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ascp and you: your turn Ideas From Our Members This issue's question: What is the best thing you gain from your work as an esthetician? BLAIR ALYCE VIA FACEBOOK A connection that transcends words. It happens in total quiet, and is transmitted by touch that is accompanied with my mindful attention and healing intentions for my client. All that I give is given to myself—it's almost like the treatment is being given to myself! ROSEMARIE HUNTER CHARLESTON, WEST VIRGINIA I gain absolute joy knowing that I have helped someone boost their self-esteem/ confidence and look good doing it! LAQUINTA HENNING-OSORIO VIA FACEBOOK The joy of my clients in the transformation of their skin. To help them with their acne, pigmentation, and other skin concerns is very gratifying. DEBBIE MCLAUGHLIN ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA Independence! MERI BRIMHALL VIA FACEBOOK Answer our next question: How do you feel about tipping, and how do you deal with it in your practice? Email your answer today to editor@ascpskincare.com. Answers will appear in the November/December issue, and may be edited for length and clarity. 40 ASCP Skin Deep September/October 2012 I feel very calm when I am giving a facial. I get just as much stress relief as my clients. DEBBIE WAGNER CENTRAL VALLEY, NEW YORK A greater understanding of the human psyche. When someone feels empowered and beautiful, they can achieve so many things that they felt they could not before. We are the gatekeepers of unlocking someone's hidden potential. Esthetics is far more than skin deep. You truly build lasting and positive relationships with clients. It is so rewarding to see someone start to blossom into who they are intended to be, just because they feel better about themselves. The best reward is when you give someone that much loving energy, the natural balance then returns it to you. I often feel more centered, balanced, and grounded after treatments. Knowing that the more positive energy I give, the more I get back, makes it very easy to go to work. JENNY HART VIA FACEBOOK Q: Q&A