PIERCING STAFF

Alex Levine is the owner and operator of Axis Body Piercing. He started his piercing career in 1997 with an apprenticeship under Todd Lambright at Forever Yours Tattoo. Towards the end of that apprenticeship Alex participated in a week long course in basic body piercing put on by Exotic Body in Sacramento, CA. While working at Forever Yours Tattoo, Alex was taught the importance of "continuing education" in the body piercing field. So he became a participant at the annual Association of Professional Piercers convention/seminar, and formed a large network of resources to stay up-to-date on jewelry designs and styles, after-care and different piercing techniques. Alex is currently certified by the American Red Cross for training in ebac products and First Aid Basics, as well as the Blood borne Pathogens course by The National Safety Council.[Read More]

Amanda Clausen

Biography
Piercing portfolio

Amanda began her piercing career in January 2007.

Her apprenticeship at Monster Ink in St. Paul was very hands on. She pierced pretty much her whole way through it, thanks to understanding and supportive friends. Amanda has also formed a large network of resources to continue expanding her skills and knowledge. Amanda has also done a lot of self teaching by constantly studying and researching different techniques, ideas, aftercare, jewelry, tools, trends, ect. She is committed to attending the Association of Professional Piercers annual conference, and has done so since 2007. Amanda is certified in Adult CPR, and First Aid Basics through the American Red Cross, as well as the Blood-borne Pathogens course by the Association of Professional Piercers. And of course, she is a licensed body piercer in Hennepin County. [Read More]