The team at The Piercing Urge are all highly trained to provide the highest quality body art services available in Australia. Bloodborne pathogens, first aid, sterilisation and aseptic techniques are just some of the aspects our staff are educated in. Our friendly piercers are also incredibly well versed in many different modern and comfortable body piercing techniques and are regularly engaged in continuous learning and professional development to keep their education and training up to date.
The Piercing Urge team are ready to guide you through your experience every step of the way. We understand that getting a piercing can be a daunting process and can help you through any pre-piercing stress or nerves with understanding and compassion. We will also provide expert advice, and the ongoing support that you need to ensure your piercing heals smoothly and comfortably.
Suzanne
(she/her) | Studio Manager & Body Piercer | @piercersuzanne
After spending years awe inspired by both the shock and the beauty of body piercing, Suzanne began her career in 2012. She joined The Piercing Urge in 2015 where she now specialises in large gauge and genital piercings as well as ear styling and curation. Suzanne is very passionate about body piercing, education, and the piercing industry. She is always aspiring to improve her practises and can often be found teaching and mentoring other piercers. Suzanne has always been drawn to the transformative and identity claiming aspect of body piercing, and she admires the ability to adorn the body with either a subtle decoration or a big statement. Suzanne’s passion for body piercing extends beyond the studio and into her volunteer work with The Australasian United Professional Piercers (The AuPP), which is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to body piercing health and safety.
Eloise
(she/her) | Body Piercer | @piercedheartt
Beginning her piercing career in 2012, Eloise joined The Piercing Urge team in 2015. She specialises in ear curation, jewellery styling, children’s lobes, enhancing unique anatomy, vulva piercings, and is adapt at catering to folks who may be anxious or first-time piercing clients. Aside from piercing, Eloise is passionate about cooking, making art, exploring nature, all things ooky, spooky, creepy and crawly, and is a sucker for a good pun. Show her your pet photos and you’ll be best friends forever!
Emily
(she/they) | Body Piercer | @emilyvonspoopypiercing
As a teenager Emily was captivated with the ability to permanently modify your body. She then spent a couple of years hanging out in piercing shops, hoping someone would teach her how, until she finally began piercing in 2016. Emily’s passion for the craft drives her creativity and enjoyment of unique piercings and wild ear curations. She connects with the emotional aspect of piercing and loves to be a part of experiences that can create permanent modification to the body, and emotional connection between the practitioner and the client. Emily is also very skilled at creative gothic makeup, and you may have the joy of seeing one of her amazing looks in the studio one day.
Ebs
(she/her) | Body Piercer | @piercingsbyebs
Ebs began piercing professionally in 2018 after spending her teenage years dreaming of being a part of the industry. She is obsessed with furthering her knowledge and growing her skills. Her favourite thing about piercing is allowing clients to have consent and independence over their body and the opportunity to feel more comfortable in their own skin through self-expression. Need something to get your mind off of piercing fears? You can chat to Ebs about video games, anime and animals!
Darion
(she/her) | Body Piercer | @dddarion
In 2017 Darion walked into a tattoo studio looking for a tattoo apprenticeship, and was instead offered a job as a body piercer. At the time she didn't realise that piercing was an option for a career path, but she quickly fell in love with it. Darion loves helping people express themselves through piercing and empowering them to look the way they want. She throughly enjoys being creative, putting together jewellery sets and precise placements to accentuate the natural flow of the body. Darion loves plants and nature, and is also an animal lover who will instantly become your friend if you share dog videos.
Frankie
(they/she) | Body Piercer | @frankenstab
In early 2017 Frankie saw a studio in Sydney advertising for a piercing apprenticeship, and she immediately moved out of home to pursue it. As a teenager, body piercing made Frankie feel good about themself. It gave them confidence in their own skin and the ability to control how they looked. Because of her own experience, Frankie loves being able to share moments like this with her own clients, especially those who haven't gotten many piercings yet. They also enjoy many other forms of art such as painting, drawing and digital art.
Siobhan
(she/her) | Counter Staff | @antihighpiercetess
Originally captivated by minimal body piercing designs and how piercing is a beautiful expression and creation of self, Siobhan began a career in the body piercing industry in 2019. Over time her love for piercing and jewellery has grown through different jewellery trends and the ability to create custom designs and match piercings to your style. Siobhan joined The Piercing Urge in 2022 as part of our counter staff, continuing her involvement in the industry by being a comforting and guiding part of your piercing journey. She also handles a lot of behind-the-scenes tasks, but enjoys collaborating with your piercer and assisting you to find the perfect piece of jewellery from our amazing selection.
Adam
(he/him/they/them) | Body Piercer | @cheezy_piercing
In his early 20's, Adam was on a school excursion at a science lab where he was bitten by a radioactive piercer. Instead of getting sick like one would expect, he developed super-powers such as "eye for detail," "ear styling," and the ever useful "piercer-sense." Not yet understanding his powers, Adam kept them quiet until the fateful day he saw his Uncle Ben shot and killed with a piercing gun. Knowing that with great power comes great responsibility, from that day Adam vowed to use his powers for good and has been battling unsafe piercing practices and non-aesthetically pleasing piercings all across Australia ever since.
Adam has been piercing since 2008 and with international experience, your safety and satisfaction are always the top priority.
Lola
(she/her) | Counter Staff | @creaturefromthecounter
Lola joined the team in late 2022 as part of our counter staff team. She has a particular soft spot for large gauge jewellery and children’s piercings, and is always happy to assist those a little nervous about their appointment by putting their nerves at ease and ensuring they are informed, comfortable, and excited about their new piercing!
You can also catch her scurrying around behind the scenes, darting in and out of the shadows cleaning, and assisting the piercers. She is our local cryptid and always happy to help you find your next perfect piece. (Just make sure not to feed her after midnight or spill any water on her.)
Aidan
(they/them) | Body Piercer | @adornedbyaidan
Piercing professionally since 2015, Aidan has been a valued member of The Piercing Urge team since 2023. To further enhance an already impressive skill set, Aidan has undertaken formal study in Nursing, Gemmology and training in fine jewelry production.
Aidan is a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of anatomy, piercing aftercare and Jewellery design. With a keen eye for detail and styling, Aidan takes great care in selecting that perfect piece/s of jewelry and piercing placement for maximum wow factor. For those wanting to explore or further define their personal style and taste in jewelry, Aidan provides an experience like no other.