Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Vivienne Spanopoulos. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Vivienne, appreciate you joining us today. Coming up with the idea is so exciting, but then comes the hard part – executing. Too often the media ignores the execution part and goes from idea to success, skipping over the nitty, gritty details of executing in the early days. We think that’s a disservice both to the entrepreneurs who built something amazing as well as the public who isn’t getting a realistic picture of what it takes to succeed. So, we’d really appreciate if you could open up about your execution story – how did you go from idea to execution?

Going from Idea to Execution
As an Australian living in Singapore, I came across a powerful interview about an advanced light-frequency technology said to support healing across a wide range of conditions. The moment I watched it, I felt that familiar pull in my gut—the one that tells me something significant is about to change.
This time, I almost resisted it. I had been living overseas for 20 years and was deeply settled. I loved my life in Singapore as a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and retreat leader. I had a strong community, close friendships, and a rhythm that felt complete.
But the feeling wouldn’t go away.
Over the following weeks, the idea began to take shape. Within six months, I made a decision that surprised even me: I left Singapore and returned to Australia. Instead of going back to my hometown of Sydney, I chose Brisbane—a city I had never lived in before.
You might think returning to a country I’d spent 40 years in would feel like coming home, but it didn’t. So much had changed—including me.
Starting a new business at 60, in a field I had never formally worked in (although still within the broader health space I’d been part of for over 30 years), was both exciting and confronting. In my naivety, I assumed that once the business was set up, it would largely run itself—that I could guide its growth while a team handled the day-to-day.
The reality was very different.
Once the doors opened, the business demanded more of me, not less. It required constant energy, creativity, and presence. I quickly found myself navigating challenges I had never anticipated—recruiting part-time staff who felt truly invested, and stepping into roles I’d never imagined I’d need to fill.
I became everything at once: marketer, accountant, salesperson, HR manager, health coach, technician, and business leader. Some days that meant building IKEA furniture, troubleshooting computer hardware, or even planting a garden—things I’d never done before after years of apartment living. All of this while still maintaining my business in Singapore, albeit at a reduced capacity.
Thankfully, I’ve always enjoyed a challenge.
Fast forward almost three years, and the business has evolved in ways I couldn’t have predicted. I now have a business partner on board, and together we’ve expanded our offerings to include a hyperbaric oxygen chamber alongside The Light System. I’ve also introduced Scalar Yoga—practicing yoga within the energetic field of the system—which has been a unique and powerful addition.
Alongside this, I’ve curated a range of high-quality supplements and developed integrated wellness packages that combine these modalities. Seeing the results our clients are experiencing has been incredibly rewarding—and a reminder that following that initial instinct, however disruptive it felt at the time, was absolutely the right decision.

Vivienne, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

My background is quite diverse, but it has always been rooted in one central theme: helping people reconnect with their bodies and unlock their own capacity to heal.
I’ve been in the health and wellness space for over 30 years, originally as a yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and retreat leader. I spent two decades living in Singapore, where I built my business through Viv Spanos. There, I worked closely with clients—supporting everything from postural realignment and injury rehabilitation through yoga and fascial work, to deeper energetic healing as a bioenergetics practitioner using scanning technology and personalised protocols.
That work gave me a strong foundation in both the physical body and the energetic systems that underpin it. I’ve always been fascinated by the intersection of science, movement, and subtle energy—and how, when you address all three, the body can do extraordinary things.
That curiosity is what eventually led me to create Scalar Lounge.
Scalar Lounge is an energy wellness centre based in Brisbane, built around the The Light System (TLS), a technology designed to generate bio-active energy fields that support the body’s natural ability to restore and rebalance itself.
What we offer is quite different from traditional wellness models. Clients come into a deeply relaxing, meditative environment where they can sit or lie in this field and allow the body to shift into a state where healing, detoxification, and nervous system regulation can occur more easily.
People come to us with a wide range of concerns—from pain conditions, autoimmune issues, and chronic long-term health challenges, to depression, anxiety, immune dysfunction, and general fatigue or burnout. Others come simply to optimise their energy, support greater longevity, and we’ve even caught the attention of biohackers globally. Our role is to create an environment where the body can begin to recalibrate and do what it’s designed to do.
Beyond the core sessions, we’ve also created a strong community element within the space. At Scalar Lounge, we host a range of events including movie nights that feature a healthy dinner, a thought-provoking documentary, and a Q&A—sometimes led by the film’s director or a notable health expert. We also host regular sound healing sessions, along with a range of workshops and meditation-based gatherings. We’ve also run a Giving Circle—a meditation and prayer gathering that was incredibly well received—and we’re now expanding into educational offerings, including information evenings and courses focused on health and wellness.
Over time, the business has evolved into a more integrated wellness ecosystem. Alongside the Light System, we’ve introduced complementary modalities such as hyperbaric oxygen therapy, energy-based assessments, and carefully selected, high-quality supplements—creating a more complete approach to supporting the body on multiple levels.
What sets my work apart is the way I bridge worlds.
I don’t see health as purely physical, nor purely energetic—it’s both. My approach combines decades of practical, anatomical understanding from yoga and bodywork with emerging technologies that work on the bioenergetic field. This integration allows us to meet people wherever they are on their journey, whether they’re very grounded in science or more open to energetic approaches.
I’m also deeply client-focused. Having worked one-on-one with people for so many years, I understand that no two individuals are the same. Everything we offer is designed to support the body’s own intelligence, rather than impose a one-size-fits-all solution.
What I’m most proud of is having the courage to evolve.
Starting again in a new country, in a new industry, later in life—and building something that genuinely helps people feel better in their bodies and lives—is incredibly meaningful to me. I’m also proud of the community we’re creating. Scalar Lounge isn’t just a service; it’s a space where people come to reset, reconnect, and experience what’s possible for their health.
If there’s one thing I’d want people to know, it’s this:
Your body is far more intelligent and capable than most people realise. When you give it the right environment and support, it knows exactly what to do.
And that’s the foundation of everything I create.

