We were lucky to catch up with Dealyer Briggs recently and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Dealyer thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. How’s you first get into your field – what was your first job in this field?

After Hurricane Ivan I had to move back in with my mother because my apartment was affected by the storm. I had just had my daughter in 2004 and was employed at Walmart. while working at Walmart i enrolled in Massage therapy school for a while I tried to juggle mom, Sales associate and student after a while I was started to get tired so I left Walmart to focus on school. as graduation and the end of school was approaching in 2006 I started applying to different spas and doctors offices. no one was hiring immediately so I had to get the quickest job which was a housekeeper at a hotel. When I got off work I called everywhere with the question “Are you hiring for a massage therapist?” Newlin Chiropractic answered and told me to come in the next day for an interview. at the time I would work as a chiropractic assistant until I received my massage license. I was so happy I cried tears of gratefulness.

At the time of employment my goals were to be the best and I became the therapy department supervisor and was employed there for 8 years.

I am so happy that is where I started my massage therapy career. The knowledge of the body and skills I learned are priceless,

Dealyer, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I am originally from Pensacola ,Florida and from a young age I always knew I wanted to be a Massage Therapist and work in the medical field.

I specialize in Therapeutic Massage for chronic pain, helping my clients to understand the cause and how to correct certain habits or add habits to help them function better in daily life. a more holistic approach to pain in the body.

i provide therapeutic massage with spa relaxation. Which means we will work to get those knots, tension, and stress levels down all the while falling into a lull of peace and relaxation allowing you to have a overall sense of higher well-being when you leave the table.

Each session is all about my client their body is my work so I am present, focused and quiet so that I can provide the best massage and environment for them.

Nagozi Body and Skin Care is a safe place to relax and find peace from the outside world.

The Skin in my business comes from my research in healing and formulating because my son had severe eczema and i did not want him on such strong medication being so young. so I formulated a healing body butter to penetrate deep into the skin to add moisture hydrate for long periods of time reduce itch and heal the torn skin from scratching.

I am happy and proud everyday that I was chosen to touch people and make them feel better. Touch is so essential for thriving and have a sense of belonging. having a ear to listen and work to help someone feel better just to pour myself out to see the smile on their face. as adults we very seldom have someone to listen, work to serve you and heal you and figure out how to make you feel better! I love being that person.

Can you tell us about a time you’ve had to pivot?

I have always been behind the door working and sending the client/ patient to the front desk for 15 years!

this year I became full-time entrepreneur and I found myself lost because all I know is massage , so I found myself learning on my toes. I had to watch you-tube to learn marketing and front desk. Research on scripting and talking to clients after and before the session. POS , email marketing i learn something new everyday and I continue to talk and serve my clients more lightbulbs go off and ah ha moments are revealed.

Do you think you’d choose a different profession or specialty if you were starting now?

Yes I would choose Massage again there are so many possibilities and avenues I can take. I can changed my specialty or the road I want to go down and still be serving, healing and making people feel better.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://nagozi.square.site
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• Facebook: www.facebook.com/nagozibodyandskincarellc
• Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/DealyerBriggsL.M.T.
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