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Ellie C.

Marketing/ ProTeam Manager; Columbus, OH

She is from Miami, FL but her journey brought her to Columbus, OH.
Her love for piercing started very young, and she wanted to pursue it as a career path but didn’t know how to combine it with her love for film, photography and business marketing.
“Working for Stiletto has allowed me to stay connected to this industry, expand my knowledge from behind the scenes, and connect with so many talented piercers through our social media pages!”

Contact me at: stilettoproteam@gmail.com

Aaron Wood

Local Tattoo and Laser in Lansing, MI (USA)

Meet Aaron, who also goes by Malibu. Malibu has been piercing for over 12 years and has been a body mod apprentice for 2 years under the legendary Shawn O’Hare.

Malibu keeps busy when he isn’t in the studio piercing as he is also a suspension performer and practitioner for the over 5 years! His interest in this craft started at a young age, and the interest later became into an obsession that lead him to pursuing his dreams and passions.

The last 3 years, he has been traveling to further his education in our industry.

Malibu is a father and spend most of his time with his partner and their children. “Being a piercer has giving me the ability to not only do what I love, but show my children if you work hard and follow your dreams you can achieve anything.”

Instagram: @modifiedby_malibu

Alex Christopher

Owner of Black Moon Piercing in Edison, New Jersey. (USA)

Alex has been piercing professionally for about 10 years and has never thought of looking back!

“Opening my doors was one of the best decisions I have ever made to give my clients a beautiful, sterile, and safe environment to express themselves.”

Alex states his passion developed long ago in high school. He was either getting pierced, piercing himself, or finding ways to express who he was inside and out. He loves learning, and sharing his knowledge with others

“I am a huge science nerd- and always have to know the science behind anything piercing related.”

Alex’s talents extend behind his abilities, but into his character as well.

“Be nice, forgive people that want to learn and grow, and share your knowledge to the best of your abilities! You weren’t born with a halo.”

Instagram: @alexchrist0pher

Alyssa Doss

Evil Genius Tattoo Club in Lafayette, IN (USA)

“I have been professionally piercing for three years along both sides of the Indiana/Illinois border. I have been an APP member in good standing for two years! From a young age, I have always been intrigued with body piercings and captivated by fine jewelry, but I never thought I would be so fortunate to join the industry and combine my two passions.

After about two years into college, I dropped out and decided I wanted to work hard and pursue my passion for body piercing – I haven’t looked back since! I love working with my amazing clients to create something beautiful and unique that showcases their personalities and gives them confidence.

I thoroughly enjoy visiting other piercing studios, participating in opportunities for my continued education, and traveling. When not in the studio, I love spending time with my hedgehog Clover, running 5ks, and taking on new art projects!

I am so fortunate to be able to do what I love every day, and I am eager to see what the future holds!”

Instagram: @tati.piercings

Annika Hopkins

Owner of Oddballs Tattoo & Piercing in Elkhart, Indiana (USA)

Annika has been professionally piercing for 6 years, is working on a 2 year PMU apprenticeship, and specializes in hyper realistic microblading, permanent eyeliner, and faux freckles. When she’s not in her shop, she is at home with family or playing roller derby. Annika and her husband also focus their time traveling to different conventions and do guest spots. It is their way in keeping up with the industry and endlessly grow and adapt.

Instagram: @Alt.by.annika

Bold and Gold Piercing Art

Piercing Studio in Edinburgh, Scotland (UK)

Bold and Gold Piercing Art was a concept birthed from a vision owner Nikki Lloyd-Proctor had to create a harmonious space aligned with the energy she wanted and her clients deserved.

After 9 years Nikki felt she’d outgrown the space she worked from within the tattoo studio she co-founded with her husband in 2012 and took a leap of faith to open what became Edinburgh’s first piercing only studio in 2021 (and currently Edinburgh’s only full team member UKAPP studio).

Bold and Gold is a not just a team but a family of 5 who share a passion and love for the piercing industry. The girls at Bold and Gold are multifaceted humans and that’s reflected in the studio.

