Housecall Hydration’s In-Home IVs

Visitors wanting to take their wellness practice to the next level can enlist the help of the nurses at Housecall Hydration. Maybe you’re suffering from jet lag, or you want to up your immune response after a long day of travel. Maybe you completed a bucket-list summit of The Grand, or you’re suffering from altitude sickness and just feel a little off at Jackson’s 6,200 feet. This professional group of registered nurses can come to your rental home and administer an IV cocktail that gets you back in the game.

“We cater to those with altitude sickness and hangovers, and people hosting corporate events or conferences,” says nurse manager Liz Hunt, ​“Maybe it’s their daughter’s wedding and they want to make sure that everyone is feeling good for the big day.”

Hunt says, once booked (via the website or by phone), a nurse will come to your residence, have you complete an intake form, take your vitals, and conduct a mini consultation. If you’re sick, the nurse will then consult with a doctor about the best IV solution for your ailment. If you just need a wellness boost, the nurse will then administer one of Housecall’s signature cocktails, like the Meyer’s Cocktail, a special blend of B and C vitamins.

“You’ll feel more energetic with all the B vitamins in the Meyers Cocktail, which enhance energy and improve immunity,” says Hunt. ​“The base of immune-boosting vitamins also affects mood and energy, plus there’s a detoxing additive to help aid the liver’s natural detoxification process.”

Hunt explains that the vitamins are added to 1 liter of fluid, which also contains vital electrolytes, making it much more hydrating than simply drinking water. And if the thought of an IV gives you the heebie-jeebies, Hunt assures that all Housecall’s nurses are proficient with IVs and also work in the ER, surgery, or labor and delivery.

“Most people are surprised by the quick, easy, and painless process,” says Hunt, ​“IV timing is usually about 45 minutes, and everything is customized to the client. It’s a real personal service.”

“A large majority of our clients are familiar with our service, and IVs are already part of their lifestyle,” she adds, ​“We just plug into their regular schedule [while they’re on vacation].”

Hunt also notes that the team treats sick patients who don’t want to visit urgent care but would rather be treated in the convenience of their rental home. ​“And it’s more economical than an ER visit,” she says.

Inversion Yoga & Pilates Studio, Jackson

Speaking of keeping up healthy lifestyle habits while on vacation …

Inversion Yoga and Pilates Studio offers up to 12 classes a day, making it easy to sneak a yoga or Pilates class into your itinerary. The studio provides hot, warm, and regular yoga options, as well as Reformer Pilates classes, Barre classes, and breathwork sessions. They even have a Spanish-speaking class for those who prefer to practice in their native language.

The studio also offers monthly events, like teacher trainings, Pilates for injuries, and meditation circles, which provide a deep dive into wellness practices that further connect you to Jackson’s local community.

When you’re done, hit up the café for one of Inversion’s specialty espresso drinks or signature coffee alternatives, like an anti-inflammatory golden milk with turmeric and ginger, or an adaptogenic mushroom coffee containing ashwagandha, lion’s mane, and maca. You can also choose from the café’s extensive smoothie menu, or order a nourishing toast with gourmet toppers, a superfoods bowl, or a cup of bone broth.

Astoria Hot Springs Park

Those looking for a low-key wellness excursion that requires little planning — and one you can share with the whole family — should visit Astoria Hot Springs Park. This picture-perfect excursion is perched above the Snake River on aboriginal land once occupied by indigenous people. It consists of six soaking pools of various temperatures filled with healing geothermal mineral waters that contain magnesium, sulfur, calcium, potassium, sodium, and chloride to ease sore muscles and promote relaxation.

After exiting the changing rooms, you are greeted by a large warm pool (great for families with kids) and a path that brings you to a series of soaking pools that get hotter as you descend towards the river. The park also offers a cold plunge pool for those who wish to partake in contrast baths (alternating hot and cold water) to relieve pain, relax muscles, and improve circulation. Buy tickets online before you head there; pool sessions are restricted to very mellow max occupancy.

When you’re simply maxed out by overextending yourself in our active mountain community, it’s nice to know reprieve is just a booking or a house call away. Jackson’s wellness offerings should be an essential inclusion to any outdoor-centric vacation. Because, after all, it’s about going home relaxed and rejuvenated, right?