 THE IV VITAMIN LOUNGE was named the winner of a BRONZE Stevie® Award in theMOST INNOVATIVE STARTUP OF THE YEAR - CONSUMER SERVICE INDUSTRIES category in the eighth annual Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards today. The Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards are the only business awards program to recognise innovation in the workplace in all 29 nations of the Asia-Pacific region. The Stevie Awards are widely considered to be the world's premier business awards, conferring recognition for achievement in programs such as The International Business Awards® for 19 years. Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word for “crowned,” the winners will be celebrated during a virtual (online) awards ceremony on Wednesday, 14 July. More than 900 nominations from organisations across the Asia-Pacific region were considered this year in categories such as Award for Excellence in Innovation in Products & Services, Award for Innovative Management, and Award for Innovation in Corporate Websites, among many others. THE IV VITAMIN LOUNGE won in the MOST INNOVATIVE STARTUP OF THE YEAR - CONSUMER SERVICE INDUSTRIES category. “We are beyond delighted to have our work recognised internationally. We have been operating in Newcastle since 2019 and our business has brown and changed over the years to cater for our client’s needs. We are proud to offer an innovate service in the Hunter region,” said Nathalie Le Mesurier Manager of The IV Vitamin Lounge. “Our business is second to none with product, service and training of our dedicated nursing staff, all our services are tailor made to the client.” Gold, Silver and Bronze Stevie Award winners were determined by the average scores of more than 100 executives around the world acting as judges in March and April. “The eighth edition of the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards attracted many remarkable nominations,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Gallagher. “The organisations that won this year have demonstrated that they have continued to innovate and succeed despite the COVID-19 pandemic, and we applaud them for their perseverance and creativity. We look forward to celebrating many of this year’s winners during our virtual awards ceremony on 14 July.” Details about the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards and the 14 July awards ceremony, and the list of Stevie Award winners, are available at http://Asia.Stevieawards.com.
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Why Vitamin B12?Vitamin B12 is Essential to Your Body. The health benefits of B12 are numerous. This vital, naturally occurring vitamin is critical for the body’s production of red blood cells, nerve function, melatonin production, energy levels, metabolism…the list goes on and on! To increase B12 levels by eating foods, you need to consume foods such as red meat, chicken, and salmon. Our bodies need to have the right number of enzymes, proteins and hydrochloric acid in the stomach and intestines in order for your body to absorb B12 from vitamins or foods. Vegans, Vegetarians and Gut IssuesVegans, vegetarians, people following a gluten-free diet or fighting celiac disease, Crohn’s disease or irritable bowel syndrome runs the risk of being B12 deficient. This is because they either don’t consume enough B12 in their diet or they don’t have enough enzymes, proteins or acids to absorb it. It’s a good idea to ask your doctor about having your B12 level checked if you are a strict vegetarian or have had weight-loss surgery or have a condition that interferes with the absorption of food. How much is enough?While the recommended daily amount of Vitamin B-12 for adults is 2.4 micrograms, you can safely take higher doses. Your body absorbs only as much as it needs, and any excess passes through your urine. The difference between taking a vitamin tablet and having an injection is important to know. With a B12 injection, 1,000 micrograms of the vitamin diffuse from your muscle (preferably the deltoid or the glute) directly into your bloodstream. That’s quite a lot of food to eat, around 650 tubs of yoghurt! Other extra special benefits!💧Vitamin B12 has been linked to weight loss and energy enhancing. 💧Vitamin B12 plays a major role in the body’s essential functions, including DNA synthesis. 💧Vitamin B12 may also help the body convert fats and proteins into energy. 💧Scientists are looking into how B12 can improve brain function in Alzheimer’s patients and people with Parkinson’s disease. 💧Maintaining healthy levels of Vitamin B12 can assist in hair, skin, and nail growth. 💧Scientists are looking into the correlation between a Vitamin B12 deficiency and hyperpigmentation, hair growth and vitiligo — a condition in which the skin has discoloured patches What to expect when you visit!The entire process of getting a B12 injection takes about 10 minutes. You come in, we gather background information, you get the injection, a Band-Aid and you’re on your way! You can book HERE
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. |
| 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.  Staircase Love |  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! | |
 | Profile on Simone Le Mesurier Simone le Mesurier Edited byMonique Aganovic |
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.
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.
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
 Simone with Jo Jarvie | AuthorSimone le Mesurier |
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