Melissa Brocato is a life-long resident of the New Orleans area. She graduated with honors from Delgado Community College’s School of Massage Therapy and has been nationally certified through the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, licensed in the state of Louisiana, and a member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 2009. She is currently the AMTA Louisiana Membership Chairperson and represents Louisiana at the AMTA's House of Delegates.