Kara Wilfong
Doctorate Prepared Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner
Fleming IslandA doctorally-prepared nurse practitioner who spent a decade as an emergency room nurse before moving into aesthetics and wellness.
IV Therapy & Wellness Drips · Fleming Island, FL
Hydration and nutrient wellness, delivered clinically
Provider-administered IV infusions for hydration, recovery, and general wellness: the Myers' Cocktail, Fountain of Youth, Natural Defense, and more. Screened and delivered in a real clinical setting at our Medical Spa, not a pre-set drip from a parking-lot van.
Written by the Well Labs+ editorial team · Last updated July 2026
Category Overview
Wellness, not a diagnosis
IV therapy delivers fluids and micronutrients directly into the bloodstream, which can support hydration and recovery faster than drinking water or taking a supplement alone. It is a wellness tool, not a treatment for any illness. We will always tell you when your symptoms call for a physician visit instead.
What sets Pura Vida apart from a mobile IV van is simple: every session happens in a real clinical setting, with a provider who reviews your health history first, part of our complete wellness & body program.
Your IV Options
Two ways to start
Whether you want the full picture of our infusion program or the specifics on the classic formulation, start here.
The core program
IV Infusion Therapy
Our provider-administered IV infusion program: how a session works, who it is for, and the candidacy and safety screening every patient gets first.
Learn about IV Infusion TherapyThe classic formulation
Myers' Cocktail
The best-known IV formulation: a blend of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium. It has its own standalone page for ingredients and candidacy.
Learn about Myers' CocktailThe Drip Menu
Our signature formulations
Each formulation is built around a different combination of fluids, vitamins, and minerals. Your provider can walk through exactly what is in any of them before you choose.
Fountain of Youth
A recovery-and-replenishment formulation many patients reach for after a demanding week or an athletic weekend, built around hydration and nutrient support rather than any anti-aging claim.
Natural Defense
An immune-support formulation patients often book ahead of travel or during a busy season, delivering nutrients directly rather than waiting on oral absorption.
Performance Hydration
A hydration-forward formulation for patients coming from heat, exercise, or travel. It's the drip we reach for most often given how Fleming Island trains and plays outdoors.
Alleviate
A formulation aimed at general discomfort and fatigue support, discussed in full at your consultation so you understand exactly what it contains and why it might fit your visit.
LiquiLift
Our beauty-and-wellness-forward formulation, built around nutrients associated with skin and vitality support alongside standard hydration.
Looking for the classic formulation by name? See Myers' Cocktail.
In Expert Hands
Screened first, every single visit
A drip is only as safe as the screening behind it. Every IV session at Pura Vida begins with a provider reviewing your health history and current medications in a real clinical setting at our Medical Spa, which is the step a mobile IV van does not take.
When IV therapy is not the right fit for what you are describing, we say so and point you toward the care that is, part of the full wellness & body program.
Fleming Island · Northeast Florida
Recovery and hydration, built for Florida heat
Between the Florida heat, an active outdoor lifestyle on the river and the golf course, and a steady stream of travel in and out of Jacksonville, our Fleming Island patients ask about hydration and recovery support more than almost any other wellness question. IV therapy is one tool for that, delivered in a clinical setting rather than a parking lot.
Northeast Florida’s UV index climbs to extreme from spring through late summer, and sun exposure drives much of the collagen loss and visible aging we treat, so care here is as much about prevention as it is about correction.
The practice Fleming Island trusts for medical wellness. We’ve been voted the area’s best medspa six years running, cared for from our Medical Spa on Island Lane.
Serving
- Fleming Island
- Orange Park
- Middleburg
- Green Cove Springs
- Jacksonville
- Clay County
Is This For You?
Am I a Candidate?
A Good Fit If…
- you want extra hydration or nutrient support after heat, travel, or physical activity
- you are looking for a wellness routine that fits alongside your other Pura Vida care
- you are comfortable with a screening conversation before every session, not just a walk-in drip
- you understand IV therapy supports wellness and is not a treatment for illness
Let’s Talk First If…
- you have symptoms that sound like they need a physician visit. We will tell you plainly and point you there first
- you have certain heart, kidney, or fluid-balance conditions, so we review your history carefully first
- you are pregnant, so let’s talk with your OB before scheduling
- you are hoping IV therapy will replace medical care for an ongoing condition, which it is not designed to do
If IV therapy is not the right fit for what brings you in, we will tell you honestly and point you toward the right kind of care. Declining a session that would not serve you is part of how we work.
Ready to Start?
Sounds like your kind of reset? Let’s book your infusion.
Request an appointment and our clinical team will screen your history and match you to the right formulation, right here in Fleming Island.
Our Process
How a session comes together
A short screening, every visit
Before any infusion, a provider reviews your health history and current medications, not just your drip preference. This is the step a mobile IV van skips.
