About

Melinda Barss,
B.A. Psychology
Reiki Master
Holistic Healer

Melinda has practiced forms of holistic medicine in Nova Scotia and Nunavut since 2006; she graduated from St. Francis Xavier University with a degree in Psychology and English. In 2007 she took certification in Non Violent Crisis Intervention. In 2014 she took her level one Tibetan and Usui Reiki Certifications. She later would complete her Degree as a Master in Reiki from Halifax Energy Therapy Lisa Malcolm, in 2016. In 2014 she took her Acu Tonic Sound Therapy Certification from Laura Kirstein, RAc. This method uses tuning forks instead of acupuncture needles on specific energetic meridian points to balance Qi, Chakras, and Organs. She pursued Traditional Chinese Medicine studies in 2016-2017 at Canadian College of Traditional Chinese Medicine learning Qi Gong, Acupressure, Massage, Tuina, Sweedish Massage, Cupping, and Herbal Medicine.

Melinda is a certified Trauma Informed Life Coach (The Center for Healing, 2024) and practices a collaborated combination of therapeutic approaches in psychological talk therapy since 2006. She has many certifications in various therapies such as Spiritual Life Coaching (Skill Up), Meditation (Art of Living Institute) (Course Flix), Mindfulness (Dr. Maria Partiquin), Mindfulness for the Modern World (Media Training Worldwide), PTSD healing (Government of Nunavut), Introduction to PTSD: Treating Trauma and Managing Symptoms (Skill Up), Suicide Prevention Diagnosis and Treatment (Gov of Nu), Becoming a Professional Life Coach (Dr. Elisaveta Pavlova), Basics of Herbal Medicine (BS Academy), Basics of Herbalism (Skill Up), Color Therapy (Course Flix), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (Advanced Ideas), Personal Development and Zen Teachings, Understanding Zen (Advanced Ideas), Ancestral Healing (Daniel Floor), Neurolinguistic Programming (David Key) (Advanced Ideas), Depression: Treatment Therapies and Triggers (Course Flix), How to Master NLP and the Law of Attraction (Sharon Bolt), Introduction to Aromatherapy (BS Academy), Mastering Panic Disorder Effective Techniques of Managing Anxiety (Areej Mughal, MA Psych), Build Your Self Esteem (Dr. Elisaveta Pavlova), Anxiety Management (Angelika Neupauerova RN), Past Life Regression (Chris du Toit), Psychotherapy (Government of Nunavut), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (PsyNOMAD), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (Government of Nunavut), Becoming A Holistic Health Practitioner (Course Flix).

Melinda is currently studying a certificate program in focused hypnotherapy from the school of David Key.

Her integrative approach to healing combines a functional medicine approach taking from both Western and Eastern healing methods to treat in a holistic manner identifying root causes of imbalance integrating Western methods with complementary therapies like acupressure, acutonic and sound therapy, Reiki, massage, herbal medicine, aromatherapy, intuitive medicine and spiritual healing.

Melinda’s strength lies in her capabilities to make her clients feel safe and comfortable, allowing vulnerability, trust, methods to reach true somatic feelings allowing deep energetic emotional and spiritual releases along with chakra, organ and energy balancing. She considers a comprehensive approach to treatment. Melinda’s commitment to integrative medicine helps her in identifying and addressing the underlying causes of each individual’s symptoms and treating them accordingly.

Melinda has actively sought knowledge in an array of different systemic disorders and their treatments, including but not limited to mental health disorders, with a focus on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. She has been at the forefront of integrating treatments which blend Eastern medicine’s approach with cutting-edge Western Psychological advances utilizing a functional systems-oriented approach.

At Healing Light Natural Health Integrative Medicine I:

Identify the root cause of imbalance at all levels for a customized treatment plan using a holistic medicine approach
Optimize your energy system and body’s natural ability to heal & regenerate
Will work closely with you to restore your healthy balance for optimal endurance, strength & mental acuity