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The Palm Coast Regional Flagler Chamber of Commerce selected Premier Chiropractic as its 2024 Business of the Year.
In July 2021, Dr. Erika Equizi needed to make some extra money while her new business, Premier Chiropractic, was getting started. So she decided to get a part time job with Mark Woods, of Fun Coast Bartending, and serve at community events.
In June 2024, Equizi was at another community event, but this time, she wasn’t serving as bar tender: She was being honored with the Business of the Year Award by the Palm Coast Flagler Regional Chamber of Commerce.
“It’s been a tremendous change,” Equizi said, as she spoke to me near the bar at Channelside, where the chamber’s annual event was held, on June 26. “Three years ago, I was actually here, working for Mark.”
Woods reflected on seeing Equizi’s journey as a business owner.
“She did a few events for us, until she eventually got a little too busy,” Woods said. “I think it’s great [to see her succeed]. From behind the bar at these kinds of events, I see her making these connections. It’s paid off for her. She has an authenticity about her. She’s very personable and knowledgeable.”
Equizi grew up in Tampa and Jacksonville, received her undergraduate degree from The University of South Florida in Psychology, then attended Palmer College of Chiropractic in Port Orange. Equizi is active in many groups around Flagler County, including BNI Prestige Partners, as well as Professional Women of Flagler County. In fact, she was the 2022 Business of the Year from PWFC and is now the secretary of the board.
“I’ve grown tremendously because of everyone in this town, because of the love and support of the community,” Equizi said.
The most credit, though, goes to her staff, she said. When she sat down in the audience after receiving her award from the chamber, Equizi said, “the first thing I did was text my staff, making sure they know they matter.”
Dr. Autumn Quinn began working for Equizi in November 2022.
“What makes Dr. Erika successful is her personality — it’s who she is as a person,” Quinn said. “She’s very caring. She’s very open. She will have a conversation with you for 20 minutes, an hour, whatever the scenario is. She will get to the root cause of whatever is wrong with the patient. She will talk to you about other things to help you through life.”
If someone needs emergency treatment, Quinn said, “She’s there in a heartbeat.”
Premier Chiropractic moved to 108 Flagler Plaza Drive, near Winn Dixie, in 2023. Call (386) 585-4441.
