It begins with a simple realization: Your home—and every space you spend time in—has the power to influence how you feel, how you function, and how you live.
When you change your environment, you change your experience of life.
You begin with awareness.
You don’t need all the answers—you simply need to recognize that your environment matters. Whether you're building, renovating, or refining, we meet you where you are and guide you forward with clarity and expertise.
We’re designing for nervous system response inside environments.
THIS IS WHAT LIVING WELL
FEELS LIKE.
THE WELLNESS DESIGN GROUP DIFFERENCE
Wellness Design Group is an environmental wellness consulting firm dedicated to helping people create spaces that feel as good as they look. By blending the power of nature with the science of health and well-being, we design homes and environments that support how you live, feel, and function every day.
Founded by April Raque, our work goes beyond aesthetics to focus on what truly matters—clean air, natural light, non-toxic materials, and spaces that promote calm, balance, and connection. We partner with homeowners and industry professionals alike to create environments that are healthy, sustainable, and deeply personal.
When your space supports you, living well becomes effortless.
Wellness Design Group is an environmental wellness consulting firm dedicated to improving human health through the built environment. We integrate building science, environmental health, and biophilic design to create environments that regulate the nervous system, restore human biology, and align the home with how people are meant to live.
We do not simply design spaces—we optimize them for how people live, feel, and function.
HOW IT WORKS
Our private clients share a common goal: to create spaces that are not only beautiful—but measurably better for human health and the planet.
True health begins at home.
We spend nearly 90% of our lives indoors. The materials we choose, the air we breathe, the light we receive, and the spaces we inhabit directly impact our biology, mood, and long-term health.
Our mission is to create environments that:
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Reduce harmful exposures
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Support the nervous system
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Enhance daily living and longevity
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Respect ecological systems
We believe your home should be your greatest source of support—not stress.
We work across new construction, renovations, and refreshing existing spaces—collaborating closely with you and your project teams to guide decisions around materials, lighting, air quality, spatial flow, and sensory experience. We integrate principles from biophilic design, environmental psychology, and building science to create environments that feel as good as they look—and function at a higher level.
The result is better sleep, clearer thinking, reduced stress, a sense of calm you can't quite explain--but feel every day. This is what happens when your environment is designed to support you. This is… Design that speaks to the body before it speaks to the eye.
WHERE TO BEGIN
Our process is thoughtful, collaborative, and grounded in both science and lived experience.
We begin by listening—deeply. Understanding how you live, how you want to feel, and what your space is currently communicating to your body and mind.
From there, we assess the environment or project plans, identifying opportunities to improve health outcomes through design. We develop a clear strategy, then guide material selections, spatial decisions, and environmental elements that align with your goals.
At every stage, the question remains the same:
Does this decision support human health and the health of the planet?
Our process is structured, collaborative, and intentional:
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Discovery – Understand your goals, lifestyle, and health priorities
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Assessment – Evaluate your current space or project plans
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Strategy – Develop a wellness-centered design framework
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Specification – Recommend materials, systems, and design elements
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Integration – Collaborate with your team to implement solutions
Every decision is filtered through one question: Does this support human health and environmental integrity?
Now, make your health a priority and invest in your future self. Don’t hesitate a moment longer. Begin your transformation, today!
TESTIMONIAL
"Working with April and Wellness Design Group has been an endearing and positive experience. The result is an elegant design that seamlessly blends clean, healthier alternatives with architectural elements that feel both luxurious and calming. Every space was thoughtfully balanced to support physical well-being, while the use of non-toxic materials helped preserve the integrity of our home and align with our commitment to wellness.
Her focus on mental well-being through biophilic design brought the vision we had hoped for to life. April proved that healthy home furnishings can be both custom and sophisticated, elevating the aesthetics to a luxury level while moving beyond the bare-bones look often associated with wellness-focused spaces.
I came into the project with a clear vision and a very specific set of guidelines. To create a space that felt luxurious, warm, and serene while meeting strict material standards—including formaldehyde-free materials, PFAS-free natural fibers, and the elimination of all but naturally occurring VOCs to maintain exceptional indoor air quality—no easy task, yet April mindfully incorporated furnishings and accessories that accomplished our goal. Communication was consistent without ever feeling overwhelming, and the entire process was organized from start to finish.
April's patience, guidance, and ability to navigate the process were invaluable throughout the project. The thoughtful concepts working behind the scenes tied everything together in a way that felt subtle, intentional, and seamless. We love our home. It feels welcoming, restorative, and beautiful, and we have the peace of mind of knowing we can breathe freely within it."
- Robin R.
This is the moment you change your life… Connect with us via email or click the link below to book a call with our team!
Disclaimer:
Wellness Design should not substitute for professional psychological or medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health providers with any questions about your personal situation, health or medical condition.