Please fill out this booking form to request an appointment and I will be in touch. I go through requests at least once a week but will be in touch as soon as possible.

I usually charge by project, so the annoying answer is “it depends.” Shop minimum is $100 with the exception of flash sales or times when special rates apply.

For larger projects (full chest, back, sleeve) I charge by the hour. My hourly rate is currently $130

Cash is preferred, but I also accept Venmo and Cashapp.

If you need to reschedule, please give me as much notice as possible, at least 24 hours if possible. Your deposit will be transferred to your new appointment.

Please note, deposits are nonrefundable and if you cancel your appointment, your deposit will be forfeited.

Likewise, no call no shows will result in a forfeited deposit and will need to pay a new deposit to reschedule.

We have occasional walk in availability at Lakeside Tattoo Club, but best to check my Instagram. I will always post if I’m open for walk ins.

TLDR; Tattoos hurt and they should. But as long as you’re aware of the risks, you’re free to do as you please.

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I won’t tell you what not to do with your body, but the FDA has recently put out information about the safety of numbing creams. Some of these brands contain higher levels of lidocaine than stated on the packaging, and whenever the skin is broken or wrapped the active ingredients penetrate deeper. Too much can lead to lidocaine toxicity.

I will not apply numbing cream to you before your appointment, but I won’t stop you from using it. If you’d like to know of brands I’ve heard good things about, I’m happy to share. If I can see the pain is overwhelming you I may use a little bactine, an anti-bacterial numbing spray that is used on burns and wounds.

That being said, I firmly believe that tattooing is spiritual and part of the tattoo experience is learning to feel and move through the pain. Tattoos should hurt - it’s a lot of very sharp needles rapidly piercing your skin. The pain signals help you know your limits, and I’d rather break sessions up than have you push your boundaries too far and risk physical or psychological harm. Knowing and communicating your limits is an essential skill and I’m happy to hold space for that.

But if all that ain’t your jam, then go ahead and numb up, just be informed. I’ll still tattoo you.

You should follow the after care instructions of your specific artist. The following isn’t medical advice, but is what I advise my clients after tattooing them.

• Leave your wrapping on for the time specified at the end of your appointment

• Wash with antibacterial soap like Dial gold

• Pat dry with a paper towel. Cloth towels can hold bacteria and leave fuzz in the exposed tattoo.

• Moisturize lightly with Aquaphor for the first couple of days, then switch to a water based lotion.

DO

• Keep your clothing loose around the tattoo

• Sleep with clean sheets

• Run water on it in the shower to keep it clean

• Wear sunscreen once your tattoo is healed

• Treat your healing tattoo like you would any other open wound

• Send healed pics :)

• Consult your physician if you notice any signs of infection (redness that persists after 1 week, persistent swelling or heat, blood or any other weird oozing)

DON’T

• Submerge in water - showering is fine but no baths, lakes, or swimming pools

• Expose to the sun while it’s healing- you’ll feel it burning and it’s not pleasant

• Wrap it after the initial bandage comes off - your skin needs oxygen to heal itself

• Overapply your moisturizer - just enough to keep it from itching

• Scratch or pick your new tattoo

• Let your cat lay on your new tattoo

I recognize the impact that trauma can have on our experience of the world and understand that the tattoo environment can be triggering for those who have experienced trauma related to their bodily autonomy. I see the act of being tattooed is an opportunity for folks to practice voicing boundaries, experience consent practices, and feel safer moving through the world. I am very influenced by trauma informed bodywork in my approach and see tattooing as a form of bodywork.

I am aware of the vulnerability involved in getting tattooed and want to honor my clients’ agency in that experience. I would like to minimize triggers wherever possible and help clients feel empowered to speak up for their needs. I value explicit consent, comfort, and clear communication. What that looks like in practice is:

• I will ask before moving your body during the tattoo
• I will vocalize and explain each step, narrating what I’m doing as much as I can so you’re not left in the dark
• I will offer bolsters, pillows, fidgets, ear plugs, whatever I can to make you as comfortable as possible
• I will respect any need for privacy and if we are working on a more sensitive area of the body I will do what I can to schedule you during a time that maximizes privacy
• I will check in regularly to see how you’re doing, offer breaks, etc.
• I will respect your time, balancing efficient workflow with an easeful pace so that you’re neither rushed through your appointment nor left wondering if you will ever leave the chair
• I offer quiet chair appointments for folks who would rather not feel pressure to make conversation
• I ask for pronouns on my booking form because I want to know who you are and I want to refer to you properly

Overall, I believe in the power of tattooing to safely bring us back into our bodies and help heal past negative experiences and I want to contribute to that process as much as possible.