MEET OUR FOUNDER.
April Raque’s journey to creating Wellness Design Group began with a simple but profound realization: the spaces we live in can either support our health—or slowly work against it.
In 2019, her life shifted when she faced burnout and a stress-related illness. That experience became the catalyst for change. Determined to heal and find balance, April immersed herself in the study of environmental wellness and the nervous system. She pursued advanced certifications as a National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, a Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, and a Cornell University–certified wellness counselor. Along the way, she discovered a deeper truth: true wellness isn’t just about diet and exercise—it’s rooted in the environments we inhabit every day.
By blending her interior design degree from Indiana State University with her new expertise in environmental wellness, human-centered design, and biophilic design, Wellness Design Group was born.
Today, April transforms living environments into places of restoration. She helps people minimize toxic exposure, support their nervous systems, and align their homes with their personal health goals. Her approach is holistic and human-centered, driven by a belief that our homes should be partners in our wellness journey.
In addition to consulting, April is a Usui Shiki Royho Reiki Master, speaker, and author of GENX the Adult Era: Designing a Life of Wellness. She also co-hosts the podcast THINGS MOM NEVER SAID: Secrets to Aging Well.
April’s mission is simple: create environments that nurture, restore, and empower people to thrive every day., while honoring the planet.
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OUR PHILOSOPHY
This work is deeply personal. It’s more than a profession.
It’s a calling born from a path to healing. April's work invites others to experience the simple truth she’s come to live by: when your home supports your well-being, everything else thrives.
Our philosophy is built on a deep understanding of how profoundly our surroundings influence our physical, mental, and emotional health. It is our mission to help others reclaim their health by transforming the spaces they live in.
The truth is, we spend the majority of our lives indoors—and yet, most spaces are not designed with human health in mind.
Wellness Design Group is here to change that. We don’t just design spaces—We design outcomes.
BACKED BY SCIENCE,
BUILT ON EXPERIENCE
Wellness Design Group is grounded in both lived experience and rigorous professional training—bringing together design expertise, building knowledge, and clinical wellness education.
Founder April Raque holds a degree in Interior Design from Indiana State University, complemented by extensive education in Environmental Nervous System design principles. This technical foundation is paired with advanced certifications in health and wellness, including National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), Mayo Clinic Certified Wellness Coach, Dr. Sears Wellness Institute Certified Health Coach, Cornell University Certified Wellness Counselor, and has a certificate of completion from the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in Lifestyle Medicine & Food As Medicine..
This multidisciplinary background allows April to bridge the gap between how spaces are built and how they impact human biology.
Her expertise spans environmental health, biophilic design, neuroception, and human behavior—translating complex research into practical, real-world design applications. In addition to her consulting work, April is a speaker, author, and educator, known for delivering clear, science-informed insights that resonate across both consumer and professional audiences.
The result is a level of guidance that is not only creative—but credible, informed, and deeply intentional.
OUR PARTNERS
