Piercing Studio

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Address

Unit D - 2050 Townsend Rd, Sooke BC Shared space with Purple Unicorn

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Open hours

Wed - Sun 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Closed Mon & Tues

Closed Stat Holidays

Contact information

+1-778-966-6568

hello@melissathepiercer.com

Age & ID Requirements

Adults

You must be 18 or older with valid government issued photo ID to get a piercing.

Teens

Minors 12 years old and older can get limited facial, oral, ear, and navel piercings with a parent or legal guardian present.

Age 8+

Minors 8 years old and older can get their earlobes pierced with a parent or legal guardian present.

Age 4 - 7

Minors ages 4 - 7 can get their earlobes pierced after a consultation including child and parent(s).

ID is required

Adults must present valid photo ID at the appointment.

ID for Minors

Acceptable ID for minors includes a birth certificate, care card, or passport

Our Mission

Providing safe piercings and high quality jewelry on Vancouver Island.

Our mission is to give you piercings that heal well and achieve your desired outcome. Each piercing is performed by an experienced piercer with single use, sterile items that are disposed of immediately after piercing. All of our piercing jewelry is made of biocompatible gold, titanium, steel, or glass, and is sourced from manufacturers whose jewelry has been verified through the Association of Professional Piercers Jewelry Verification Programs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Thank you for considering us for your child’s first piercings! Please read through the age and ID policies. Consultations before piercings are recommended for children under 8 years old. All consultations are free.

Do you pierce children's ear lobes?

No. We do not perform fresh piercings with jewelry purchased from outside our studio, but we will insert jewelry purchased from elsewhere into healed piercings. This policy exists to maintain quality and compliance with insurance policies and Piercers' APP memberships.

Can I bring jewelry I bought from somewhere else?

Yes! It's best to book an appointment to ensure two Piercers will be available at your preferred date and time.

Do you offer tandem ear piercing (both at the same time)?

Yes! It's best to book an appointment to ensure two Piercers will be available at your preferred date and time.

Not usually. Even when disinfected and sterilized it presents additional risks during healing. Once worn, jewelry is covered in an impossible-to-remove biofilm, which could lead to infection in a fresh piercing. We just don't want to risk it!

Can I get pierced with previously-worn jewelry?

Absolutely! This is your experience, and we want you to feel as happy and comfortable as possible.

Can I bring friends/family with me into the piercing room?

Absolutely! This is your experience, and we want you to feel as happy and comfortable as possible.

Yes! Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. 12pm to 6pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Do you take walk-ins?

Yes! Walk-ins are welcome during regular business hours. 12pm to 6pm Wednesday to Sunday.

Modern Rite shares space with another business - The Purple Unicorn, in Sooke BC.

The address is Unit D - 2050 Townsend Rd, Sooke BC and there is plenty of parking in front of the building.

Where are you located?

Modern Rite shares space with another business - The Purple Unicorn, in Sooke BC.

The address is Unit D - 2050 Townsend Rd, Sooke BC and there is plenty of parking in front of the building.

Please contact 778-966-6568 as soon as possible to let us know. If you are 15 minutes late, we will charge a “no-call/no-show” fee of $25. This policy exists to ensure that we do not fall behind on every subsequent appointment. You also have the option to reschedule your appointment...

What should I do if I’m running late for my appointment?

Aftercare

We are here for you every step of the way. You will receive detailed aftercare information on the day of your piercing, and you can always come in for a free consultation if you need advice on a piercing. Please contact us as soon as possible if you feel your piercing is not healing the way you expected. We are here to help!