Chaotic Good
Body Piercing
& Tattoo
What's your favorite piercing to perform?
Rooks! Though any inner-ear cartilage has my heart. They are so cool and pretty easy to heal
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What's something you "specialize" in?
Piercing kids! Some kids are tougher than adults, and the ones that aren't are extra brave for getting the piercings despite being nervous :)
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What would you like to see more of?
Chill parents! Getting a piercing is so affirming for folks of any age, and self-expression goes so far. Let your teens get their septum pierced! Grandma will get over it ;)
Courtnie
About Me:
Hey all, I'm Courtnie. I'm the owner of Chaotic Good, and a piercer of 10(!!) years. I'm originally from Rhode Island, but my husband and furry friends and I moved to Vancouver in 2012. A leap of faith led to where I'm at today and I could not be more grateful. Shoutout to Ascending Lotus Tattoo for being my first home and forever sister shop.
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In my free time I go to the dog park, read books, play Sun Haven, and craft here and there. I like to cook and recently got into making sour dough bread.
If you've been a client for a while you'll know I'm awful and taking photos and social media stuff in general (unless you want to see my pets, then you are in luck). So new clients, thank you for the trust! I look forward to working with you :)
Continuing Education:
2019
Bevel Theory with Ryan Oulette hosted at The Powers That Be,
APP Conference 2019 Courses: Studio Documentation, Septums Make Me Sweaty, Nipple Piercings: Basic and Advanced Theory, Above the Neck ("Oro-Facial") Anatomy, Body Piercing Complications and Considerations, Strategic Marking, Essential Body Piercing Concepts, Honing in on High Nostrils, Advanced Fundamentals: Helix Piercings.
2020
Quarantine 2020 Online Education Seminars: Virology and Immunology: SARS-CoV-2 and Beyond, Daith Piercing: The Basics, Advanced Fundamentals: Nostril Piercings, Septums Before the Pandemic.
2021
APP Core Essentials Online Education Seminars 2021: Initial Jewelry Size and Style, Safe Practices in the Piercing Room, Studio Documentation, Bridging the Gap, Making Sense of the APP Standards.
2022
APP Conference 2022 courses: Advanced Fundamentals of Earlobe Piercing, Body Anatomy for Safe and Successful Piercings, Techniques and Considerations for Successful Nipple Piercings, Navels: From 90s Pop Culture to Today, Above the Neck Anatomy, The Lost Art of the Jewelry Transfer, Skin Prep & Draping, Trauma Informed Body Modification, Daith Piercings: Fundamentals and Refinement, Strategic Marking.
2023
Webinars Hosted by Lola Slider and Ryan Oulette: Navel Piercing Variations, Size Matters: Jewelry and Sizing Theory, Techniques Webinar: Bridge & Nipple
2024
APP Core Essentials Online Education Seminars 2024: Body Jewelry Verification, The Physics of Body Jewelry, Skin Preparations and Drapes: Antisepsis for Body Piercing, Practical Oro-Facial Anatomy for Body Piercers, Advanced Fundamentals of Lip Piercing, Infection Prevention and Control Plans, Piercing the Nipple: Introduction and Technique.
APP Conference 2024 courses: Forward Nostrils aka Mantis Piercings, Stretching Piercings: Theory & Practice, Piercing Genitals: Consultations & Bedside Manner, Guest Piercing, Advanced Fundamentals of Troubleshooting, Strategic Marking, The Tragus is not a Greek Tragedy, History of Body Piercing in the Indian subcontinent, Piercing the Vulva: Vertical Clitoral Hood Edition, Oh Crap, I’m a Boss: Mostly Pain Free Leadership, Keeping it Simple: Helix/Flat/Faux Rook, Guiche Piercing, Effective Communication for Children's Earlobe Piercings, Surface Anchors, The Art of Balance: Thriving Without Burnout in The Piercing Industry