Creating Space to Slow Down with Kaitlyn Menere
There is a quiet shift that happens when you step into The Space Between.
The pace changes. The body softens. The nervous system exhales.
Founded by holistic psychotherapist and brain-body facilitator Kaitlyn Menere, The Space Between was created to fill a gap she felt deeply in her own work. After years of working almost entirely online, Kaitlyn knew that something essential was missing.
“There’s an incredible depth that happens in person that just can’t be replicated online,” she explains. “But every space I found to hire felt wrong. Either a big yoga studio or a thrown-together office with fake plants. Nothing felt safe, warm or human.”
So she built what didn’t exist.
A space removed from home, yet deeply home-like. Elevated, but not intimidating. Calm, but never boring.
A Studio Designed for the Nervous System
From the outset, the intention was clear. The Space Between needed to feel different.
“I wanted calmness, with a side of ‘this isn’t like other places’,” Kaitlyn says. “There’s a juxtaposition between the space feeling cool and aesthetic, while also incredibly grounding and safe. Somewhere that feels like you’re stepping into a really beautiful lounge room.”
Unlike traditional therapy or consulting rooms, the studio avoids anything transactional or overly spiritual. There are no desks and chairs facing each other. No posters. No screens. No noise competing for attention.
Instead, every detail has been considered through the lens of nervous system regulation. Lighting, textures, scent, pace.
“The nervous system is always reading the room,” Kaitlyn explains. “Before we think or speak, the body is already scanning for safety and permission. When a space feels warm and intentional, the nervous system doesn’t have to brace. That’s what allows people to slow down.”
Why KULALA Living Felt Like the Right Fit
When it came time to furnish the studio, Kaitlyn was clear on what she needed.
The pieces had to be functional, genuinely comfortable, and visually grounding.
“That combination is surprisingly hard to find,” she laughs. “When I discovered KULALA Living, I knew immediately it was the perfect fit. Elevated yet homely. Comfortable enough for clients to truly relax into.”
Throughout the studio, KULALA Living pieces were selected not to dominate the space, but to support it.
The Nolu Upholstered Occasional Chairs and Noah Curved Occasional Chairs form the heart of the room. Their soft curves invite the body to settle, while their sculptural silhouettes keep the space feeling refined and contemporary.
Layered with Gaya Square Linen Cushions and Gaya Knotted Fringe Linen Throws, the seating becomes tactile, warm and deeply human.
“Texture was everything for me,” Kaitlyn explains. “I wanted the space to feel styled, but not overwhelming. Neutral tones, natural materials and soft finishes allow people to make the space their own, while still feeling held.”
Texture as a Tool for Comfort and Connection
In a space designed for healing, texture is not just aesthetic. It is sensory.
“Touch plays such a huge role in regulation,” Kaitlyn says. “Having different textures to hold or feel, especially when people are exploring deeper or uncomfortable topics, helps remove that clinical edge. It gives the nervous system something grounding to anchor to.”
Rather than bold colours or statement pieces that could feel polarising, the studio relies on materiality. Linen. Soft upholstery. Gentle curves. Nothing asks for attention, yet everything contributes to the experience.
The result is a space that feels calm without being empty, styled without feeling staged.
Slowing Down in a World That Asks Us to Do More
At its core, The Space Between is about slowing down.
“Slowing down means coming back to yourself,” Kaitlyn explains. “The modern world creates this false urgency where we’re always being pulled in different directions. We’re made to feel guilty for resting.”
To counter that, the studio quietly removes distractions. Phones are encouraged onto airplane mode. Smart devices are kept off the body. There are no posters, advertisements or even promotions for the studio itself.
“All the small things that usually go unnoticed are what help the nervous system feel safe enough to soften,” she says. “The space communicates ‘you can slow down here’ before anyone ever says a word.”
Watching People Change in the Space
The response has been immediate and consistent.
“Everyone’s jaw hits the floor when they walk in,” Kaitlyn laughs. “And then they sit down… and they don’t want to get back up.”
Clients and facilitators comment on how comfortable the chairs are. How soft the cushions feel. How they instinctively slow their movements and take up space differently.
“What’s surprised me most is how quickly people stop trying to be ‘on’,” she reflects. “There’s less self-correction, less performing. People move more naturally. It’s a reminder that behaviour is shaped by environment more than we realise.”
A Space That Holds What We Often Forget
Seeing The Space Between come to life has been deeply personal for Kaitlyn.
“It represents something I didn’t realise I was missing myself,” she says. “A place where you don’t have to push, perform or fix anything to belong.”
If there is one feeling she hopes people take with them when they leave, it is trust.
“Trust in themselves. Trust in slowing down. Trust that they don’t need to force things to create a meaningful life.”
And perhaps that is the quiet power of thoughtfully designed spaces. When the environment supports the nervous system, everything else becomes possible.
The Pieces Behind the Space