Choose the formulation that fits
Your provider helps you choose between our signature drips and the classic Myers' Cocktail based on what you actually need that day, not the most expensive option on the menu.
A comfortable, clinical infusion
Sessions run roughly 30 to 45 minutes in a calm, private treatment room at our Medical Spa, monitored throughout by our clinical team.
Aftercare and a sensible cadence
We talk through how often makes sense for your goal. IV therapy is a wellness tool used deliberately, not a routine to maximize.
What Our Patients Are Saying
What Fleming Island patients say
4.9★ From 1,400+ verified Google reviews across both Fleming Island locations.
"Kara is incredibly patient, understanding, and knowledgeable. I never felt pressured or rushed to do or buy anything extra. Super professional and clean atmosphere. Will be back again and again."
"Can’t say enough great things about this place! Everyone is so nice!… All are so knowledgeable and really tailor treatments to the person. I’ve been seeing them for 2 years and I’ve been happy with every visit."
"The Pura Vida facility is always very pleasant and professional… She always explains every procedure in detail and gives great recommendations. Always very satisfied with all the services I receive there!"
Prefer to Talk First?
Questions about IV therapy? Call us.
Talk through which formulation fits your goals with our Fleming Island team before you schedule.
Proven Excellence
Trusted across Clay County
IV therapy is available at our Island Lane Medical Spa, serving Orange Park, Middleburg, and greater Jacksonville.
1,400+
Five-Star Reviews
More Google reviews than any other medspa in the region.
4.9★
Average Rating
Verified on Google across both Fleming Island locations.
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Fleming Island Locations
Serving Clay County, Orange Park & greater Jacksonville.
Meet Your Care Team
Clinician-led, from screening to session
Kara Wilfong leads our wellness team, backed by our nurse practitioner and physician assistant, with our patient care team supporting every infusion visit.
Brittany Smith
MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Fleming IslandA certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in advanced aesthetic medicine, with six years in trauma and progressive care before aesthetics.
Emily Arnold
Physician Assistant-Certified
Fleming IslandA board-certified physician assistant specializing in aesthetic medicine, with a Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Augusta University.
Portrait coming soon
Brooke Taylor
Medical Assistant
Fleming IslandSupports the clinical team through every appointment so your provider can deliver attentive, unhurried care.
Patient Care Team
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Frequently Asked Questions
IV Therapy Questions, Answered
What is IV therapy used for?
IV therapy delivers fluids and key vitamins or minerals directly into your bloodstream to support hydration, energy, immune function, and recovery after activity, travel, or a demanding week. It is a wellness and hydration service, not a treatment or cure for any disease, and we will tell you plainly if your symptoms sound like they need a physician visit instead of an infusion.
What makes IV therapy at Pura Vida different from a mobile IV van?
The biggest difference is the screening: every session at Pura Vida starts with a provider reviewing your health history and current medications in a real clinical setting, something a parking-lot IV van skips entirely. It's one reason we've been voted the area's best medspa six years running, and your provider can talk you through which formulation actually fits your goal that day, not just the one on offer.
What's in the IV drip menu, and is the Myers' Cocktail available?
Yes, the classic Myers' Cocktail, a blend of B vitamins, vitamin C, magnesium, and calcium, is on our menu alongside five signature formulations: Fountain of Youth, Natural Defense, Performance Hydration, Alleviate, and LiquiLift. Each is built around a different combination of fluids, vitamins, and minerals, and your provider will walk through exactly what's in any of them before you choose.
Is IV therapy worth it, and how much does it cost?
Most patients find IV therapy worth it for how quickly it supports hydration and recovery compared to drinking water or a supplement alone, though it isn't a substitute for medical care and results vary by person. Pricing depends on which formulation you choose, from a simple hydration bag to a specialty blend like Fountain of Youth or LiquiLift, and is confirmed at your consultation; the only real downside is what comes with any needle-based service: a brief pinch at the IV site and, occasionally, minor bruising.
Who administers IV therapy at Pura Vida?
Infusions are administered by our clinical care team under the oversight of Kara Wilfong, DNP, APRN, FNP-C. Health content on this site is medically reviewed by our Medical Director.
Where can I get IV therapy near Fleming Island?
IV therapy is available at our Medical Spa on Island Lane in Fleming Island, FL, serving Orange Park, Middleburg, Green Cove Springs, Clay County, and greater Jacksonville. We've been voted the area's best medspa six years running, and IV therapy fits naturally alongside the active, outdoor lifestyle so many patients here already live around the river and golf-cart communities.
Ready When You Are
Let’s find the right drip for your day
Request an appointment and our clinical team will review your history, walk through the menu honestly, and get you into a comfortable, private infusion chair.
Not ready to book? Send us a question instead.