Melissa Jolly Graves’ journey is a testament to resilience, faith, and the transformative power of holistic healing. Born with an innate curiosity and a deep sense of connection to the world, Melissa’s life has been a mosaic of challenges and triumphs, each shaping her into the multifaceted healer, matriarch, and visionary she is today.

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Melissa was born into a low-income family where food was scarce. Her father was a criminal, and both parents struggled with addiction. At age three, Melissa was left alone to care for her baby sister. Growing up in the hood of South Minneapolis, she walked to school past homes with bars on their doors and windows. Her father disappeared from her life when she was just eight years old. Witnessing the destructive impact of addiction in her family, Melissa’s early years were marked by instability and hardship.

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From a young age, Melissa endured unimaginable trauma. At age five, her sexual experiences began, and throughout her childhood, she suffered physical, emotional, verbal, and sexual abuse. These harrowing experiences could have broken her, but they became the foundation of her incredible strength and resilience. From a young age, Melissa was also a born seer, able to see angels and demons. These experiences, though profound and sacred, were often misunderstood. Memories of seeing spirits, experiencing premonitions, and interacting with otherworldly energies shaped her spiritual awareness. However, they also led to challenges as she navigated a world that could not comprehend her gifts. These abilities brought both wonder and fear as she grew up seeing and feeling the unseen forces around her.

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Eventually, Melissa ended up in foster care. At 16, she aged out of the system and took on the immense responsibility of attending school, working, and paying for her apartment. Despite these challenges, she persevered, demonstrating remarkable determination and strength. At 18, Melissa welcomed her first child, beginning her journey into motherhood with the same resilience that had carried her through life. Today, she is the proud mother of three children and grandmother to two beloved grandbabies.

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Melissa began her career as a Licensed Practical Nurse in 2006, drawn to the art and science of caregiving. However, her path soon expanded far beyond conventional medicine. Her calling to explore the realms of spirituality, energy healing, and holistic wellness led her to study 24 distinct healing modalities, including Reiki, Quantum Touch, Shamanism, and Crystal Reading. These practices became the foundation of her work, intertwining science and spirituality in a way that resonates deeply with those she serves.

In 2020, Melissa established a science lab attached to her healing center, Euphoric Source. This groundbreaking endeavor allowed her to conduct experiments validating the efficacy of energy healing, bridging the gap between spiritual practices and scientific evidence. Her dedication to this mission earned her national recognition, including an invitation to speak at the prestigious National Symposium for Holistic Arts Practitioners at Harvard University Faculty Club. In 2017, she was nominated as one of 30 masterminds in the United States to attend the 6th National Symposium for Holistic Arts at Harvard University.

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Melissa’s journey has not been without adversity. Diagnosed with neuroblastoma in October 2021, she chose to embrace a natural healing path, incorporating herbs, fever baths, sweat lodges, and oxygen therapy. Through this challenging chapter, her unwavering faith, hope, and love have been her compass. She thrives on the belief that a strong spirit can conquer any obstacle, embodying this philosophy in every aspect of her life.

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Beyond her professional pursuits, Melissa treasures her role as a wife, mother, and grandmother. Being a matriarch is her greatest joy; she finds a profound purpose in nurturing her family. Her spirituality blooms as she navigates life’s complexities, looking to her spirit to fuel her resilience and compassion.

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Melissa’s commitment to improving the world extends to her creative endeavors. She is an accomplished author, co-authoring six books and three journals, including publications such as The Ancestors Within and The Ultimate Guide to Healing. She also produces a documentary, The Science Behind Faith Healing, which delves into the scientific evidence supporting energy healing and the power of thought. Additionally, Melissa was a radio host with a remarkable following of over 400,000 listeners.

A woman of many passions, Melissa finds joy in pursuits as varied as drag racing with the NHRA and advocating for autistic, non-speaking adults through documentary filmmaking. Her life is a vibrant tapestry of service, exploration, and connection.

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Melissa Jolly Graves believes in fully embracing life—mind, body, and spirit. She views the unseen forces influencing our existence as sources of inspiration and strength. Her life motto is "No pain, no spirit." The more pain you experience, the more strength you have in your spirit. Melissa aims to awaken others to these forces and promote a more connected and harmonious world.1