•How long have you been piercing?: I have been piercing since 2003! (22 years as of 2025? Ish? Math is my enemy.)

•What’s your favorite type of piercing to do?: My favorite type of piercings are children's earlobes and surface piercings.

•What’s something you wish more clients knew?: I wish more clients knew that the internet is an unreliable narrator - one person’s experience is not a good metric for a general rule or concept.

•What do you love most about your job?: My favorite part about this job is getting to be a part of so many different experiences. Whether it’s to celebrate a life event, trying something scary, or even memorializing someone, getting to share and facilitate these sessions feels super meaningful.

•How did you get started in the industry?: I got started by annoying my local tattoo shop so much as a teenager that they finally caved and started off giving me small tasks to do before eventually giving me an apprenticeship.

•What's your hidden talent?: My hidden talent is I do a fantastic King Diamond impression.

•What’s your comfort movie/show?: My comfort show is Seinfeld.

•If you could have any superpower what would it be?: If I had a superpower it would be to pet any wild animal and not get attacked!

•What’s your favorite smell?: My favorite smell is cooked garlic.

•What fictional character do you relate to?: The fictional character I relate to most is Walter Mitty - I daydream constantly!