My Vision
As a Spiritual Practitioner with over a decade of experience guiding individuals toward profound healing, my commitment is deeply personal: to reclaim our Ancestral ways of healing, to tap into Ancestral healing and wellness, and to honor the sacred connection between the mind, body, and spirit. I am also deeply committed to empowering others to embrace their intuition, navigate their spiritual growth, and connect with their sacred gifts.
The Path to Healing Without Limits
My spiritual journey started in a Catholic household where seeing and speaking with spirits was labeled as "bad." But no matter how much I was redirected, the path always found its way back to me.
I still remember being in third grade, exploring a friend's new basement, and stumbling upon a deck of Tarot cards wrapped in cloth. It was my first introduction to spiritual tools, and though I spent so many years leaning in and out of my gifts out of fear, my curiosity and my Ancestors became louder than any fear I held. Throughout my childhood and going into early adulthood, I’d always find myself drawn to botánicas, reading Tarot for loved ones, crafting herbal remedies, and learning about holistic healing and wellness.
In 2019, I stopped running and decided to walk alongside my fear, letting my gifts and Ancestors lead the way instead. We were going through such a heavy collective shift, and seeing the pain and burnout carried by so many people made one thing clear: I couldn't help others with their healing journey until I faced my own fears. This is what brought Healing Without Limits Apothecary to life. What started as 'Wicked Wick Candles' expanded into an online apothecary dedicated to Reiki-infused goodies, local pop-ups, and community events to offer a sacred space for real healing, wellness, and community. Today, as an Apetebi, I’m honored to keep learning from my Elders, deepening my practice, and staying anchored with my practices and community.
Melissa Barrios
(Meh-lee-sah Bah-rree-ohs)
she/her/ella