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Peace of mind for your property. Add Business Personal Property Insurance at ascpskincare.com 75 with sensitive skin, are getting oncology certified, or work with other types of invisible conditions makes you more approachable. If you haven't yet, try offering a "new client facial" with built-in consultation time. It shows you are dedicating your time to learning more about them and their needs. Know when to reschedule clients if you're operating below full capacity. If you don't feel confident working comfortably on the energy you have, you're doing a disservice to your clients. They're looking forward to this as much as you look forward to your appointments! Be understanding when a client is sick and needs to reschedule. Protecting yourself from no- shows is different from charging someone who isn't well or experiencing an emergency. Since some conditions can change, doing a quick check-in before each visit saves time for you and your client while ensuring your room is perfectly set up. This can easily be done beforehand via email or by sending a digital consent form. THE ESTHETICIAN'S ROLE I hope this opens your mind to working with all types of folks. At the same time, we need to take care of ourselves. Our work is deeply physical, and we absorb a lot of mental energy. Find ways to release that tension. For me, getting up early and having quiet time to prepare makes all the difference. I make matcha, do some gentle stretches, and sit outside in silence before starting the workday. I also make a smoothie for breakfast (working with a dietitian has been helpful so my face doesn't hurt as much from chewing) and stock an extra one in my refrigerator at the studio for energy when I'm booked back to back. Our work is demanding both mentally and physically, so find some time to unwind, however that looks for you. It's important to maintain positive thoughts and visions, no matter what we might live with—because we all have something. Each client is unique, and we can never forget the individuality they bring into our space. Without a thorough intake, we don't know what a client's skin or spirit brings to the table unless they feel comfortable sharing. Our role is to guide that conversation and hold space for whatever they choose to reveal so we can adjust our care accordingly. Ultimately, that's what turns a good service into a transformative one, ensuring clients leave feeling a deep sense of renewal. Dancer and choreographer Martha Graham once said, "The body says what words cannot." Interpret it how you wish, but I like to believe she meant that our bodies carry a strong human instinct. In our work, learning to ask clients what their body is telling them (and honoring what our own bodies need) changes everything. Note 1. Maureen Salamon, "Invisible Illness: More than Meets the Eye," Harvard Health Publishing, May 1, 2023, health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/ invisible-illness-more-than-meets-the-eye.