-led care• wish to explore hydration and nutrient support

• prefer a clinically supervised environment

Many of the people exploring these conversations are already taking positive steps toward their wellbeing.

However, IV therapy is not appropriate for everyone.

Certain medical conditions, medications or clinical circumstances may mean IV therapy is not advised.

Where this occurs, alternative options may be discussed.

What to Expect on the Day

An Urban actIV appointment typically follows four stages.

1 — Consultation review

Medical history and suitability are confirmed.

2 — Preparation

Sterile preparation and cannulation are performed.

3 — Supervised infusion

The infusion is delivered gradually while the client relaxes.

4 — Post-treatment review

Aftercare and follow-up planning are discussed.

Safety and Governance

Urban actIV operates within a structured clinical framework that includes:

• consultation and informed consent• sterile technique• practitioner supervision• clinical documentation

As the service develops, No.1 Urban Aesthetics is exploring the pathway toward Care Quality Commission (CQC) registration to support future medical wellness services.

The Urban actIV Ecosystem

Urban actIV represents the beginning of a broader wellness platform within No.1 Urban Aesthetics.

Future services may include:

• menopause support

• biomarker and blood testing

• metabolic health programmes

• medically supervised weight management

• well-woman and well-man health reviews

Each developed within the same consultation-led philosophy.

A Final Word

Urban actIV exists because we kept meeting the same person.

Someone already taking care of themselves.

Someone doing many of the right things.

Yet still asking a simple question:

“Why do I still feel like I’m running on empty?”

Urban actIV was created to explore that conversation — carefully, professionally and with clinical guidance.

And for many people, that conversation is only just beginning.

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FAQ's

Common questions we’re asked about IV therapy and NAD wellness:

What is IV therapy?

IV therapy delivers fluids, vitamins and nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a controlled infusion, allowing rapid absorption under clinical supervision.

What is NAD therapy?

NAD therapy involves administering nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide, a coenzyme involved in cellular energy metabolism, often discussed in relation to wellness and recovery pathways.

Is IV therapy safe?

IV therapy should only be delivered following clinical consultation and suitability assessment by trained professionals. Not all individuals are suitable for treatment.

Where can I get IV therapy in Staffordshire?

No.1 Urban Aesthetics provides consultation-led IV therapy and wellness treatments in Staffordshire, serving Stoke-on-Trent, Newcastle-under-Lyme and surrounding areas.

What is the difference between IV therapy and IM therapy?

IV therapy delivers fluids and nutrients directly into the bloodstream through a cannula, allowing immediate circulation.Intramuscular (IM) therapy delivers selected compounds into muscle tissue, where they are absorbed more gradually.

The most appropriate route is determined during consultation.

Who may be suitable for IV therapy?

IV therapy may be explored by individuals seeking hydration or micronutrient support within a clinical setting, particularly during periods of fatigue, lifestyle pressure, travel or disrupted routines.

Suitability is always assessed on an individual basis.

How long does IV therapy take?

Most IV therapy sessions typically take between ONE to TWO hours depending on the protocol used, patient suitability and allowing treatments to be delivered in a controlled and comfortable environment.

What is Urban actIV?

Urban actIV is the consultation-led IV therapy and wellness framework at No.1 Urban Aesthetics.

It brings together hydration, micronutrient pathways, amino acid support and NAD-based protocols within a structured, medically led system.

Do all Urban actIV treatments have to be intravenous?

No. Depending on clinical suitability, treatments may be delivered intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously or via oral supplementation.

The most appropriate approach is discussed during consultation.