New Wellness Clinic in Los Gatos Offers IV and Injection Therapies

Hydration Room expands into Northern California with a focus on IV cocktails and injections to boost immunity, energy, and metabolism.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 2:06pm

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A new wellness clinic called Hydration Room has opened in Los Gatos, offering intravenous and injection therapies that claim to support immunity, energy, mood, metabolism, and more. The clinic is part of a Southern California-based chain that has over 57 locations across the state. However, some medical experts argue that these types of clinics do not provide scientifically proven benefits and are essentially "gimmicks" preying on uninformed customers.

Why it matters

The opening of Hydration Room in the affluent town of Los Gatos highlights the growing popularity of IV and injection therapy clinics that promise to improve various aspects of health and wellness. While proponents argue these treatments can provide tangible benefits, critics contend there is little scientific evidence to support the claims made by these clinics.

The details

Hydration Room was founded by Dr. Brett Florie, who has both a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine degree, as well as a master's in biomedical sciences. Florie came up with the concept for the clinic after successfully using an intravenous cocktail to treat his wife's debilitating headaches as a college athlete. The clinics offer a range of IV drips and injections, including treatments to protect against colds and flu, recover from jet lag or hangovers, manage chronic pain, aid in weight loss, and help with athletic recovery. However, Dr. Eric Verdin, president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, argues there is no scientific evidence that administering vitamins intravenously is more effective than taking them orally, and that clinics like Hydration Room are essentially "gimmicks" preying on uninformed customers.

  • Hydration Room opened its new location in Los Gatos in late 2025 as part of the company's expansion into Northern California.
  • The clinic celebrated its one-month anniversary in Los Gatos in April 2026.

The players

Hydration Room

A Southern California-based chain of IV and injection therapy clinics that has expanded into Northern California, including a new location in Los Gatos.

Dr. Brett Florie

The founder and chief medical officer of Hydration Room, who has both a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine and a Doctor of Medicine degree, as well as a master's in biomedical sciences.

Michelle Mendoza

The CEO of Hydration Room.

Dr. Eric Verdin

The president and CEO of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, who has challenged the efficacy of treatments offered by Hydration Room and similar clinics.

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What they’re saying

“It changed her quality of life.”

— Dr. Brett Florie, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Hydration Room

“As far as I'm concerned, all of these clinics are gimmicks. They're ways to prey on gullible, uneducated customers who think they're getting something special whereas they're not.”

— Dr. Eric Verdin, President and CEO, Buck Institute for Research on Aging

What’s next

Hydration Room plans to continue expanding its network of IV and injection therapy clinics throughout Northern California, targeting affluent communities like Los Gatos that align with the company's target demographic.

The takeaway

The opening of Hydration Room in Los Gatos highlights the growing popularity of IV and injection therapy clinics that promise to improve various aspects of health and wellness. However, some medical experts argue these clinics lack scientific evidence to support their claims and are essentially "gimmicks" exploiting uninformed customers.