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C h e c k o u t A B M P 's l a t e s t n e w s a n d b l o g p o s t s . Av a i l a b l e a t w w w. a b m p . c o m . 19 How Do You Thank Clients? If you would like to show your appreciation for your clients, check out these ideas from other massage therapists. "Every client gets a piece of chocolate after their massage. Plus, I enter their name into a basket after their massage to win a monthly giveaway spa gift for $10 off on their birthday." Mary Kelly "I send them birthday cards, and I give little discounts and coupons at the holidays. I try to let my clients know they are really important to me." Cathy Podd "I say it with my words and give them cookies." Michelle Alexander-Batac "Sweet orange oil is an inexpensive and wonderful little gift that keeps on giving. I also know they feel my heart in my work each time, which we both are grateful for. I love my clients." Crystal Joy Kelly A WALKING ADVERTISEMENT Clients who appreciate massage therapists are like walking advertisements, more likely to refer others to you with their rave reviews. "I love clients who are appreciative and voice how much massage has helped them," says Jennifer Thibault of New Hampshire. Deanna Cline, an LMT in Florida, agrees. "I really appreciate honesty, trust, and the appreciation of the value of care you're trying to give them. I'm blessed to have such wonderful clients!" OWNERSHIP OF HEALTH Clients who are informed and aware of their bodies are favorites of bodyworkers. Maryanne Gilbert of Colorado says, "I appreciate clients who take ownership of their health and well-being—for example, by practicing good self-care between massage appointments." Natalie Lorick, a massage therapist in California, values proactivity and reciprocity in clients' willingness for self- care, and those who appreciate their own body and story. California therapist Jean Zagrodnik says, "I love all my clients, but really enjoy working with clients who have a deep connection to their own body, like yoga teachers, dancers, and athletes. I love when my clients are tuned in to what I am doing and where I am in relation to where they are. What fun that is." TELL ME …