Lauri Fleischmann Stern
Lauri Fleischmann Stern is the founder of Custom Designed Wellness, an energetic wellness practice that blends yoga, Reiki, chakra work, and intuitive coaching to help individuals, leaders, and organizations understand themselves from the inside out. A lifelong advocate for holistic well-being, Lauri emphasizes the integration of mind, body, and energy to foster resilience, emotional intelligence, and authentic self-expression.
She is the creator of her signature workshops, We Do Come with Instructions, which reframes the chakra system as a practical internal operating manual for modern life and leadership. She is also developing Chakracademy©, an evolving educational platform and podcast series dedicated to making chakra-based wisdom accessible, relevant, and actionable in today’s world. In addition, she hosts the podcast The Real and the Woo with Lauri Stern, where she explores both practical and intuitive approaches to personal growth and leadership.
With over 40 years of experience in fitness, wellness, and holistic health, Lauri has guided countless clients through personalized programs and workshops, helping them release energetic blockages, build confidence, and strengthen both emotional and physical well-being. She integrates her knowledge of yoga, energetic healing, life experience, intuition, and leadership coaching into approachable, practical methods that translate self-awareness into real-world results.
Her work spans corporate wellness initiatives, individual coaching, retreats, signature workshops, and public speaking, all centered on her guiding philosophy: “When you understand how your wheels turn, you can drive the vehicle of your body anywhere.”
Lauri holds a 200RYT yoga certification and advanced training in Reiki and chakra-based modalities. She is a writer and Substack contributor, currently editing her first book, planned as the start of a series.
Married for 37 years with four adult children, Lauri enjoys pickleball, biking, singing, and family game nights. Her work and life are united by core values of love, fun, authenticity, and faith in the power of understanding and trusting both one’s internal and external universe.
• 200RYT yoga certification
• Reiki Certificate
• Chakra/TCM Certificate
• University of Missouri-Columbia
• University of Missouri-St. Louis
• Northwestern University
• Yoga Aliance
• Tree of Life Movement Foundation
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to a combination of tenacity, creativity, and the unwavering support of my family. My faith in the strength of community has guided me through challenges, and I’ve always relied on a healthy dose of humor to keep perspective and stay resilient.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I’ve ever received is to be authentically myself. I’ve also learned the importance of staying open to possibilities and not being afraid to pivot when opportunities or challenges call for it.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
I would tell young women entering my industry that they are worthy—no matter what. It’s important to trust your own vision, learn to discern what feels truly aligned for you, and cultivate inner stability as the foundation for your professional choices. The hashtag I use in all my work: #youmatter is to remind everyone, including myself that we do!
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
One of the biggest challenges in my field right now is helping people truly understand the scope of what I do. As a woman, there’s also the ongoing challenge of establishing legitimacy and expanding my reach in a space where recognition can be hard-earned. At the same time, the fast pace and high demand present opportunities to make a meaningful impact, even if there never seem to be enough hours in the day.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The values that are most important to me in both my work and personal life are love, joy, integrity and a sense of fun. I also place great importance on faith and trust in the universe, as well as understanding that rejection is often a form of protection guiding me toward the right path.
Locations
Custom Designed Wellness
Highland Park, IL 60035