The IV Lounge
  • About The IV Lounge
    • Meet Our Team
    • FAQ's
  • Vitamin Therapy
    • IV Drip Therapy
    • Iron Infusions
    • Vitamin Injections and Pushes
    • Revival Range
  • Cosmetic Services
    • Injectables & Fillers
    • PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
    • AquaGold® Fine Touch
    • Dermaplaning
    • Facial Peels & Environ™
    • Lash and Brow Serum
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Get to Know The IV Lounge

2/5/2020

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Each month we plan to take you behind the scenes of our business by introducing you to our staff and owners. Get to know the driving force behind our business: who we are, what we do, and why we LOVE all things wellness and IV! 

First up is our owner Simone Le Mesurier, who gives us a glimpse into her glamorous life which she shares with her husband Peter and spoiled puppies Buzz and Midori. 
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How would you describe yourself in just three words:
 
Gets. Things. Done.
  
What made you want to start a business in Newcastle?
 
I have lived in the Newcastle/Lake Macquarie region for around 25 years now and I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Peter and I are both from Sydney originally, so when we say that the lifestyle here in Newcastle is second to none….we mean it. To me, it’s the perfect place to live and work.

​When we opened IVL we talked about Sydney as a location, but it just doesn’t offer the same balance of small-town charm and big city resources that Newcastle does. That’s not to say we will never expand to Sydney and beyond…I’ll just have to convince my business partner Grace to take on big city life! 
What is the thing you love the most about living in Newcastle?
 
Coming home and finding peace. We live right on Merewether beach so we get to experience the fantastic beach lifestyle that is quintessentially Novocastrian. I love sitting at my kitchen bench watching the passing parade of people walking their dogs, or the kite surfers and paragliders so close I can reach out and touch them!

Everything in our home screams simplicity and style.  It really is breathtaking from the moment you walk in and take in the helical staircase up to the second level where the blue hue of the ocean hits you right in the face, making the senses soar.  We never tire of it. 
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What can we find you doing when you’re not at work?
 
Renovating! Peter and I just bought a classic home built in the 1960’s, so we spend all our downtime with a tool in hand or scouring Gumtree for the perfect vintage pieces to deck out the space with. We both tend to be slightly obsessive when we take on a passion project, and this time is no different.
 
If we are working on a project, we will be day tripping to the Hunter Valley, sitting on our balcony and breathing in the salty air, travelling, or (most likely) at The IV Lounge having a treatment. 

What’s your favourite treatment at The IV Lounge?
This is a hard one – I am a vitamin junkie!  I’ve had every treatment we offer!  For drips, I love a glutathione, vitamin C and follow up with an ALA push.  It’s great for my skin.  The Ultimate Replenish Push gives me a massive quick hit of everything I need.

I’m addicted to Dermablading right now, that smooth feeling and the way my product glides over my skin afterwards is just amazing.  Though, I have started a PRP (platelet rich plasma) journey!  I have no idea why it has taken me so long to try it, but I’m hooked!  I really love the fact that the product used is my own plasma.  It’s quick and easy.  So far, I have had my marionette lines treated and next week I am starting on my neck.  I can’t wait to see the results!

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Profile on Simone Le Mesurier

Simone le Mesurier
Owner The IV Lounge
Owner Hunter Allied Care
Wife & Mother
Lover of Dogs, Sunglasses, Handbags &
Holidays!

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Monique Aganovic

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Taking it To the Next Level in Business

8/8/2019

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Anyone who runs a small business will understand how you really do become a jack of all trades.  You are constantly on the look for how you can take it to the next level!  By ‘it’ I mean your business.   We have been open for 12 months now and we have been on a massive learning journey.  We are a start-up business, and we have a unique business and a new concept for the Australian market with IV Vitamins and Shots.

Grace, (my business partner) and I, love the challenges that this business has thrown us.  What we have found to be one of the biggest issues has been educating the market. Education is important for our business as not many people know what we do.  It’s one of our greatest challenges, and we were struggling to know where to go next.  After bouncing ideas off each other, about 2 months ago came to the conclusion that we needed some professional help.  That help came in the form of a business coach.​

A good Business Coach has been our way to get to the next level

I’ve been in various business ventures since I was 16 years old and I have operated some really successful (and not so successful ) businesses over the last ‘unmentionable number’ of years.  I didn’t think that at this stage of my business career I would need someone to steer us in the right direction.  Boy, was I wrong! Over the last 2 months both Grace and I have been stretched and made to think about our business, especially about our future, where we want to be and what our success looks like.  We’ve had to answer questions, make decisions, write manuals, make tough decisions and become accountable. ​

Our business coach is Joanne Jarvie from Business Success Partners.  The process she has taken us through has been amazing, we now have a vision, can focus on our core business and a 5-year plan to take us into the future.  Everything seems like we are ready to take it to the next level.  Jo made it fun and the 2 hours a week time investment just flew by.  ​I have loved every minute of it and don’t want it to end. ​

Where to Now?