How’d you meet your business partner?

When something like this unfolds, you do get the sense that providence is at play.
It was in my third year of business, during a casual conversation with a close friend back in Singapore, that I mentioned I needed to find someone to support the business while I travelled for a month—teaching yoga in Singapore and then running a retreat in Crete, Greece. My friend immediately said he had someone in mind: a friend of his who was between roles and might be a great fit.
I reached out, and during our first conversation we both realised we had actually met before—at a lunch at our mutual friend’s house about five years earlier. We’d only crossed paths briefly back then, but we remembered each other and quickly discovered we had a number of things in common.
What I didn’t realise at the time was that this introduction would become so much more than just short-term support. As we spoke further, I learned that he had an MBA and strong business experience. Suddenly, this wasn’t just someone who could step in operationally while I was away—this was someone who could help me grow and evolve the business at a much higher level.
We clicked straight away.
What started as a practical solution turned into something much more meaningful. He began flying in from Sydney to support the business during key periods, and over time, our working relationship deepened naturally. It became clear that we shared a similar vision for what the business could become.
That led to us co-investing in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber and expanding the scope of the business together. Around the same time, I was also branching into high-quality supplements, and the business began to take on a more integrated, multi-dimensional shape.
Sometimes we reflect back to that lunch where we first met, and it still feels surreal. Neither of us had any idea that a brief introduction over a shared meal would eventually lead to a business partnership.
It’s a reminder that the right people often come into your life at exactly the right time—sometimes before you even know you’ll need them.

What’s a lesson you had to unlearn and what’s the backstory?

One of the biggest lessons I’ve had to unlearn is the idea that I needed to show up as the same person in every aspect of my business.
The qualities that help you become a successful business leader are not necessarily the same qualities your clients need to experience in a wellness setting. In business, it’s incredibly useful to be driven, passionate, persistent, resilient, and able to meet challenges head-on. You need to be strong, adaptable, and, at times, tireless.

But when clients walk into a wellness space, they’re not looking for that energy.

They’re often seeking calm, reassurance, and a sense of safety. They want someone who feels grounded, present, and steady—someone who embodies health and balance. There’s almost an unspoken expectation that you represent what they’re striving for: ease, vitality, and a sense of inner peace… even if behind the scenes you’ve had a very full, demanding day (or a short night’s sleep).

For a long time, I felt the tension between these two roles. The driven business owner and the calm, nurturing wellness practitioner can feel like very different identities.

What I had to unlearn was the belief that they were in conflict.

Instead, I’ve come to understand that both are necessary—and that part of leadership is knowing when to step into each one. It’s not about being inauthentic; it’s about being attuned. Over time, I’ve learned to integrate both sides: the strength and resilience required to build and grow a business, alongside the softness, presence, and care that clients truly need when they walk through the door.

That balance didn’t come naturally at first. It required awareness, refinement, and a willingness to evolve in both roles.

But now I see it as one of the most important—and valuable—skills I’ve developed.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.scalarlounge.org
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