Nurse opens mobile

By Elisa Claassen For the Tribune

Abreast cancer survivor, Amber Erdmann now has a new health-related business.

Erdmann, a Class of 1997 graduate of Meridian High School, works weekdays as a nurse for the Meridian School District. She now also operates Oasis IV Hydration & Wellness Therapy and sees her clients by appointment at their homes or at Sparrows Salon and Spa, 13 Front St., Lynden.

A resident of Lynden, Erdmann saw a nursing friend was offering this service in Oregon. She called the friend to ask questions, did some research, and then asked local friends in a Lynden moms group if they would be interested.

“Within an hour, 200 said they were interested,” Erdmann said. Some at the time told her they were recovering from the flu and were tired of sitting in emergency rooms to get hydrated. Erdmann said the benefits of hydration and wellness therapy extend to other health issues, like recovering from a hangover, and specifically breastfeeding mothers producing breast milk.

By using the same umbrella company from Peoria, Arizona, iDrip, Erdmann has the assistance of a medical director, pharmacy, insurance and licensing needed.

According to her website, oasis-