We had the good fortune of connecting with Chasidy K Ashley and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Chasidy K, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
The thought process behind the start of TBK Wellness Spa was to have a spa that treats it’s customers like family. I was interested in having a place where people would want to come, relax and enjoy being pampered.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
What sets TBK Wellness Spa apart from others is that we care about our customers. We take time to talk with them and learn their wants and needs and we try to incorporate that into each and every service. I’m proud that we get a chance to allow our guests to feel like they are coming home from the moment that they walk through the front door and they know that they are good hands. We provide first class service and you never receive anything less.

My career as a Massage Practitioner began 13 1/2 years ago. I worked for the massage franchise networks for a few years and realized this is not how business is supposed to be when it comes to alternative healthcare. So I began to save my money and focus on how to turn a dream into a reality.

There were quite a few challenges along the way. With a great credit score and money in the bank, no one would give me a loan for business. I was turned down over 10 times for loans. I applied for large and small loans and the answer was always met with a firm no! I turned the rejection into a positive by staying focused and not giving up- Now here I am in a space that is 3,125 square feet that includes a gym, infrared sauna, pedicure room, 3 massage room, a body scrub room 2 private suites, and 2 facial rooms! The lessons that I learned along the way are that you never accept no for an answer- Always stay true to who you are and what you want.
What I want the world to know about my brand is that “TBK Wellness Spa” is a spa that treats you like family. We genuinely care about who you are as a person. (We even provide gifts on your birthday when you book a service with us.) We don’t rush your service nor do we make you feel as if you are just another client. You are family- and family takes care of family!

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If a friend was visiting the city I would being their visit at TBK Wellness Spa. Let’s make a day of it! We’d start off with the amazing body scrub, followed by a relaxing massage. Then we’d get facials and pedicures and then it’s off to eat! St. Angelos pizza in Smyrna is by far one of the best places to enjoy a great slice or two. Then it’s over Piedmont Park to walk off the pizza. We’d walk around and enjoy the scenery and just hang out.

Then its up to Alpharetta to the Avalon to do some shopping. They really did a great job with the outdoor mall and I enjoy the all of the nice stores. Cafe Intermezzo has the best white hot chocolate and you can not come to Georgia without having a cup- and yes it’s great all year around.

My next favorite place to hang out in Atlanta is at home!! I am truly a home body and I love to cook. So if you come here to visit me cooking and watching movies is one of my favorite things to do! I make really good pancakes with the golden crunchy edge. I live a very quiet life and being a business owner and being open 7 days a week keeps me very busy.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
My recognition goes directly to my right hand man-Jay. He has authentically been the backbone of my business. He has provided me with great mentorship and has helped my to company succeed!

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