Renata Portes

About Renata Portes

Renata Portes, a former Brazilian attorney turned wellness facilitator, combines her research skills with a passion for holistic healing. She supports individuals on their personal journeys through transformative practices such as Reiki, ThetaHealing, Tarot, Apometry, and Aromatherapy.Her empathy is her unique approach. With years of experience on helping people, she now works with individuals on a deeper, personal level guiding them to develop a profound understanding of themselves on physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health and unlock their full potential. Her success stories include but are not limited to stress reduction, trauma release, overcoming fears, unblocking limiting beliefs, emotional control, energy balance, and pain relief.In addition to her coaching services and healing sessions, Renata extends her commitment to holistic living by crafting natural products that resonate with the principles of well-being and she is currently putting together an online program which will focus on helping professional women to recover from burnout. Renata Portes stands as a beacon of inspiration, empowering others to embark on their own transformative journeys towards a more enlightened and balanced existence.

Experience

1. Business Owner

   The Universe Stuff

   Feb 2023 — Present

   Hi, I’m Renata PortesI’m the heart and hands behind The Universe Stuff, a woman-owned wellness brand based in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I create handmade, intentional products—such as soy candles adorned with crystals and botanicals, organic soaps, foot soaks, and herbal tea blends—all designed to support relaxation, self-care, and emotional well-being.Alongside product creation, I’m a certified Holistic Therapist, Reiki Master, ThetaHealer®, Access Bars Practitioner, Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and Tarot & Oracle Reader. I also specialize in meditation, stress reduction techniques, and burnout support. My work is rooted in helping individuals and teams reconnect with balance and feel more energized in their day-to-day lives. I offer workplace wellness workshops designed to support employee well-being through guided relaxation, holistic education, and hands-on activities.*Do you have a wellness budget but aren’t sure how to use it meaningfully? Let’s create a tailored experience your team will genuinely appreciate.🧘‍ For individuals, I offer energy healing sessions, stress relief techniques, and holistic support—ideal for professionals navigating burnout, overwhelm, or transitions. For retailers, I provide wholesale partnerships for boutiques, spas, yoga studios, and wellness spaces looking to offer handmade products that customers truly connect with.Whether you\'re a company, a wellness-minded individual, or a retail space, I’d love to connect and collaborate. Let’s build something meaningful together.

Education

• Municipal Conservatory of Salto Maestro Henrique Castellari / Brazil

  Pianist, Music and Piano

  1996 — 2006

• Anhanguera Educacional

  Post Graduate, Tax Law/Taxation

  2013 — 2014

• Universidade Paulista

  Post Graduate, Civil Process Law

  2011 — 2012

• University of Michigan-Flint

  Paralegal Certificate Course, Law

  2018 — 2018

• FADITU

  Graduate, Law

  2005 — 2009

Skills

• Executive Administrative Assistance
• Planejamento Estratégico
• Contractors
• English Translation
• Portuguese Teacher
• English
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Litigation
• Foreign Languages
• Hearings
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Paralegal
• Executive Office Administration
• Conciliation
• Public Law
• Marketing
• Legal Research
• Strategic Planning
• Human Resources
• Document Review
• English-Portuguese Translator
• Negotiation
• Family Law
• Office Administration
• Atendimento Ao Cliente
• Teaching Portuguese as a Foreign Language
• Brazilian Portuguese
• Portuguese Translation
• Contract Negotiation
• Administrative Assistance
• Customer Service
• Marketing Assistant
• Civil Law
• Legal Assistance
• Criminal Law
• Government Contracting
• Judicial
• Microsoft Office