They offer very bespoke experiences to their clients all starting with a wee cup of tea on arrival.

In addition to the traditional act of piercing, thye offer ear spa services as well as energy healing appointments and of course a plethora of handmade solid gold jewellery.

Instagram: @boldandgoldpiercingart

Chloe Victoria

Evergreen Studio in Coventry, UK (UK)

Bio coming soon …

Instagram: @chloevictoriapiercer

Christophe

Owner of Christophe BodyPiercing Shop in Saint-Pierre, Reunion (FR)

Christophe, a seasoned piercer with 15+ years of experience, is based in Saint-Pierre, Reunion. He began his career in Bourg St Maurice, Savoie. Known for his expertise in piercing and commitment to quality jewelry, Christophe specializes in freehand piercing. His studio offers a relaxed yet hygienic environment.

Christophe prides himself on offering a wide range of jewelry and tailoring each service to meet the specific needs of his clients.

Instagram: @christophe_bodypiercing

Corey Godoy

Forbidden Images Tattoo in Trinity, FL (USA)

My passion for body piercing began when I got my lip pierced at 14. A year later, I got my first tattoo and knew I wanted to be a part of this industry.

I started my piercing apprenticeship in Columbus, Ohio, in 2010, and moved to Tampa, FL in 2014.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my job is building connections with clients and helping them bring their piercing visions to life. I especially love doing conch and forward helix piercings.

When i’m not piercing, i’m spending quality time with my wife and daughter.

Instagram: @Stabgawd

Elizabeth Moore

Body Alter in Workshop, England (UK)

Elizabeth has been a body piercer since 2006. She loves ear curations, and her favorites to perform are the daith and conch piercings. Elizabeth frequents at piercing conferences and provides assistances, but her biggest reward is that enjoys supporting and networking with other piercers in the industry. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, studying Tudor history, and is currently completing an anatomy & piercing physiology qualification!

Instagram: @elizabethmoore_piercing

Ernest

Vauban Tattoo in Bayonne, France (France)

Ernest is a professional piercer specialized in the art of luxury. With an outstanding career, he has established himself as one of the best in his field, perfecting his craft over the years. Ernest trained in London in the mid-90s where he honed his skills to become a master in the art of piercing. A member of the prestigious Pro Piercing France collective, Ernest is also a prominent member of the Pro Team Stiletto Piercing Supplies, where he collaborates with other experts to advance the high-end piercing industry. His passion for piercing and his commitment to excellence make him an essential reference for those seeking a luxury
piercing experience.

After about two years into college, he dropped out and decided he wanted to work hard to pursue his passion for body piercing. “I love working with my amazing clients to create something beautiful and unique that showcases their personalities and gives them confidence.”

Instagram: @lesaiguillesdernest

Filipa Batista

11:11 Joalharia in Setubal, Portugal (PT)

I’m Filipa and I’ve been a professional piercer since 2018. I never imagined this would be my career path when I performed my very first piercing at the age of 11 years old. I always loved having my ears full of piercings but thought my body rejected all the piercings due to troublesome healings.

As a piercer, I invest a lot in my profession with personal growth, continuing in my education attending as many different conferences and workshops as I can.

In 2023 I opened my own shop, the first jewelry store exclusively for piercing in my town and today I’m able to help others with the trauma of previous piercings by using the best materials and implementing the safest piercing procedures in my practices.

My favorite type of work are ear styling and nipple piercings.

It makes me proud of myself to run with my passion and create beautiful artwork!

Instagram: @filipa.bodypiercer

Giuseppe De Palo (Beppe)

Owner of Indastria Piercing in Padova, Italy (Italy)

I’m Beppe, a piercer since the early 90s. I founded Indastria Piercing Tattoos and Fine Jewelry in 1998. Since then, I’ve been dedicated to honing my skills in body piercing and suspension.

I’ve attended and spoken at industry conferences like APP, BMX-NET, APTPO, YouModify, and suspension events like Italian Suscon, Oslo Suscon, and Dallas Suscon.

