About Lynda


Lynda Barbaccia is an award-winning author, professional speaker, life coach, wellness counselor, healer and workshop facilitator.
Lynda has spent more than 20 years dedicated to the personal, professional and academic exploration of spirituality, healing and consciousness. Throughout her journey she spent time studying with Native American elders and learned the practice of shamanism and earth-based healing practices.
She studied psychology, buddhist philosophy and ritual at Naropa University. She also studied Buddhist philosophy with such masters as Thich Nhat Hanh and Sogyal Rinpoche.
Her work and training has taken her deeply into the world of Indigenous healing, corporate culture and alternative medicine.
Lynda works as a healer, teacher and consultant with individuals and groups in settings as diverse as corporations, conferences and hospitals.
Born in San Jose, California, Lynda lives in Los Angeles,CA. and Taos, New Mexico.
Traveling and spending time in nature remain her greatest joy while continuing to explore and share in the spiritual traditions of the world.
Lynda has been featured on numerous radio and TV shows. Her latest book Simple Wisdom for the Not So Simple Business World has won 10 awards, including the International Book award for the best Business/Motivational book of 2010.