There’s a lot of noise in the world of body piercing. Anyone can open a shop, create an Instagram, and start posting photos—but not everyone is operating with the same level of safety, ethics, or education.
That’s why I’m proud to be New York City’s only member of the Association of Professional Piercers (APP).
This isn’t just a credential—it’s a commitment. A promise to do things right, every single time.
What Is the APP, and Why Should You Care?
The APP is an international non-profit organization that sets the highest possible standards for health, safety, sterilization, and professionalism in body piercing. Becoming a member isn’t easy, and staying a member requires constant accountability.
Here’s what that means for you:
Implant-grade materials only — never mystery metals, mall-quality pieces, or unsafe imports Verified sterilization using a SciCan Statim 2000 Up-to-date certifications in Bloodborne Pathogens and First Aid/CPR Ongoing education through annual conferences and training events A commitment to informed consent, anatomy-specific placement, and ethical piercing practices
This isn’t a box I checked once—it’s a standard I uphold every single day.
Your Safety > Everything Else
When you get pierced by an APP member, you’re choosing more than a look—you’re choosing someone who’s put in the time, research, and resources to create a piercing experience that puts your health and comfort first.
You deserve to know what’s going in your body. You deserve transparency about sterilization and safety. You deserve the real thing.
Staten Island’s Only APP Member — and NYC’s, Too
I built my brand, right here in Staten Island because I believe you shouldn’t have to leave your borough to receive world-class, safe, professional piercing. I operate by appointment only, offering one-on-one care in a private environment where your needs are the priority.
Whether it’s your first piercing or a full custom curation, everything I do is filtered through the standards I hold as an APP member.
Want to Double-Check Your Piercer?
The APP maintains a public directory of active members. If safety is a priority for you (and it should be), it’s the best place to start:
www.safepiercing.org
Thanks for continuing to choose intention over trend, and safety over shortcuts.
Text to schedule: 347-770-7653
Book online: book.ipricku.com
— Paul
APP Member Piercer • IPRICKU • Staten Island