INTEGRATIVE REIKI + HOLISTIC NUTRITION COUNSELING, SKINCARE Nutrition for the Holistically Minded. Art, Health + Beauty, Uncompromised. We’re going back to that.
Our back to Nature approach stems from an ancient Greek phrase, deus ex machina meaning, "god from the machine". It is a calque that is used to describe a plot device in story telling in which a supposedly unsolvable problem is resolved by the intervention of a new event, character, or ability. This is intended to move the story forward when the writer has no other apparent options or sees no other way out.
Flora Ex Machina is a version of this concept, except we’ve substituted the Latin term flora, meaning plant life. Flora also happens to be the name of the Roman goddess of flowers, plants, and fertility. The name embodies our core values regarding our philosophy on food, health, and happiness. Plants are the magical solution to a seemingly unsolvable problem. At some point in human history we’ve managed to veer far off course in our innate understanding of how to take care of our bodies, live harmoniously with Nature, and use the inherent qualities of plants to heal and sustain ourselves. Plants are the solution to the seemingly insurmountable problem:
how can I be the healthiest version of myself? In reaction to the many questionable and often times harmful practices and beliefs when it comes to all things, diet, medicine, and beauty, we’ve taken a ‘back to the earth’ approach. We believe that there is no 100 percent failsafe or correct approach on how to eat and live well. Diet dogma comes in all shapes and sizes and we’ve chosen not to subscribe to any of them fully. Our philosophy is one of learning to benefit from many philosophies by broadening our knowledge of many traditional healing modalities. We’re looking back to the earth for the tools of healing, using ancient practices in a modern world. Humans discovered very early on that everything they need to maintain their health is available to them in Nature. In the end, we are all unique, complex creatures. We aren't perfect, we often want it all. In a modern society with so many often toxic options, we have to retrain our minds and bodies, find what works for ourselves, ignoring the nonsense. But I firmly believe we can do this without sacrificing health, or taste. Live Beautifully.
11/10/2025
Introducing Altar! A devotion to the divine within. Now Available! Shop link in bio
A ceremonial balm crafted to anoint your skin in radiant nourishment. Designed to deeply repair, protect and replenish the skin barrier using a synergy of time-honored and bio active ingredients.
Formulated with grass-fed tallow, manuka honey, olive oil, moringa oil, pomegranate and raspberry seed oils, flower essences and the intoxicating blue lotus absolute.
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11/04/2025
NOW AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER!
ALTAR - Manuka Honey & Tallow Face & Body Balm with Blue Lotus, Moringa, and flower essences…
A devotion to the divine within. Altar is a ceremonial balm crafted to anoint your skin in reverence, restoration and radiant nourishment for your whole being.
Each ingredient is chosen for its ability to repair, renew, and illuminate - a sensory offering to the goddess that is you.
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11/03/2025
What is a Holistic Facial???
The Beauty Industry doesn’t speak to me, yet I’ve always been interested in skincare. Since I was little I was making potions and concoctions in my backyard from mud and twigs. This later evolved into a love for scent and diy kitchen pharmacy facemasks. Weaving nutrition and energy work together, I would have thought the last thing to come to light was a skincare line and the desire to persue my esthetics license, but here we are…now I offer skincare unlike anything the beauty industry might qualify as such.
So what is a Holistic Facial?
As a holistic practitioner, I believe that health and healing is completely holistic - meaning, essentially, everything is related to health and impacts our health. And the way we heal, somatic, meaning the body needs to feel/understand it first to make any changes. So while a facial does traditionally address our skin from a “beautification” perspective, whatever this means to the individual, I am more interested in how the skin, our largest organ - directly associated with our detoxification and nervous system - truly rules our entire operating system.
Skincare is not just taking care of your skin. It’s not just esthetics. It’s a lens, an access point or portal linking your entire body and nervous system. It’s an opportunity to be held and pampered…
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10/29/2025
AUTUMN RITUALS I’M LOVING
I’ve always believed it’s the small steps, devotions, and seemingly insignificant actions that actually have the most impact. To our skin. To our health. To our emotional being. Everything we do creates a ripple effect that bleeds into the rest of our daily lives, building and shaping routines, rituals and our overall realities. As the weather changes, so too do our rituals. Here are the rituals I’m loving as I ebb and flow with this shifting season.
RADIANCE CLEANSING OIL SERUM
One of the first things I notice as we shift from Summer into Autumn as a very Vata being is how my skincare needs more support. This transitional season harnessing the element of air can create stress for the skin and skin barrier. Enter, Radiance. An all-in-one cleansing oil, serum and hydrating toner formulated to simplify your skin regimen without compromising your skin’s needs. Created to support the most sensitive and reactive of skin to soothe, tighten and tone without stripping the skin of its natural oils and microbiome. This gentle tonifying serum perfectly balances my sensitive skin, and provides moisture without being greasy. Some days I don’t use anything else.
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10/17/2025
Get ready to glow! A few more appointments available for the last week of October!
As we step into a new season, it's time to shift our skincare routine. Your skin is our largest organ and directly linked to your body's natural detoxification processes?
Treat your skin to a Signature Fem Facial and help clear stagnant lymph with lymphatic drainage massage, muscle toning, and a full nervous system reset. Or take it to the next level with our Buccal Massage Facial for deeper, cumulative results!
