For more information, contact: Renee Dee, 630.935.7834, reneedenise@energie11.com
Energie Salt Studio Spirit opens in historic Newton House in Batavia
Renee Dee lost 140 pounds during a recent spiritual journey through various holistic modalities
including meditation. Now, she’s sharing the wisdom she acquired during her own experience
overcoming a lengthy period of unalignment.
“I have completely transformed every aspect of my life,” she said. “And I set my intentions on
opening a business with the sole intent of helping others.”
Dee has partnered with Lisa Edwards to create Energie, which offers such healing methods as
private salt suite sessions, energy healing sessions in the salt suite and a wide-array of classes
and special events.
“We’ve come here from a desire to help people,” Renee said. “While in a mental health crisis
it’s hard for people to find resources and to improve their mental health. We offer classes and
modalities so you not only find alternative healing modalities but also find each other and help
empower each other.”
Energie Salt Studio Spirit is having its grand opening on June 1-4.
Thursday, June 1
- Ribbon cutting celebration with Batavia Chamber of Commerce and Mayor of Batavia, 4-
6 p.m.
- Full Moon Release Meditation and Workshop, 6-7 p.m. $30 RSVP (includes free
chocolate-covered strawberries to celebrate the strawberry moon)
Friday, June 2
- Happy Hour Open Salt Suite, 4-5 p.m.
- Intro to Law of Attraction with Kristi Niedzwiecki, 5-6 p.m.
- Sound Journeys with Andre Perazza, 7-8 p.m. $30 RSVP
Saturday, June 3
- Energie at Batavia Farmers Market, 9-noon
- Newton House Open House, 12-2 p.m.
- Healing with Holistic Hemp with Dr. Katrena Caeti, 2-3 p.m.
- Creating Good Vibes at Home with Heather Schmidt, 3-4 p.m.
- Whale Breathing with Mary Rondenet, 4-6 p.m. RSVP
Sunday, June 4
- Plant-based Continental Breakfast and Book Reading, 11-noon.
- Coffee and Cream: Learn how to make plant-based cream, 12-1 p.m.
- Readings and Consultations, Tarot and Medium, 1-4 p.m. ($20 for 20 minutes), RSVP
- Painting Party: Create a Mandala Canvas with Angel Staub, 4-6 p.m. $40 RSVP
The benefits of salt therapy are wide-ranging and date as far back as medieval times when
monks guided the sick into salt caves to allow them to breathe air saturated with salt particles.
Salt levels have been proven to affect one’s cell activity, energy and blood sugar levels.
Energie offers its salt suite retreats for individuals or small groups of two to four people. In
addition, Energie offers the unique experience of Reiki Energy Healing Therapy in its salt suite
as well as breathwork and meditation classes.
Customized packages for you and friends (2-5 people max) include: Salt Suite Session with addons that include extra time in studio space with refreshments, small meals, Group Reiki, Sound
Healing, Light Therapy, as well as Meditation workshops, Law of Attraction workshops and
more.
“You bring the party,” Renee said. “And we’ll provide the resources!”
Energie Salt Studio Spirit is also the perfect small event space for corporate, weddings, parties,
meet-up groups and more. Various free and fee-based events will be scheduled throughout the
year to educate and inspire.
Renee acknowledged that her post-breakdown awakening during COVID-19 was the primary
reason she left her career as a realtor to begin working on herself and inspire others. Her
transition has been nothing short of amazing. Her drive to help others duplicate her journey,
though, is what truly defines her today. Renee now works as an Empowerment Mentor and
helps her clients discover different perspectives and insights, helping them create a life they
cherish so that they may live it to the fullest.
“So many people are struggling,” she said. “We want to be a part of their awakening process
and catapult them into healing mode. Once you begin suffering it becomes a part of your
lifestyle. We work with you to begin healing, a lifelong work in progress.”
While the Energie team doesn’t believe in coincidences, there’s no denying that Renee has
been advocating for others to find joy and happiness in their lives while treating others how
they’d like to be treated for a long time now.
About 10 years ago, she co-organized the Kindness Campaign within the Kaneland school
district to remind people to be kind to themselves, others and the environment. In a way,
Energie is an extension of her promotion of random acts of kindness within the schools, which
was getting students, their families and friends to add kindness into their lives and the lives of
others. Today, she’s promoting spirituality at Energie.
“We want to make spirituality mainstream so everyone has it in their lives,” she said. “It’s
healing from the inside out at Energie. We are hoping to be the beacon of light for other
lightworkers during a time when healing is so necessary.”
And while no one believes in coincidences at Energie, something has to be said about its name
as well as its comfy, welcoming home in the Newton House in Batavia. And did you know that
Batavia is the City of Energy? And this building, the Newton House, was built in 1878. This room
is where the librarian was housed and where wisdom lies. This space was warmed up for us.”
And for you, too.
Energie Salt Studio Spirit is located at 11 N. Batavia Ave., Ste. 115, Batavia, Illinois. Hours:
Monday: Closed, Tuesday: (Reiki Tuesdays, appointment only), Wednesday/Thursday: 11-7,
Friday 11-6, Saturday/Sunday: 10-4.
