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, received her first oracle deck and began offering psychic readings to family, friends, and then extending these services to the public. 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. During her lifetime, Melinda has studied many other Eastern and Western Healing modalities and certifications. With this knowledge and practice she provides comprehensive full mind body soul spirit to the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health of her clients both in person, and online.

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. More recently, Melinda has completed certifications recognized by the American Psychological Association to support her in doing Psychedelic Integration Sessions with her clients, both in person, and online. Melinda is currently studying a certificate program in focused hypnotherapy from the school of David Key.

Her integrative approach to healing combines 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, spiritual healing, and talked based sessions rooted in psychological theory and protocol.

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.

Melinda also has a publishing company – www.healinglightpress.com and is a published author. Her books can be found for purchase here – books.by/healing-light-press and healinglightpress.gumroad.com . She also provides certification programs in relation to healing and spiritual health – Spirit Led Education for the Healing Professional here – www.healinglightnaturalhealth.com/academy .

At Healing Light Natural Health, 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