About US
I’m Aimee Dickenson, the owner of RevIVe Hydration. If you’re like me, you go at 100 mph 7 days a week and rarely take a day to just sit down and truly relax. And if you’re being honest—you’re tired of being tired.
The idea of opening an IV Hydration business came to me during the summer of 2022. I was finishing up my first year of nursing school and I was beyond tapped out. Physically, mentally, and emotionally. I am a single mom to 3 young kids, I was working part-time, and was the President of the Nursing Club to boot. I wasn’t getting enough sleep, I was doing my best to eat a balanced diet, and my schedule was packed from sunrise to long after sunset. All I did was study, go to class/clinicals, work & sleep. I needed a boost of energy. I was at a loss—there weren’t enough hours in the day. Too much caffeine makes me jittery, and cocaine is illegal.
I was going to nursing school during Covid, and the idea of getting sick, missing class, and God forbid—clinicals! Terrified me. I couldn’t afford to fall behind.
I did some research and found vitamins that not only would boost my immune system but would specifically target my respiratory tract. I discovered that most people with Covid had a Vitamin D deficiency. The wheels started turning. I was taking oral supplements but knew that I was only absorbing about 20% of those. I was literally flushing money down the toilet. I knew that with IV hydration, my body would absorb almost 100% of the vitamins & nutrients IMMEDIATELY. So, I started exploring IV Hydration. Except, Roanoke didn’t really have anything that tailored to my busy lifestyle.
I wanted someone who could come to my house, and within an hour, the infusion would be finished. I would feel energized, hydrated, and protected. So, the dream of RevIVe Hydration was born.
I have my undergraduate degree in Health Science, my Master’s in Public Health (MPH), and graduated nursing school in May 2023. I believe in lifelong learning, and I have extensively researched and planned the most convenient and safe IV Hydration experience for you. I worked for 8.5 years for the Virginia Dept of Health as an Epidemiologist and even taught Public Health at Roanoke College for a couple of semesters.
I have brought on board two local Nurse Practitioners and a Medical Director. We not only work well together, but we trust each other implicitly. I would trust any member of my family in their care, because at RevIVe, we ARE family.
I have also hired highly skilled registered nurses that can put IVs in upside down in a ditch and are ready to be dispatched at a moments notice.
I’m excited to serve Roanoke and surrounding areas & bring convenient health to you… one drip at a time.
Let’s Meet The Team…
Meet Whitney Bowles, a Nurse Practitioner that has a passion for health promotion, wellness and an experienced educator.
Whitney began her health care career in 1999 as a Paramedic and continued in the field of Nursing where her focus was on providing care in the Emergency Department. After earning her Master of Science in Nursing Education, Whitney taught in a local nursing program before deciding to return to the patient care side.
As a Nurse Practitioner, Whitney possesses an unrivaled expertise in the delicate balance between medicine and hydration. She will provide her patients a telehealth visit where she will assure they are not only safe but well educated on the best hydration therapy that will best suit their needs.
Whitney is known for her warm and approachable nature. She has lived in Roanoke for over 30 years and is married to a local physician assistant. They have 2 beautiful teen children who keep them on their toes! She enjoys outdoor activities at the lake, spending time with her favorite child Gilburt (a 4-legged friend) and any activity that is adventurous.
Whitney looks forward to meeting you and providing exceptional care that is individually focused on your health and wellness needs.
Allow me to introduce Sierra Sanford, a Doctorally prepared Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and functional medicine.
Sierra has a wealth of experience in diverse healthcare settings, including cardiac surgery ICU, hospice, and nursing education. Sierra brings a unique blend of expertise to her practice.
Sierra's passion lies in combining her knowledge and skills to ensure a safe, effective, and personalized IV experience tailored to your individual goals of care. As a local to Roanoke, she cherishes her roots, having attended William Byrd before pursuing her education in biology at Roanoke College, and then nursing at Jefferson College of Health Sciences.
Beyond her professional pursuits, Sierra finds joy in her loving marriage of five years and her lively household, which includes a rambunctious two-year-old and a sweet rescue pup. In their free time, Sierra and her husband enjoy renovating their home while exploring the vast culinary scene and local breweries that Roanoke has to offer.
With Sierra, you can trust in her expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach to providing the highest quality care for your unique healthcare needs.
Last, but certainly not least, please meet Dr. Prospero Cortorreal. He has an impressive background with over 30 years of healthcare experience in both leadership roles and as a practicing Hospitalist Physician.
Dr. Cortorreal is Board Certified in Internal Medicine with additional training in Infectious Diseases. He is well regarded in the Roanoke Valley where he has practiced since 2016.
Dr. Cortorreal earned his medical degree from the National University Pedro Henriquez Arena School in the Dominican Republic, completed his Internal Medicine Residency Program at Deaconess Hospital in Missouri, and did his fellowship training in Infectious Diseases at St. Louis University.
Dr. Cortorreal enjoys travel, reading, enjoying the outdoors and spending time with his family. He loves the Roanoke Valley and is proud to call it his home.