Katie Meeks Studio

17/11/2025

16/11/2025

While they can be seen as a luxury, massages are often part of healthcare – here’s how they affect physical and mental health

08/11/2025

Most of us know how good it feels to receive a hug from a loved one or hold hands with a partner. But what many of us may not realise is that touch is far more than just a simple physical sensation – it’s an essential element in human connection.

Touch is a fundamental human need. It affects brain development, and helps us bond and build important social relationships.

While it’s important we continue to keep ourselves safe, it’s equally as important that we don’t give up touch forever. Touch is an instinct that is all-around beneficial for our mental and physical health – so we should celebrate its return.

Of course, not everyone is comfortable with touch. So for those that are not, there’s no reason to worry about missing out on the benefits of hugs – as giving yourself a hug has also been shown to regulate emotional processes and reduce stress.

The benefits of massage are numerous and varied – including reducing stress, easing pain and boosting relaxation. The reason why massage is thought to have all these benefits is due to changes that happen in vagal and parasympathetic nervous system activity.
Sometimes called the “rest and digest” system, the parasympathetic nervous system is important in promoting relaxation and restoration. It helps calm the body by counteracting the effects of stress. As well as a host of other benefits, simply applying moderate pressure to the skin during a massage can support this process, helping to regulate and relax many different body systems.

08/11/2025

A new study suggests that foot massage, in particular, can help minimize a number of common menopause symptoms, including sleep disruption, effectively extending sleep duration by an average of an hour per day.



https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/965431

04/11/2025

More gift options in time for Christmas ✨

02/11/2025

Gift Vouchers all ready for Christmas gift giving.
Contact me to organise yours 🌟

01/11/2025

This week in our social art class, our wonderful women were given this to consider:

‘It is a scientific fact that all birds fly finer and faster in formation than any bird that flies alone’

What does this mean for us?
Yes, self care and progression is important, but let’s look at community support, shared experience, guidance, connection as they all play a crucial part in the amount we can move forward.

With this in mind, deep thinking and conversation was had while we started our own mandalas then invited others to add to it as we passed them around.

When we received our mandala artwork on completion we could see other people perspectives, ideas, thought of us in mark making and it became an inspiration for deep conversation, appreciation and connection.

24/10/2025

Art group challenge today…
Find a word that represents your core values and attempt to portray this in an artwork.
My art group was given a bit of a challenge today which actually led to some stunning deep thinking and interesting ideas.
Smiling with appreciation of our time spent today 🌟

18/10/2025

Polka Polly studs are so fun!
Perfect little gift for friends, coworkers, family members or for yourself!
$22 each set. Get in touch to order yours ✨

16/10/2025

What a colour!
Blooming beautiful blooms in my front yard 😍