It’s not a separate add-on service; compassionate treatment is central to everything she does.
It’s built into all of her appointments, which keeps her clientele coming back for more.
Affirmations are shared throughout the piercing process to help console her clients as they experience pain and apprehension.
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“I like to reinforce the fact that I don’tlikehurting anyone.
There are also clients whose apprehension simply stems from a technical piercing error, like the gun getting stuck.
Now, Brooks does her best to validate their experiences and build trust with them.
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Creating a comfortable and calm environment is central to Brooks' appointments.
Brooks didn’t start going by the Gentle Piercer until about two years ago.
Her clients called her that enough times throughout her career that she finally accepted the title, she says.
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Brooks' instructions are straightforward: Pretend the piercing didn’t happen and just leave it alone.
Let your body heal on its own.
“The less you touch it, the better,” she adds.
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“It should not just be a safe environment but also comfortable.
