Piercer Biographies

It's an Art form, it's a thing we do.

Our body piercers are among some of the most experienced piercers on Vancouver Island. Our senior piercer is from the old school of piercing and studied various piercing methods at length as well as many variations offered by other senior piercers in the industry. Instrument use, technique, sterilization methods and metals used for the process of piercing were looked at in great detail. Our selection of materials are from only the highest quality approved and available for use in body piercing. Of great interest were variations in aftercare from studio to studio - this has always amazed us. We have never taken one side or another until we researched the suggested aftercare through to see the end result. This thoughtfulness has been included in our training of new piercers to the industry.

Our Studio Piercers

John - Senior Piercer and Instructor

 From the first day he opened his piercing studio in 1992, John knew that his approach to body piercing would ensure business success. Despite the enforcement of "special" regulations by the property manager (no use of the word "piercing" on signs, blinds on the windows closed 24 hours a day), word of mouth quickly spread, and John was as busy as he wanted to be.

  John left body piercing to try the corporate route once more - steady income, health benefits, a handsome retirement package - but after 36 months, he realized that he couldn't spend the next 20 years making someone else’s ideas succeed.

 Even during that "corporate" period, John could not stay completely away from body piercing. He began offering customized piercing seminars to existing personal services establishments that only wanted to learn specific piercings. It was the success of these seminars that finally convinced John once and for all that body piercing was not a fad, and that a true professional piercer could make a successful career out of it.

 John has always believed that body piercing should be an experience, rather than just a procedure that one is rushed through, and helping the client to make an informed decision is the number one challenge. Whether you are a potential client, or a concerned parent or medical professional, John will gladly take you into his studio and answer your questions. This is one reason why you are encouraged to make an appointment - once you are in John’s studio, regardless of the number of people waiting, you will not be pushed or rushed.

Vanessa - Qualified Unisex Body Piercer

Vanessa from the first time she walked into our studio in 1999 displayed a true love of the art of body piercing. Having come to us from part experience in the field she felt she wanted to learn more about the trade from John. Putting in time where she could between jobs Vanessa has become a formidable piercer in her own right.

Her willingness to learn the fine differences between method and technique, as well as her inborn need to know all about metals and the reactions they have on the body, have driven her knowledge of the craft to an art form. As with any trade Vanessa is continuing her training in advanced piercing techniques under John's instruction and guidance. Navels to Nostrils and points in between, clients in Vanessa's hands will be taken care of with only the best experience and knowledge at her disposal. Her commitment to quality and professionalism is assured with ever piercing.

Pacific Body Jewellery
Unit # 285 -  2950 Douglas Street. 
In the Douglas Centre Complex. 
Victoria, B.C.

Appointments & Info call (250) 995 - 2868