My journey and experience has led me to become the co-founder of APTPO (Italian Piercers and Tattooist Association) and the Italian Suscon Suspension Team. In 2011, I also became the distributor for Indastrial Strength Cooperation in Italy and Europe. I specialize in freehand piercing for both body piercing and suspensions.

Instagram: @beppe_indastria & @indastriashop

Jean Boucher

Owner of Elegance Piercing & Tattoo in Worcester, Massachusetts. (USA)

Jean has been piercing professionally just for 15 years and has been an APP member for almost 10 years. He loves networking with all of his staff members in his studio and teaming up with local piercers in his area.

Jean is currently working towards his goal of providing educational classes and workshops and wishes to be able to do so at APP some day.

Instagram: @Eleganceworc

Julie Taylor

Owner of Skin Decision in Nova Scotia, Atlantic Canada (Canada)

Meet Julie, a professional piercer with over two decades of experience. Since 1996, she’s been sharing her knowledge through Skin Decision and the Association of Professional Piercers. Julie also travels throughout North America to provide leadership training in studios.

From her home office in the Nova Scotia, Julie manages two Skin Decision locations. Beyond piercing, she’s a passionate Qigong instructor and enjoys working with native medicinal plants.

Julie is a dedicated member of the Association of Professional Piercers, volunteering in various roles, including on the Conference Committee, as an instructor, and as Volunteer Coordinator.

Instagram: @juliethepiercer

Julien Sedlak

Owner of Bleu Carbone, Vienne, France (France)

Julien has been a professional piercer for 15 years. He worked at the beginning of his career in many shop to enhance his skills and met his mentor Morgan Dubois in 2010; with his help Julien discovered a new vision of body art and body piercing.

He loves creating unique projects with his customers & advising them to create a beautiful masterpiece. Besides being on the Stiletto ProTeam, he is also a member of Pro Piercing France collective, where he takes part to events as a speaker and participant for educational purpose. On his down time, Julien spends time with his family and travels.

Instagram: @bleucarbone.vienne

Krysta Rae

Owner of Pinpoint Body Piercing in Twin Falls, ID (USA)

Hi, i’m Krysta Rae, the proud owner of Pinpoint Body Piercing. I’ve been professionally piercing for 14 years, and I recently opened my own studio to elevate body piercing standards in Idaho, especially the Magic Valley.

I’m passionate about ear curations, working with unique anatomy, and using solid gold jewelry. One of the things I love most about being a piercer is the variety. Every person’s anatomy is different, so I’m constantly challenged and learning new techniques.

Instagram: @piercingsby.krystarae

Marcos Perez

Incienso Tattoo & Piercing Studio in Arecibo, Puerto Rico (USA)

Marcos has been a body piercer for 9 years. He is actively educating new piercers in the industry at local and international conferences providing his private body piercing classes where he offers three levels of course education – Beginners, Intermediate, and Advanced. Students explore a range of crucial topics including: The history of Body Piercing, Biosafety and Infection Control, Basic Anatomy, Professional Tips and Techniques, Choosing the Right Jewelry, and much more.

Instagram: @Marcosperezpiercer

Nicolas Pature

Syam Tattoo Ink in Buchelay, France (France)

“I have been a body piercer since 2001, the founder and the president of Pro Piercing France.

I’ve been interested in the world of body modification since I was 14 years old when I started reading the secret “Tattoo Savage” and the other magazines of it’s time. My life radically changed 4 years later, when I started my apprenticeship and decided to pursue this career path full time.”

Instagram: @Nico_Syam_Piercing

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Pamela Spector

Midgard Tattoo Co. in Dallas, Tx (USA)

Meet Pam, Pamela, Pammy Pie 🙂

She is stationed at Midgard Tattoo where she opened the piercing side of the shop in 2021. Pam began her piercing journey in 1995 after attending a Gauntlet Seminar in San Francisco.

She is a current member of the APP and mostly a all disposable piercer with a piercing style that is mostly freehand. She is a big fan of Stiletto and even taught her apprentice how to pierce nostrils using the Stiletto piercing sticks.

