Melinda King

Counsellor & Functional Medicine Practitioner

Melinda King is a counsellor, functional medicine practitioner, nutritionist, and the host of The Mind Manual podcast. She is dedicated to helping people heal from the inside out by supporting the powerful connection between the gut, the brain, and emotional well-being. Her work is shaped by her own lived experiences, giving her a uniquely compassionate and grounded approach.

Melinda’s journey into this field began during her husband’s decade-long illness and passing, an experience that deeply reshaped her understanding of stress, grief, and the hidden layers of chronic disease. Years later, she supported her teenage son through a severe post-infectious illness that left him bedridden for years, a challenge that ultimately led to his full recovery and strengthened her belief in root cause healing. This trajectory inspired her to create and develop The Wellness House and now guides her work at the Centre for Digestive Health, where she supports clients with digestive disorders, autoimmune conditions, and lifestyle-related chronic illness.

Melinda holds a Master's in Counselling, along with postgraduate qualifications, and is registered with the Australian Counselling Association. She blends CBT, ACT, DBT, IFS, narrative therapy, and mindfulness-based approaches with functional medicine training from the Institute for Functional Medicine. Her integrative style helps clients understand both their emotional patterns and the physical drivers of their health, creating a space where they feel deeply seen and supported.

Through her clinical work, writing, speaking, and The Mind Manual, Melinda shares practical tools that make complex concepts accessible. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful. Healing begins within. When mind, body, and spirit are brought back into alignment, people can move from surviving to truly living with clarity, confidence, and optimal wellbeing.

You can learn more at https://www.themindmanual.com/ and https://www.centrefordigestivehealth.com