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10/02/2025
It's Kitchari Season!!
This incredible Ayurvedic stew, with as many variations as mom’s chicken soup is a natural panacea and effective tool in detoxification.
Spice up your meals and stay warm and well all season long. Head to the archives for a warming while cleansing one pot recipe. 🍵
Explore the whole detox program specifically designed to work with the natural energy of the season. No hunger or calorie counting, but a step-by-step seasonal kitchari-based cleanse and lifestyle program that balances and restores, not depletes. Included are videos, shopping lists, recipes and recordings.
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09/10/2025
New Moon Cacao and Reiki Ceremony Friday September 19th 7-9pm
Return again to the beginning. A new cycle and opportunity to renew, revisit, and connect.
Coinciding with a partial solar eclipse in Virgo, we’ll ground in meditation, share astrology insights, open our hearts with mama cacao and offer hands on reiki healing.
Link in bio to reserve your spot
08/06/2025
The New Moon is a portal — a soft, dark canvas inviting you to plant the seeds of your deepest intentions.
Join us for an evening of heart-opening cacao, guided meditation, and Reiki energy healing as we honor the quiet magic of new beginnings.
Together, we’ll slow down, reconnect, and align with the rhythms of the moon, so your intentions take root from a place of clarity and love.
💫 What to Expect
• Sacred cacao to open the heart
• Guided intention-setting ritual
• Hands on Reiki healing for renewal & alignment
• Gentle journaling + reflection time
• Astrology musings and herbal treats
📅 Date: Wednesday August 20th
📍 Location: East Blue Hill, private residence (address upon sign-up)
⏰ Time: 7-9pm
💌 Reserve your spot: Link in bio
Come as you are. Leave grounded, open, and ready to step into the next lunar cycle with intention. 🌙
08/04/2025
My books are open for holistic skincare services! Combining energy healing, facial lymphatic and structural massage techniques, and holistic support, pamper yourself with a facial or back treatment that supports and rejuvenates deeply.
Offering a full range of holistic services from holistic facials, body treatments, eyelash and brow lifts and natural henna tinting, and of course integrative nutrition, and reiki.
Appointments available Mondays, Thursdays and occasionally Saturdays. Contact me for more information.
08/02/2025
Celebrating 41 rotations around the sun. Shedding old, worn out masks and armor, and revealing a hidden depth and rawness waiting to emerge. This year has stirred my being on so many levels, stripping me down to my essence. Looking forward to this next chapter. Welcoming it all. Here I am.
07/30/2025
We are at the peak of summer. Hot, sticky and inflammatory, or dewy, light, bright and energized? Are you working with or against this season’s energy?
Summer can be a strange season to navigate for many. If you feel more reactive than usual, skin inflamed, feeling like you gain weight or bloat in the heat, or your cycle is suddenly out of balance, tune in and follow these steps for a summer that supports.
Want to dive deeper? Head to to learn more about Our Living with the Seasons Summer virtual lifestyle program and detox. It’s more than a detox, it’s a guide to build sustainable solutions.
07/29/2025
Back I. Stick and perfect for skin summer inflammationSpotlight on our Mist Immortelle Soothing Facial Toner and Mist - ✨
Formulated for the most reactive and irritated acne and rosacea prone skin, to soothe, hydrate and restore the delicate skin microbiome. Summer is here, and this was made for Pitta Season!
Named after the Mediterranean Immortelle, with youth-promoting properties, whose bright yellow petals never wilt or discolor. Intoxicating Jasmine Improves skin’s elasticity, while aloe Vera protects and tightens. Blue tansy heals and vitamin E acts as an antioxidant, while Colloidal Silver is a potent anti-inflammatory. Mist Immortelle is the underdog of our collection, but those that have discovered her, cherish her.
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Deep Nutrition + Integrative Reiki for the Holistically Minded. Health + Beauty, Uncompromised.
Flora ex Machina provides personalized holistic health care + healing reiki and an index of delicious healing and allergy-conscious recipes.
Holistic Nutritionist, Alle Weil went to school for nutrition to resolve the debilitating health issues she experienced from a young age. With a background in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurveda, Food Allergies and Sensitivities and Food Politics, Alle combines the ancient wisdom for a modern world and creates sustainable results suited to each individual.
Holistic Nutrition sessions involve bloodwork and dna analysis (if applicable), a deep dive into your diet and lifestyle and a 60 minute one-on-one session with Alle. The initial consultation also provides a month of email support. Sessions are made in person in Los Angeles, or over the phone or skype.
Reiki sessions are available in Los Angeles only. (special arrangements can be made for retreats, classes or travel.)
“I believe that there is no 100 percent failsafe or correct approach on how to eat and live well. Diet dogma comes in all shapes and sizes and change throughout the course of one’s life and needs. My philosophy is one of learning to benefit from many philosophies by broadening our knowledge of many traditional healing modalities.
In the end, we are all unique, complex creatures. We aren't perfect, we often want it all. In a modern society with so many often toxic options, we have to retrain our minds and bodies, find what works for ourselves, ignoring the nonsense of what is not suited for the unique individual. I firmly believe we can do this without sacrificing health or taste.
Live Beautifully.
