Health is Wealth

Lumara Collective is transforming homes into longevity retreats

Creating a healthy home is taking on a much deeper meaning these days. No longer are water-filtration systems or infrared saunas the go-to options for living optimally. The future of luxury living is developing high-performance homes through biohacking systems and beyond. Recently I had the pleasure of meeting the powerhouse female founders of Lumara Collective—a global longevity and biohacking consultancy that helps clients achieve their highest state of vitality and performance by curating systems in their private homes. I sat down with Alexandra Cochrane, Ashley Madsen and Claudia von Boeselager to discuss how they are shaping the future of residential wellness.

What is biohacking? It is the art and science of optimizing the body and mind through measurable, intentional interventions. From a scientific perspective, biohacking taps into the field of epigenetics, where lifestyle and environment can influence up to 80 to 90 percent of how our genes express—
far more than DNA alone determines (Dr. David Sinclair, Harvard). In short, our environment writes the story our biology reads. It can be as simple as morning light exposure and breathwork— or as advanced as red-light therapy, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF), hyperdissolved oxygen and ozone or mitochondrial rejuvenation systems. At Lumara Collective, we see biohacking as “human design”—using data, technology and lifestyle design to enhance how people feel, perform and age. The goal is to create harmony between our biology and our built environment.

What was the defining moment that inspired you to start this concept? Lumara Collective was born out of a shared realization that longevity and wellness are no longer confined to clinics or spas—they’re becoming part of how we live, design and experience our environments. Each of us came from different worlds—medicine, biohacking, hospitality, technology and wellness architecture—but we shared one vision: to create spaces that actively support human performance and regeneration. Today, the global wellness economy exceeds $5.6 trillion, and the wellness real estate segment alone is projected to surpass $1.1 trillion by 2029 (Global Wellness Institute, 2025). The defining moment came when we saw how fragmented the wellness landscape had become and how lost people were with all the “noise,” unsure who to turn to and trust. People were investing in isolated modalities but not in environments that support holistic, long-term health.

Why is there a demand for this service within residential design? Today’s homeowners are more health-conscious and data-driven than ever before. Longevity is no longer a luxury—it’s a priority. Health
is the greatest wealth. Research shows that humans now spend over 90 percent of their time indoors (EPA, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health). Our indoor environments are shaping our biology more than diet or exercise alone. As we spend more time at home, people are realizing their environments profoundly affect their biology—light exposure, air and water quality, electromagnetic field (EMF) levels, temperature regulation and even circadian rhythm alignment. Homeowners and developers want to future-proof their spaces, integrating systems that promote better sleep, recovery, energy, focus and longevity. We’re seeing a major shift from “beautiful spaces” to “biologically intelligent spaces,” where architecture itself becomes a wellness intervention.

Which system is the best for transforming a home to become more healthy? The essentials always start with water, air and light—these are the three environmental pillars of human longevity. Simple improvements—like reducing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) or aligning lighting with circadian rhythms—can decrease stress markers by up to 27 percent and improve energy and focus in measurable ways (NIH, 2023). We often begin with high-grade water structuring and filtration systems, medical- grade air purification and circadian lighting. These form the foundation before introducing more advanced modalities like red-light therapy, PEMF mats, infrared saunas or cold plunges. Even a few foundational upgrades can completely shift how someone sleeps, recovers and feels in their own home.

Which system delivers the most results when it comes to lifespan? When we talk about lifespan and healthspan (increasing the healthy years lived), mitochondrial optimization is key. The average adult has around 37 trillion cells, each containing hundreds to thousands of mitochondria. Supporting their function is now recognized as central to delaying biological aging (Cell Metabolism, 2022). The mitochondria are the engines of our cells, and supporting them drives everything from energy and cognition to repair and longevity. Technologies such as red-light therapy, PEMF and ozone or hydrogen systems all target mitochondrial function. We also integrate recovery systems like the cold atmospheric plasma therapy device and ozone sauna, which deliver profound systemic benefits. But it’s not one machine—it’s the symphony of modalities that, when used synergistically and consistently, have the greatest impact.

How do you help designers build out wellness areas in clients’ homes? We work hand-in-hand with architects, designers and developers to ensure the wellness systems are seamlessly integrated from an aesthetic, functional and wellness-outcome perspective. Our team provides bioarchitectural consulting, equipment curation, environmental assessments and project management to ensure every system is installed, calibrated and designed for daily usability.

The end result feels organic, not clinical—beautiful environments that nourish human biology while maintaining design integrity. We also educate design teams on “energetic flow”—how spatial planning, lighting and sensory cues can subconsciously influence mood, focus and recovery. It’s where art, science and soul meet—and that’s the essence of Lumara Collective. We’re entering a new era where architecture isn’t just about how a space looks—it’s about how it makes you feel, recover and perform. When design becomes biology, longevity becomes lifestyle.

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