Namaste
What's Natural Healer™?
In short, Natural Healer™ is an online learning institution providing easy to follow self-paced, online training in the glorious fields of energy & natural healing! Founded by the loving energy healer & Usui Reiki Master Teacher Melissa Crowhurst in 2014, Natural Healer™ is a board certified accredited school with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and an accredited institution with the International Natural Healers Association (INHA) and Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA).
All Natural Healer™ -issued certifications are accredited with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP), the International Natural Healers Association (INHA), the Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA), the International Association of Therapists (IAOT), the Natural Healer Society (NHS), and the Massage Association of Australia (MAA). *excepting the Powerful Self-healing in 5 Simple Steps course.
Who's Melissa?
It’s so good to finally meet you ♥ No matter what it is, there’s a reason you’ve ended up here right now, reading these words. I’d like to thank you for taking the time to learn a bit more about me. So, what led me to where I am now? A fabulous path with lots of twists and turns!
In the early 2000s, I embarked on a journey of self-discovery which lead to a very rewarding and beautiful spiritual awakening. I since mastered the healing arts of massage and Reiki (a form of energy healing).
I also sharpened my intuitive skills and awareness, as well as created my own ‘spin’ on healing, which I refer to as “loving energy healing” – you’ll often see me hashtag it as #biglove!
After I graduated as a certified Usui Reiki Master Teacher (14 February 2014) from the Yogananda Institute, I became the proud Founder and lead instructor of Natural Healer™. I’m also an Accredited Training Provider (IAOT), CPE Provider and Full Member of the Massage Association of Australia (MAA), President of the Natural Healer Society (NHS), Certified Meditation Teacher (MSA), and Massage Therapist (DMA). I’m also an author, podcaster, blogger, and speaker.
I absolutely love creating easy, actionable ways for everyday people to heal themselves, others and even their pets! My goal, my purpose, is to help Natural Healer™ bring high quality information and content – be it a blog post, book or course – that serves your greatest and highest good in today’s busy, modern age.
Enjoy this journey my friends! Namaste, Melissa ♥ #biglove
Are Natural Healer course's accredited?
Is this course accredited?
Yes! Natural Healer™ is a board certified, accredited school with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners (AADP) and an accredited institution with the International Natural Healers Association (INHA) and Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (CTAA). Instructor Melissa is also an Accredited Training Provider with the International Association of Therapists (IAOT) and the Massage Association of Australia (MAA).

This means all of Natural Healer’s* graduates, who hold their unique Natural Healer issued certificate, are recoginised by:
- The American Association of Drugless Practitioners (USA),
- The International Natural Healers Association^ (USA and Worldwide),
- The International Association of Therapists (UK and Worldwide),
- The Complementary Therapists Accredited Association (Worldwide),
- The Massage Association of Australia (AUS), and
- The Natural Healer Society (Worldwide).
Because our courses are accredited worldwide (internationally), they can/will be recognized in countries like Australia, the USA and UK to name just a few. By holding an accredited certification, it means the qualification meets the criteria and guidelines placed upon them by the accrediting body. Accreditation and accredited certifications are not the ‘trigger’ for the graduate being able to work with the public.
Each country (and each state/territory within each country) will have their own requirements for any graduate to be able to practice with the public, such as registering a business and having liability insurance. Most of Natural Healer course’s provide suggestions for starting an energy healing business.
^ All graduates holding Natural Healer-issued certifications receive an exclusive discount for their first year of INHA membership.
*The only certificates which are not accredited are the Powerful Self Healing completion certificate, the Natural Healer Society (NHS) membership certificate, and the “Ultimate Natural Healer” Certificate of Recognition.
Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Points
- CPE stands for “Continuing Professional Education” and is granted to well-structured programs that provide further education for graduates in professional occupations.
- Successfully completing this course and receiving the certification allows Massage Association of Australia (MAA) members the ability to earn CPE credits towards their membership all while enhancing their clinical skills, business skills and professional knowledge.

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