The Face Behind the Drip

Over 25 years of IV experience, a degree in exercise physiology, and a firm belief that feeling good should never be optional.

Tina Yakel, RN — Founder of Salty Fluids IV & Wellness (FPO)

Tina Yakel, RN

RN License #3074042
B.S. Exercise Physiology (FIU '92)
25+ Years IV Experience

Tina didn't stumble into wellness — she's been obsessed with it since before it was trendy. With a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Physiology from Florida International University, she built a foundation in understanding how the body works, moves, and recovers. Then she took it further with a career in nursing that spans more than two and a half decades.

Over 25 years of administering IV infusions in hospital and clinical settings gave Tina a rare combination of skill and intuition. She's started thousands of IVs, managed complex patients, and developed a feel for what each person needs that no textbook can teach.

But Tina wanted more than hospital walls. She wanted to bring that same level of clinical expertise directly to the people who need it most — busy professionals running on empty, athletes pushing their limits, and anyone who's tired of feeling tired. That's how Salty Fluids was born.

Today, Tina leads every treatment with the same precision she brought to the bedside, backed by physician oversight and fueled by a genuine passion for helping people feel like themselves again. She serves clients across St. Petersburg and Gainesville, FL — at the studio, at your home, at your office, or wherever you need her.

Our Approach

Medical Credibility

Every service is nurse-led and physician-guided. We don't cut corners on safety, credentials, or protocols. Your wellness deserves real medical expertise — not guesswork.

Personalized Care

No two bodies are the same, so why would your treatment be? We tailor every drip, every protocol, and every plan to your unique goals and health profile.

Accessible Wellness

Mobile services that come to you, open 7 days a week from 8am to midnight. We removed every barrier between you and feeling incredible.

Where You'll Find Us

We partner with top fitness brands across the Tampa Bay and Gainesville areas to bring IV hydration and wellness services directly to your gym.

Crunch Fitness

Anytime Fitness

Orangetheory

The Studio On Central

Ready to Meet Nurse Tina?

Whether you need a recovery drip, a weight loss consultation, or just want to ask questions — we're here for it.

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