Instagram: @piercingsbypamela

Ruth Trindade

Color Fool Beauty Studio, Lisbon, Portugal (PT)

Meet Ruth!

Ruth is a piercer and educator in Lisbon, Portugal, originally hailing from London. She moved to Portugal in 2011, which is when she began learning about body piercing.

She’s one the founding members of APP-PT, and currently spends the majority of her time training new professionals.

Instagram: @ruth.bodypiercer

Selma Tabea

Owner of Golden Blood Piercing in Braga, Portugal (PORTUGAL)

Selma has been a body piercer since 2017, but her love for piercings started very early. Her older sister had piercings, and she found them fascinating. When Selma was 10 years old, she got her first ear piercings, and from then on she never stopped!

At the age of 16, she got her first summer job in a tattoo studio, and it was then that she realized she wanted to do piercings for a living.

Later, at the age of 18, Selma made the decision to leave her studies at university and finally pursue her apprenticeship in a studio. This journey has lead Selma to now be the proud owner of her own piercing and jewelry shop in Braga, Portugal (Golden Blood Piercing & Fine Jewelry).

Instagram: @selmatabeabodypiercing

Shannon Nicola

Owner of Amethyst Adornments in Chester, UK (UK)

Shannon has 10 years under her belt as a professional body piercer. She is based in the historical Chester city centre in beautiful UK where she manages her day to day operations as a one woman show curating the most elegant masterpieces for her clients to express their unique style and personalities. Her favorite piercings to perform are daith and faux rook!

Shannon also adores all things cats, horror, & sci-fi with Star Wars being her favorite.

Instagram: @amethystadornmentsuk

Sofia Bocci

Global Tattoo Olivar in Palma, Spain (Portugal)

Hi my name is Sofia, I’m Colombian who is currently residing in Palma de Mallorca, Spain. My passion for body piercing began from my early adolescence and grew so much that I decided to pursue this as a career.

My goal as a piercer is to transmit to my clients the experience of piercing as something positive. Both to decorate their body and feel comfortable with themselves, and to overcome their own fears.

Piercing has given me countless precious experiences, and I like to honor my profession by constantly training in congresses and doing my job with respect and affection.

Instagram: @bofiasocci

Steve Defreyne

Jess Y Doll Tattoo in Marche-en- Famenne, Belgium (France)

Steve has been in the body piercing industry for 23 years. He is passionate about new techniques and jewelry and enjoys his works on ear curations for his clients in meeting their self expression in their style and uniqueness.

Steve is mainly a freehand piercer who has an absolute love for daith piercings but enjoys a good combination of ear cartilage pieces and the septum piercings.

Instagram: @stevepiercing

Vera Sofia Franco de Almeida

JC Beauty Boutique in Amadora, Lisbon (Portugal)

Meet Vera, she is 32 years old and born and raised in the beautiful capital of Portugal, Lisbon.

“I developed a passion for piercings at a very young age, even before fully understanding them. At the age 5, I asked my mother to get my first earlobe piercings, and, by the age of 12, I began exploring more about the industry.

“While life’s responsibilities often led me to consider working for others as the safer option, I’ve always believed that having our own business and doing what we love adds a special flavour to life.”

In early 2023, I completed my body piercing training, with a firm commitment to excel in the profession and to use the best and safest materials.”

Vera’s life motto is: “Luck requires hard work, and I work hard”.

Instagram: @veraalmeida.piercer

Wesley Northmen

Houston Heights Tattoo & Piercing in Houston, Texas. (USA)

I’ve spent the last 8 years based in the bustling heart of Houston, Texas immersing myself in the art of body piercing. Combining a deep passion for piercing with an unwavering commitment to safety to give his clients the best experience.

“My clients’ well-being in the piercing room is of utmost importance to me. But my love for piercing doesn’t stop at just performing them. I hold a profound passion for styling, meticulously incorporating the opulence of gold, different colors, and the timeless charm of genuine stones to craft one-of-a-kind curation that resonates with each person’s distinct personality and style.”

Instagram: @Westhepiercer

More ProTeam members coming soon…