Melinda Vail was raised in upstate New York, with her mother, father, and three sisters. She attributes her clairvoyance to her strong Irish Catholic background.

I think its generational "energy" Melinda states, "And either being braver or stupider than anybody else at having what comes into my mind go out of my mouth."

As her study of spiritual energy progressed in her life, Melinda realized that she could connect with people who have already crossed over (passed away) and could gain insightful information from them for the living.

Melinda’s main mission/message is to teach individuals how to tap into their spiritual essence by providing the necessary tools to understand the energetic patterns created in childhood which may prohibit balance in adulthood.

Today, Melinda lives and works in Tempe Arizona, where she maintains a successful practice as the leading intuitive therapist in the Southwest. She is also a certified hypnotherapist, lecturer, and author.

Melinda currently counsels and reads for people all over the world. She takes appointments for readings and counseling sessions in-person and over-the-phone for those clients who live out-of-state or out of the country. Her unique ability to provide insightful information from mere photographs allows her to help all people regardless of their location. Her special abilities have also aided several law enforcement agencies in helping to solve crimes and find missing persons.

As a certified hypnotherapist, Melinda's specialty is cultivating and healing the inner child. Her guidance extends to victims of emotional abuse, incestuous molestation, bipolar disorder, alcoholism, and drug addiction. In addition to her clients, Melinda mentors other fellow counselors and healing professionals in understanding the subconscious mind and its many attributes.

Melinda had appeared on local television and radio programs spreading her message. She is also a regular contributing writer to several local magazines . Melinda has spoken nationally at such events as "Celebrate Your Life" along with Sylvia Browne, Wayne Dyer, and James Redfield, author of the "Celestine Prophecy" and "Celebrating Body, Mind & Spirit" in Spokane, Washington along with John Holland and Wyatt Webb.

Melinda’s book "The Other Side of the Vail". Received rave reviews on Amazon.com. The book covers general spiritual topics including how energy works, duality, and ego versus spirit, as well as real client readings and testimonials.