It’s true that sometimes you do get ‘store blind’ having a business coach is like having another team member who is definitely on your side but also makes you really look at what you are doing.  This is one of the best investments we have made!  Because we now have a vision and a plan, we are hiring the best people, moving to the right location for us, expanding into new markets on the Central coast and Sydney and diving right into the next phase of our business growth.  That includes opening in The Junction, we are moving The IV Lounge from Wickham to exciting new premises in The Junction Village.  We are excited about being part of The Junction Newcastle community.  Come and visit us from Monday 2 September. 

We will be open Monday to Saturday and Sunday by appointment only. 
Call 1300 10 77 65 to book or jump online Here
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Simone with Jo Jarvie

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Simone le Mesurier
Owner The IV Lounge
Owner Hunter Allied Care
Wife & Mother
Lover of Dogs, Sunglasses, Handbags &
Holidays!

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The rise of 'baby botox' and dispelling botox myths.

2/22/2019

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Once upon a time it was ‘en vogue’ to have enough Botox that you never move your forehead again. Today, clients are opting for a more soft, relaxed look. If this sounds more your style, have you thought about the ‘baby botox’?

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Get to know Simone Le Mesurier The IV Lounge Co-Founder

12/12/2018

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Simone has been a Newcastle local for over 25 years. Hailing from Sydney originally, Simone has led a rich life filled with excitement, twists, and turns. 

With over 35 years experience in small business, living in Fiji and Sweden, Simone brings a wealth of knowledge and the buzz to The IV Lounge. Throughout her life Simone has worked in a variety of fields, including; retail, business brokerage, finance, tourism and hospitality. Her experience in these fields led her into health care, and after opening an allied health business, Hunter Allied Care in October of 2017, Simone felt confident that she could fulfil her and Grace's vision for The IV Lounge. 

Simone is an avid believer in practicing what you preach, which is why she loves her weekly drips. After a serious motorcycle accident this year, Simone credits a large part of her recovery to IV Therapy. 

In between running four businesses Simone loves to escape for weekends away, plan the next holiday with her partner Dr Peter Spittaler, and their two pampered pooches, Buzz & Midori.  To know more about Simone follow her on Pinterest or Instagram
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Get to know Grace Page - The IV Lounge Co-Founder

12/12/2018

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Grace may not be a born Novocastrian, but after moving here from Dubbo at age 10, she has certainly adopted the Newy lifestyle. Between grabbing a coffee on Sunday morning with some girlfriends, pilates, or her weekly tradition of a Friday night drink with her partner, Grace is a damn hard worker. 

After living abroad for two years in Scotland and Bristol, Grace developed a natural style and taste that she then forged into a career. With a passion for design, Grace returned home and graduated from ISCD (International School of Colour and Design) with a Diploma of Design and a Diploma in Colour Consulting and Planning. The IV Lounge's sleek design and gorgeous interior is a reflection of Grace's vision and style. 

After working her butt off in hospitality for 7 years, Grace began colour consulting before working for Dr Peter Spittaler as his personal assistant. It was there that Simone and Grace met, and the IV Lounge dream was born. 

Between running The IV Lounge, being an awesome PA, and studying a Diploma of Interior Design, Grace loves snuggling up on the lounge with her fat cat Wilma in her cosy Carrington home. 
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  • About The IV Lounge
    • Meet Our Team
    • FAQ's
  • Vitamin Therapy
    • IV Drip Therapy
    • Iron Infusions
    • Vitamin Injections and Pushes
    • Revival Range
  • Cosmetic Services
    • Injectables & Fillers
    • PRP - Platelet Rich Plasma
    • AquaGold® Fine Touch
    • Dermaplaning
    • Facial Peels & Environ™
    • Lash and Brow Serum
  • Book Online
  • Blog & News
  • Gift Vouchers