About Us
Our Vision
Essential Wave Studios, LLC is a Wellness Studio “for Being Human”, offering Manual Physical Therapy, Personal Training, 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
Lead Instructor/Studio Manager, Elisa Walsh is a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, Pilates Instructor, Sound Therapist, Reiki Master Teacher, and Certified Meditation Teacher. With a holistic approach to wellness, Elisa focuses on nurturing the mind, body, and spirit, recognizing that true well-being is achieved when all aspects of the self are balanced. Elisa combines her diverse expertise to offer tailored classes and private sessions that support your unique wellness journey. Join Elisa for a weekly Pilates or Yoga class, deepen your practice in a private session, or explore one of her transformative special events!
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.
