Meet the Staff
Deela Kay Brewer
Owner/Pet Stylist
I began my career in the pet industry over 16 years ago in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Starting as a groomer's assistant in a busy vet clinic owned by Dr Kevin Adney where I learned the fundamentals of safe pet handling and the grooming process. After several years of experience and continued education, I accepted a position as salon manager for a very busy spa. In 4 years, my team and I tripled the clientele and won the Safe Salon award every year. In 2015, I moved to Florida and began the process of realizing my dream of opening The Sandy Paw. Using what i have learned over the years, we have created a one of a kind experience for our clients and their furry best friends.
Lyric Musgrove
Salon General Manager
As a little girl growing up going to pet stores for my own animals, I was always drawn the grooming section but I never thought my dreams would become a reality. I graduated high school in 2013 and immediately found myself in a salon. I was thrown into it with no experience, having to teach myself the ins and outs of the grooming world. A year later I got a job grooming at petco where I worked on mastering my skills and eventually became a salon manager. Deela found me, a broken down corporate groomer, in early 2019 and brought back the life in me as a pet stylist. The sandy paw is more than a place of employment for me, it’s my second home. A promise to all my clients: your furry family members will always be treated as if they were my own and I will always strive to make sure you and your pet are always satisfied.
Destiny Szymczak
Pet Stylist
I've always had a dog in my life. and I've always known that I wanted to work with dogs. So I started out my career as a bather. Some days going into the salon didn't feel like working at all! It was exciting and everyday was different. I knew this was my calling! It wasn't very long after working in the salon that I went to grooming school to be a certified pet stylist. I graduated in 2015. This career has been rewarding in so many ways. The bond and trust that I build with the dog and their owners is incredible. Making the dogs feel their best is what I love to do.Â
In 2018 I moved to Florida and found The Sandy Paw. This is my happy place.
Alexis Allen
Pet Stylist
Growing up I have always been surrounded by furry friends and family. My parents work with thoroughbreds and naturally my first job was with them riding and caring for the large beasts. I fell in love with my horse instantly, but all good things do come to an end. After spending most of my life at the barn I eventually had to find a more stable job and ended up bathing dogs for a big box store. When I was told I had natural talent for handling animals, I decided to take training in Grooming Dogs. Turns out it was a good fit, but for the last few years I felt as though I out grew the "pet store salon" and when I heard Deela was looking to looking for an experienced groomer at a private pet spa; with a chance to learn even more I jumped at the opportunity. Now I am a full-time pet stylist with one of the best crews I have ever had the pleasure to work with!
