EXTEN (formerly known as Elevated Hydration) was founded by a physician and nurse from the local Emergency Department based on the belief that you don’t have to be sick to get better. We are an Idaho-based business dedicated to helping individuals achieve optimal health and well-being using IV hydration and vitamin therapy. EXTEN offers a comprehensive menu of vitamin drips, like the original Myers Cocktail, our Super Immunity and the unbelievable energy boosting NAD+ infusions.
EXTEN serves the Ketchum and Boise areas. We’re dedicated to helping Idahoans live their best lives.
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Raised in Cabot, Vermont, a small town known for its cheese, Ryland was home schooled by free-thinking parents who saw no need for running water. He became an entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 13, launching a statewide skiing publication. Ryland attended Idaho State University, graduating as a member of the nursing honor society Sigma T
Raised in Cabot, Vermont, a small town known for its cheese, Ryland was home schooled by free-thinking parents who saw no need for running water. He became an entrepreneur at the ripe old age of 13, launching a statewide skiing publication. Ryland attended Idaho State University, graduating as a member of the nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau. After working as an emergency nurse at St Luke’s Wood River Medical Center, Ryland returned to his entrepreneurial roots, founding Elevated Hydration with Dr. Brent Russell. They built a niche medical business in Ketchum, Idaho, providing IV hydration and vitamin therapy. As the business grew they looked to expand to other regions of Idaho and rebranded as Exten IV. As CEO Exten, Ryland is excited to bring the benefits of IV therapy to communities throughout Idaho.
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brent first went skiing in the Rocky Mountains at age 14 and became a hopeless addict. In 1997 he graduated from med school and moved to Portland, Oregon for his Emergency Medicine residency. He then worked for over a decade at Providence St Vincent Hospital, the busiest emergency department in Oregon. But
Born in Chattanooga, Tennessee, Brent first went skiing in the Rocky Mountains at age 14 and became a hopeless addict. In 1997 he graduated from med school and moved to Portland, Oregon for his Emergency Medicine residency. He then worked for over a decade at Providence St Vincent Hospital, the busiest emergency department in Oregon. But the Rocky Mountains continued to call him and he moved to the Sun Valley area in 2011. He is a dad, skier, kiteboarder, mountain biker, Dj and author, publishing two books since moving to Idaho and occasionally writing a guest column in the Idaho Mountain Express. He is passionate about helping people become the healthiest, happiest human beings they can be.
Susan has been a nurse for 29 years, working in critical care for most of her career. She began her training at 16 as a nursing aide in Manitoba, Canada. Susan and her husband have two teenage children and a dog, keeping her busy outside of work.
Holly was born and raised in Massachusetts where she graduated from nursing school in 1999. Holly worked as a cardiac nurse for a few years until she was bitten by the emergency medicine bug and has worked as an ER nurse ever since. She has exceptional IV skills. Holly moved to Idaho 5 years ago along with her husband and enjoys Idaho's
Holly was born and raised in Massachusetts where she graduated from nursing school in 1999. Holly worked as a cardiac nurse for a few years until she was bitten by the emergency medicine bug and has worked as an ER nurse ever since. She has exceptional IV skills. Holly moved to Idaho 5 years ago along with her husband and enjoys Idaho's endless outdoor activities, such as hiking, camping, golfing and skiing. Holly is also passionate about travel, healthy eating and protecting Idaho's beautiful environment. She is excited to share the health benefits of vitamin IV therapy with you!
Born in the Fiji Islands, Shaheen moved to the US with her mother and older sister to pursue the American dream. She attended Boise State University and College of Western Idaho for her nursing degree, graduating with honors. Shaheen has worked in emergency nursing for 7 years. She loves traveling and trying new things that life has to of
Born in the Fiji Islands, Shaheen moved to the US with her mother and older sister to pursue the American dream. She attended Boise State University and College of Western Idaho for her nursing degree, graduating with honors. Shaheen has worked in emergency nursing for 7 years. She loves traveling and trying new things that life has to offer. Family is an essential part of everything she does, taking care of her mother and helping out with her sister’s three beautiful kids.
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