Melissa is a newlywed living with her wonderful husband in Miami, Florida. They attend Gesu Catholic Church, where A.J. asked Melissa on their first date & where the two were married. Melissa was blessed to receive her sacraments growing up and while she wasn’t practicing the faith, the seeds were being planted. It was later on during college that she had an encounter with Jesus that changed her life and convicted her to fully live out her faith with her whole heart and soul. Melissa was introduced to SoulCore in 2015, started participating in local classes in 2016 and was invited to attend a Discovery Retreat in 2018 to discern becoming a leader. She has been leading classes in South Florida ever since. She shares that she wasn’t out looking for SoulCore, but that Jesus brought it into her life to bear many fruits. SoulCore has helped Melissa grow deeper in her spiritual life, and has strengthened her mind through meditation, body through exercise, and soul through prayer. In addition to being part of our apostolate, Melissa works as a Marriage & Family Therapist and a Creighton Fertility Care Practitioner. She is passionate about helping couples and women of faith grow, heal, and become the best version of themselves.

In addition to managing SoulCore’s Social Media, Melissa also leads live SoulCore classes in the Miami, FL area, and is available for special events/private groups. You can reach Melissa at melissagracetablada@gmail.com