The Recharge Infusion
Recharge
Hydration · Energy · Recovery
Recharge is our active-lifestyle blend: a litre of IV fluids carrying a supporting wellness blend, delivered at your home, workplace or hotel anywhere in the Waikato. It's the infusion clients book around hard training weeks, long rides, race days and big weekends outdoors - a straightforward top-up of fluid and electrolytes for people who push themselves and want to feel more like themselves the next day.
Like everything we do, Recharge is paramedic-led from start to finish. A registered paramedic brings everything to you, places a small IV line, and stays with you for the whole appointment - you simply settle in while the infusion runs.
Per session
$320
What's in the bag
What's in Recharge
We don't publish the full ingredient list for each blend online - but we're an open book in person. Here's how Recharge comes together, and your clinician will walk you through exactly what's in it at your consultation.
IV Fluids
Sterile IV fluids - the same fluids used in New Zealand hospitals and ambulances every day. Given through a small line in a vein in your arm, they deliver fluid and electrolytes directly into your bloodstream rather than through the gut.
The supporting blend
Recharge carries a supporting mix of the everyday essentials active bodies draw on. Ask us what's in it when you enquire - we'll happily talk you through the full blend, and your clinician covers it again, component by component, at your consultation.
Prepared on site, for you
Nothing is pre-mixed in a warehouse. Your paramedic prepares the infusion in front of you on the day - and nothing is given without screening, consultation and your consent.
Who books it
When clients book Recharge
There's no single 'right' reason to book - but these are the situations Recharge clients tend to describe.
Training blocks & race days
Endurance riders, runners and gym regulars often book Recharge during a heavy training week, or in the days after an event, as part of how they look after themselves through hard efforts.
Long weeks and long shifts
Shift workers, farmers and busy professionals use Recharge as a deliberate pause - an hour at home to stop, rehydrate and reset partway through a demanding stretch.
Big weekends outdoors
Tramping, boating, festivals, a weekend on the tools - days in the sun are days of fluid loss. Recharge is a simple way to top the tank back up afterwards.
Everyday wellbeing
Plenty of clients simply like the ritual: an unhurried appointment, a chat with an experienced clinician, and an hour to themselves. That counts too.
What to expect
How your appointment works
From booking to the final set of observations, here's the shape of a Recharge appointment - simple, unhurried and entirely at home.
Step 1
Book online & complete screening
Pick a time that suits you and complete a short health questionnaire. Every booking is individually reviewed by a clinician before it's confirmed - and may be declined on clinical grounds. That's a feature, not a hurdle.
Step 2
Your consultation
Every visit starts with a conversation. Your paramedic talks through how you're feeling and what you'd like from the appointment, checks your baseline observations, walks you through exactly what's in the blend, and confirms Recharge is right for you on the day.
Step 3
The infusion, at home
Your paramedic places a small IV line in a vein in your arm and the infusion runs over roughly 45–60 minutes. There's nothing to prepare - no fasting, no downtime. Read, work, or just put your feet up.
Step 4
Monitored throughout
You're monitored before, during and after the infusion, with a short observation period at the end - the same clinical habits your paramedic brings from ambulance practice.
Good to know
The practical details
Allow about 90 minutes
The infusion itself typically runs 45–60 minutes; with consultation, set-up and observation, plan for an appointment of around 90 minutes.
We come to you
Home, office or hotel across Cambridge, Hamilton, Te Awamutu, Morrinsville, Raglan and the wider Waikato - tell us your location when you book and we'll confirm.
Payment
Recharge is $320, paid securely online once a clinician approves your booking. Eftpos and credit card, bank transfer, or Afterpay on enquiry.
Screening comes first
Services subject to clinical suitability and screening. Recharge is a wellness service, not a medical treatment, and isn't a substitute for seeing your GP - or calling 111 in an emergency.
Questions
Recharge FAQs
What exactly is in Recharge?
We don't publish our full ingredient lists online - but we're an open book in person. Ask us when you enquire and we'll talk you through exactly what's in the blend, and your clinician covers it again at your consultation, including why each component is there, before anything is given.
How long does a Recharge appointment take?
Plan for around 90 minutes all up. The infusion itself usually runs 45–60 minutes, with the rest spent on your consultation, set-up and a short observation period afterwards.
Do I need a blood test before Recharge?
No blood tests are required for Recharge. (Our Recovery and Defender infusions do require a one-off G6PD blood test and a recent kidney function result because of how those blends are put together - your clinician will explain exactly why at your consultation.)
Does it hurt?
You'll feel a brief sting as the small IV line is placed - most people describe it as similar to a blood test. Once the line is in, the infusion itself is comfortable and most clients simply relax.
How do I book Recharge specifically?
Book online and choose 'Hydration & wellness support' as your consultation topic - or just mention Recharge to your paramedic. Every visit starts with a consultation so your clinician can confirm the right option for you on the day.
Can I eat and drink beforehand?
Yes - there's no fasting required. Have a normal meal and carry on with your day before and after your appointment.
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Every visit starts with a consultation, and a clinician reviews every booking to confirm it's right for you. Pick a time that suits, and a registered paramedic comes to you - anywhere in the Waikato.