Melissa began her studies in many of the ancient and current wisdom teachings, communications and psychology in 1964 following an accident that resulted in a near-death experience. She attended cla...view moreMelissa began her studies in many of the ancient and current wisdom teachings, communications and psychology in 1964 following an accident that resulted in a near-death experience. She attended classes with her mentor, Wally Skaggs, for nearly a decade. She was on the Founding Board of a church whose philosophy was based on her teachings She work at the family owned psychiatric facility for ten years, and was awarded a Bachelor's degree from Johnston Collage, University of Redlands and a Master's Degree in Comparative Religions and ordination from the Aquarian Star Temple and Wisdom School. She continues to explore new ideas as well as expanding her own spiritual growth in this time of shifting into the age of Aquarius.view less