About Us
Our Vision
Essential Wave Studios, LLC is a Wellness Studio “for Being Human”, offering one-on-one Manual Physical Therapy, Personal Training sessions, Reiki, Sound Therapy, Group Fitness Classes such as Yoga and Pilates, and a Recovery Room with Infrared Sauna & Compression Therapy. No matter where you may be on your health journey, you will benefit from any, or all, of the services at our studio. Our vision is to help clients manage, eliminate & prevent pain, improve flexibility and function and, therefore, achieve their health and wellness goals. It is our goal to create a culture that helps all clients to feel welcome, accepted, and at ease. Clients can rest assured our team is providing the highest “PT-backed” quality and we are in constant communication to provide results!
Our Staff
Renée Bowen
Owner/Operator
Co-owner/operator, Dr. Renée Bowen, DPT, COMT, Dip.MT, FAAOMPT, Cert.DN is a highly experienced, knowledgeable & pioneering Manual Physical Therapist as well as a Pilates instructor. Dr. Bowen utilizes thoughtful reasoning to create an individualized and holistic treatment approach for each client. At Essential Wave Studios, LLC it is our goal to bridge the gap between rehab and fitness so that each client can finally achieve their functional goals and improve their quality of life through Physical Therapy, as well as continue to find progress and sustenance with PT backed Personal Training, Pilates, and Yoga programs.
Aron Bowen
Owner/Operator
Co-owner/operator and NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Aron Bowen, CPT, offers corrective exercise assessments and individually tailored programs that include: resistance training, HIIT, body-weight stabilization and balance exercises, and restoration with foam rolling before and after each session. Each session is designed to meet the needs of every client regardless of experience level or fitness. This is perfect for the individual seeking to improve their stability, strength, flexibility, and mobility in order to live their best life!
Elisa Walsh
Studio Manager/Lead Instructor
Essential Wave Studio’s lead Yoga and Pilates instructor, Elisa Walsh is our in-house Reiki Master and Sound Therapist. Elisa is also our Studio Manager and an Essential part of the trifecta we offer at our studio. Elisa’s classes are the perfect fit for any and all clients and for a deeper mind-body experience she offers one-on-one customized Reiki and Sound Therapy sessions as well as Sound Healing events & Yoga Workshops.
Our Mission
Wellness Studio for Being Human
Our Location
Essential Wave Studios is located in the heart of New Buffalo near the corner of Whittaker and Red Arrow Highway. Stepping into the space is in and of itself a calming and visually pleasing experience. It is within walking distance of the New Buffalo Beach, Marina and Galien River. Across the street is The Beer Church Brewery, and many other great restaurants and boutique stores are easily accessed from the studio in the downtown New Buffalo shopping district, including the New Buffalo Farmers Market that runs during the Summer season. It is an easy commute from Union Pier, Bridgman, Sawyer, and St. Joseph as well as Chicago, Portage, Chesterton, Beverly Shores, Valparaiso, and Michigan City and many other surrounding areas. The business location is well established and provides easy & free parking.
