About Melissa

— the accidental drowning of her young son, Drew. This heartbreaking event led her to confront the deepest layers of grief and ultimately uncover transformative lessons about healing after loss.

Over twenty years ago, Melissa made a life-altering choice: to embrace grief as a sacred, ongoing process — not something to "get over," but something to grow through. Rather than allow her pain to define her, she chose to reimagine her son’s loss as a source of wisdom. She transformed his absence into a powerful, guiding presence that continues to shape her life and uplift others.

Through this journey, Melissa discovered a profound truth: grief doesn’t define us — the choices we make in the presence of grief do. With courage, love, and resilience, she has become a global voice in grief recovery, showing others that healing is not only possible — it can be purposeful.

As a Certified Heart-Centered Grief & Bereavement Specialist, Melissa combines professional expertise with the deep empathy that only lived experience can provide. Her personal journey through child loss gives her the ability to connect authentically with individuals navigating the complex emotions of grief, trauma, and emotional healing.

Melissa’s approach to grief support is holistic and deeply personal. She believes that grief recovery is not one-size-fits-all — each journey is unique. By integrating a wide range of healing modalities such as energy work, meditation, somatic practices, and spiritual tools, she helps clients discover what resonates most for them. The result is a compassionate, customized healing experience that guides others toward resilience, emotional restoration, and renewed purpose.

Today, Melissa is more than a grief survivor. She is a mentor, healer, and transformational guide who walks alongside those who are rebuilding their lives after loss.