The Path to Healing Without Limits: A Medium's Journey

As a Spiritualist and practicing Medium with nearly a decade of experience guiding individuals toward profound healing, my commitment is deeply personal: to reclaim our Ancestral ways of healing, to tap into our spiritual wellness, and to honor the innate connection between the mind, body, and spirit.

An Early Calling

My spiritual journey began in a Catholic household where seeing and speaking with spirits was often deemed "bad." But my gifts could not be silenced. In grade school, while exploring a friend's home, a moment of curiosity drew me to a hole in the wall. Tucked inside, I found my very first tarot deck, wrapped in cloth, which became my first introduction to working with spiritual tools. Though I would dabble in and out of my gifts—fearing the judgment and some of the spirits I saw—my curiosity always led me back to my truth, often visiting botánicas to explore new decks and knowledge.

In 2019, the calling became undeniable. As a healer navigating the collective harm faced by BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ communities, I realized I needed to honor my true authentic self. There was no going back; I had to fully embrace my spiritual power. I committed to finding Elders who could support my gifts, help me learn, and allow me to serve my communities in a deeper way.

This led to the creation of Healing Without Limits Apothecary(initially Wicked Wick Candles), where I began making Reiki-infused goods to offer support and sacred landing spaces for those who needed alternative avenues for wellness. My apothecary has evolved and transformed alongside me.

Honoring My Ancestors and Our Collective Healing

As I have walked my path, crossing paths with many teachers and elders, I am grateful that I have found my spiritual home and am proud to say I am an Apetebí. This commitment is a fire ignited by my own journey of finding solace and healing through ancestral wisdom and by picking up where my Ancestors left off.

Melissa Barrios

(Meh-lee-sah Bah-rree-ohs)

she/her/ella

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