Intramuscular Injection Therapy

Injections are one of the most common health care procedures!

Vitamin B12 and folic acid
Vitamin D injections
Dose and frequency vary

Here at Pure Wellness, we offer many different types of injections to support you on your health journey!

Many patients are curious to know if Intramuscular Injections are better than oral forms of nutrients. The answer to this question is not the same for everyone, but intramuscular or intravenous may allow for faster absorption for patients vs oral supplementation, especially in patients with digestive absorption issues. See resources below.

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Six labelled compounding-pharmacy vials of injectable nutrients standing on a steel shelf, among them folic acid, B complex and methylcobalamin, with two capped syringes lying in front of them

What Intramuscular Injections does Pure Wellness Group offer?

Vitamin B12 & Folic Acid

The frequency and the amount of Vitamin B12 or Folic Acid is dependant on what outcomes you are trying to achieve. Lower, less frequent dosing can be used to maintain healthy levels required for healthy function of our nervous system. However, higher and more frequent dosing may be used to address deficiencies, including those associated with certain medications such as anti-acids or oral birth control. Patients who choose a vegetarian diet may be low in Vitamin B12 and folate, and may benefit from B12 injections.

Nausea

This combination of Vitamin B12, Folic Acid and Vitamin B6 is a non-pharmaceutical option some patients use for pregnancy-related nausea.

Weight Loss

This combination of nutrients is used to help support healthy metabolism and energy production. Although this is not intended to stimulate weight loss, this injection may help support the energy patients need to stay motivated and on track with their weight loss goals.

Vitamin D

Vitamin D injections may be an option for people with poor intestinal absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, or those with low nutritional intake of vitamin D and who have low laboratory-tested serum levels of Vitamin D. Injections may be helpful for people with low Vitamin D levels who are finding it difficult to attain normal Vitamin D levels with oral supplementation.

Resources

Absorption and Bioavailability

Le J. "Drug Bioavailability." Merck Manual, Professional Edition.
Padayatty SJ, Sun H, Wang Y, et al. "Vitamin C Pharmacokinetics: Implications for Oral and Intravenous Use." Annals of Internal Medicine. 2004;140(7):533–537.
Lykkesfeldt J, Tveden-Nyborg P. "The Pharmacokinetics of Vitamin C." Nutrients. 2019;11(10):2412.

Before you book

Common questions

How do I book an appointment?

Choose the service on our appointments page.
Click the picture or name to book your appointment.

We offer both Naturopathic and Nurse Practitioner services. Please be sure to select the correct practitioner when booking. If you have any questions, please call our office at 705.586.7873.

Which practitioners can I book with?

Dr. Allan Price, B.Sc., ND
Naturopathic Doctor, Medical Director
Dr. Tara O’Brien, H.B.Sc., ND
Naturopathic Doctor
Phil Beauchamp, NP
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Megan Brousseau, HBSc, ND
Naturopathic Doctor

Each takes bookings through their own online schedule. You can read about them on our about page, or go straight to appointments.

What happens at a first appointment?

When you visit Pure Wellness, your health care provider will complete a full assessment of your health and medical history so that any condition you are suffering from can be addressed in an appropriate manner.

When is the clinic open?

Monday – Thursday: 9am – 5pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday: Closed

Our other practitioners have availabilities outside of these listed hours. Please visit their websites or contact them directly for more information.

Where is the clinic?

1933 Regent Street, Unit #10, Sudbury, ON P3E 5R2. We are located on the OUTSIDE of SouthRidge Mall.