Wellness Design Group

Wellness Design Group Design for the Life You Want—And the World You Love It is her mission to make the world a place where healthy and happy is the norm, not the exception.

Naples-based, Wellness Design Group LLC is a wellness firm out to change the perception of what it means to live a healthy life. We've helped numerous woman design a more balanced lifestyle and achieve their health goals by seamlessly integrating principles of wellness into their homes and everyday lives. Our Founder, April Raque is a Mayo Clinic Certified and National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC), wellness designer, and co-host of the popular podcast THINGS MOM NEVER SAID: Secrets to Aging Well. We invite you to explore our wellness design services, as well as our personal and group health+wellness coaching, educational opportunities, and podcast via our website. Link to all things: https://linktr.ee/WellnessDG

02/27/2026

We know that a healthy home is a home designed to your lifestyle and your personality, but there are so many other factors to consider. One very important piece of the puzzle is our connection to nature.

Research shows that the human existence is closely tied to our relationship with nature and the natural world. Exposure to the natural environments is crucial to numerous physical and mental health benefits, including reduced stress, improved mood, enhanced cognitive function and lower risk of chronic diseases.

This is why we pay special attention to incorporating nature and natural elements into each project we undertake.

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02/19/2026

How do we do what we do? To tell you the truth, it’s one-part Neuroaesthetics.

“Neuroaesthetics is the study of how music, art, theater, dance, literature, landscape, and media have the power to help treat any number of disorders and improve one’s quality of life.”

As part of a healthy and healing environment, incorporating these types of aesthetics into a space brings harmony and balance to a room, transform how we feel, and yes, heal.

Art is so personal and designing with what speaks to you helps you to experience your home with all of your senses.

The next time you walk into your house, look around and notice what you see that brings you joy, what can you smell that triggers a lovely thought or memory, what sounds elevate your mood, and what tactile features can you see or touch that are comforting.

Take it all in and relax into your happy place - That’s the power of neuroaesthetics.

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Wondering who we are? 🤷🏻‍♀️ Wellness Design Group helps you design a home that feels good and supports your well-...
02/16/2026

Wondering who we are? 🤷🏻‍♀️

Wellness Design Group helps you design a home that feels good and supports your well-being. Using natural elements and thoughtful choices, we create spaces that are healthy, meaningful, and sustainable.

You don’t need all the answers—we’ll figure it out together.

Design a home that feels good—inside and out.

Wellness is no longer an amenity; wellness is the baseline for every designed space. The way we feel every day—how well ...
02/10/2026

Wellness is no longer an amenity; wellness is the baseline for every designed space. The way we feel every day—how well we sleep, how stressed we are, how connected we feel to others, and how much we move—can be shaped by our surroundings.

Things like light, sound, temperature, how easy it is to walk around, access to nature, and even small details in a floor plan all affect our bodies. Good home design sets the foundation for keeping our minds and bodies in balance and regulated.

When planning homes, buildings, or even communities, we, as an industry, must focus on how people’s bodies respond to the space. Focusing on human-centered design will have life in our homes and neighborhoods feeling easier and more comfortable on a physiological level.

02/09/2026

Here is a little Monday moment of zen… Enjoy this time to regulate your nervous system and lower your stress load.

Thanks to for sharing this video by ©Tomislav Pavlović

This week has had us thinking a lot about the importance of teamwork with the Olympics and Super Bowl right around the c...
02/06/2026

This week has had us thinking a lot about the importance of teamwork with the Olympics and Super Bowl right around the corner.

When we collaborate with building industry partners, we bring together the latest environmental wellness research and evidence-based design practices to:

✅ Improve indoor air quality and lighting for healthier living
✅ Integrate sustainable and non-toxic materials
✅ Enhance occupant comfort, productivity, and mood

When science meets design, we craft interiors that nurture both people and the planet. Let’s partner up and make healthy, sustainable spaces the new standard!

Ever wonder why you feel so soothed when looking at a winding staircase or the pattern of a rich wallpaper? Well, there’...
02/06/2026

Ever wonder why you feel so soothed when looking at a winding staircase or the pattern of a rich wallpaper? Well, there’s neuroscience being that feeling.

Fractals are naturally repeating patterns that trigger the brain to instinctively calm down when we see them. Neuroscientists call it “fractal fluency” of the brain. Research shows that people who view these patterns in nature, like with trees, ferns, and shells can lower their stress level by 60%.

We use fractals more and more in our designs to help alleviate stress, create visual comfort, and promote well-being. You’ll see them in carpets, wallpaper, art, textiles, and even in architectural features and facades.

Your home should be about you and improving your health and well-being.

It’s time to Design for the Life YOU Want—And the World YOU Love! No Two Lives Are the Same. Neither Are Our...
02/03/2026

It’s time to Design for the Life YOU Want—And the World YOU Love!

No Two Lives Are the Same. Neither Are Our Designs.

We craft wellness-focused spaces as unique as the people who live in them. By blending the power of nature with the science of health and well-being, we can help YOU create a home that supports YOUR health and honors YOUR story.

Isn’t it time to live in a home that is more than a magazine cover? At Wellness Design Group, we respect your uniqueness and the life you want to live.

01/29/2026

People often ask why I became a designer, and I say, “it’s in my blood.” I got interested as a child because my mom loved experimenting with space, color, and styles, constantly updating our home. My maternal grandfather was an architect, and my father comes from a line of architects and engineers, so I was raised to think both creatively and analytically, express myself artistically, and trust my vision.

My artistic ability, love of nature, unique sensibility, imagination, training, and life experiences have fueled my passion for design and environmental wellness.

I love what I do and am excited to share it with the world✨

Your home should tell YOUR story and support YOUR lifestyle. Stay true to your authentic style by choosing pieces you fi...
01/27/2026

Your home should tell YOUR story and support YOUR lifestyle. Stay true to your authentic style by choosing pieces you find beautiful and features that enhance how you live—don’t follow trends just to be trendy.

Love purple? Add it throughout your home to spark joy. Play tennis and deal with muscle soreness? Consider an infrared sauna or red-light therapy for recovery. Your home should always reflect you.

It’s about slowing down to consider how you live, your needs, your personality, and what brings you joy. DM us to get the conversation started.

01/23/2026

And now, for your moment of zen…

Enjoy this chance to calm your nervous system and set the vibe for an enjoyable and relaxing weekend ahead!

What are you doing this weekend to relax and reset?

Neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner, Eric Kandel said, “95% of brain activity is beyond our conscious awareness. All o...
01/21/2026

Neuroscientist and Nobel Prize winner, Eric Kandel said, “95% of brain activity is beyond our conscious awareness. All of our conscious thoughts and actions are unconscious first.”

When you looked at the hardware on this front door, did you actually see something more…. A face, perhaps?

Before you even realize it, you’re already seeing more than is there because of our innate cognitive ability of pattern-recognition. It’s neuroscience and one of the ways we tap into the human experience when we’re looking at designing a space for improved health and well-being. Because we design for the unconscious mind, within 3-4 seconds of walking into a space we’ve created, our design has subliminally set the tone for what we want you to emotionally feel, see, and experience.

This is what makes Wellness Design Group unique in the built-environment industry. By working with other professionals or directly with select clients, we craft spaces that are healthy and individualized for the well-being and lifestyle of the inhabitants.

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