Alessandro Machado
Gaia Waves — Founder & Editorial Director
Alessandro Machado
Entrepreneur. Student of quantum physics and cosmology. Holistic therapist. Founder of Gaia Waves and Terapia da Mulher.
Alessandro Machado — Founder & Editorial Director, Gaia Waves
Alessandro Machado is an entrepreneur with over 40 years of international business experience, a student of quantum physics, cosmology, and self-knowledge since 2017, and a practicing holistic therapist since 2019. He is the founder and editorial director of Gaia Waves and Terapia da Mulher, and the driving force behind the editorial philosophy of honest wellness that guides both brands.
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Business
40+ years international entrepreneurship
Science — since 2017
Quantum physics, cosmology & self-knowledge
Therapy — since 2019
Practicing holistic therapist
Editorial
Founder & Editorial Director, Gaia Waves
Background & Trajectory
Business
40+ Years of International Experience
A career spanning four decades of international entrepreneurship, building and operating businesses across multiple markets and industries. This foundation of practical rigor and global perspective shapes how Gaia Waves approaches product curation, editorial standards, and brand building.
Science & Philosophy — since 2017
Quantum Physics, Cosmology & Self-Knowledge
Since 2017, Alessandro has dedicated himself to the study of quantum physics, cosmology, and self-knowledge — exploring the intersection between modern science and the deeper questions of consciousness, matter, and human experience. This scientific curiosity informs the evidence-based approach that distinguishes Gaia Waves from conventional wellness brands.
Therapeutic Practice — since 2019
Holistic Therapist
Since 2019, Alessandro has practiced as a holistic therapist, integrating ancient wellness traditions — including Ayurvedic principles, grounding practices, and natural material therapies — with a scientific and evidence-aware framework. This direct therapeutic experience grounds the editorial content of Gaia Waves in lived practice, not just theory.
Areas of Study & Expertise
- Quantum physics and its intersections with consciousness and matter
- Cosmology and the nature of physical reality
- Self-knowledge and inner development traditions
- Holistic therapy and integrative wellness practices
- Ayurvedic medicine — particularly copper wellness (Tamra Jal), dosha theory, and morning rituals
- Grounding and earthing — the bioelectrical relationship between the human body and the Earth
- Natural materials in wellness — copper, jade, wood, and their documented therapeutic traditions
- Conscious living and sustainable lifestyle design
- International business and wellness brand development
Editorial Philosophy
Alessandro's editorial approach is defined by a rare combination: the discipline of a seasoned entrepreneur, the curiosity of a science student, and the sensitivity of a practicing therapist. This produces a distinctive editorial voice that Gaia Waves calls honest wellness:
“We approach copper wellness, grounding, and Ayurvedic traditions not as marketing categories, but as genuine territories of human knowledge. We cite the science when it exists. We acknowledge the tradition when science is silent. And we are always honest about the boundaries between the two. This is what we mean by honest wellness — and it is the standard every piece of content at Gaia Waves is held to.”
— Alessandro Machado, Founder & Editorial Director, Gaia Waves
Brands Founded
Gaia Waves
gaiawaves.com — English — Global / US market
A conscious wellness brand focused on copper wellness, grounding lifestyle, Ayurvedic-inspired living, and conscious living for the international English-speaking market.
Explore the Copper Wellness Hub →Terapia da Mulher
terapiadamulher.com.br — Português — Mercado brasileiro
The same wellness philosophy expressed in Portuguese for the Brazilian market — holistic health, conscious living, and intentional self-care, culturally adapted for the Brazilian audience.
🇧🇷 Ver perfil em português →Selected Content by Alessandro Machado
- What Is Tamra Jal? The Ancient Ayurvedic Practice of Copper Water
- Is Copper Water Safe? The Complete Guide to Risks, Benefits and Safe Use
- Copper vs Plastic: Why Your Water Container Matters
- Copper in Alchemy: Venus, Union and the Principle of Flow
- Does the Human Body 'Vibrate Like Copper'? Between Science, Symbolism and Consciousness
- Is Drinking Water from Copper Vessels Good for You?
- Copper Wellness Hub — All Articles →
Alessandro Machado is the founder and editorial director of Gaia Waves (gaiawaves.com) and Terapia da Mulher (terapiadamulher.com.br), both part of the Decole Ltda. wellness group. Content published under his editorial direction follows the Gaia Waves editorial methodology — grounded in evidence, open to tradition, and always honest about the boundaries between the two.