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Tribal Rites is known as one of Colorado’s best professional body piercing studios. That reputation is built on the creativity and knowledge of our piercing artists, but also their skill and precision with every piercing procedure. Whether it’s a septum piercing, helix piercing, or a unique dermal piercing, you can expect a flawless and exceptional experience.
Hayley
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Hayley Berndt was born and raised in Montrose, Colorado and got a job working in the tattoo and piercing industry as soon as she was old enough. After moving to Fort Collins in 2010, she jumped at the chance to apprentice under master piercer Chad Williams, spurring a lifelong obsession with body adornment.
Hayley is a Master Piercer and works alongside her fellow piercers to create an accessible, safe, and inclusive piercing environment that is the core of Tribal Rites. “Piercing is such a beautiful form of expression and I believe I’m here to help our clients celebrate their individuality and unique style through body modification.” She has always been fascinated by the industry’s roots, and is driven to provide clients the best jewelry and practices.
When she’s not at the shop she enjoys spending her days gardening, foraging in the mountains, playing around on all things two wheels, and hanging out with her cats, dogs, and ducks!
Ashley
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Ashley was born and raised in West Virginia, finished school in Pennsylvania in 2010, and moved to Colorado shortly thereafter. Happenstance led her to Tribal Rites and she began her apprenticeship under Chad.
Her interest in body modification has only grown over the years—especially when clients view it as a form of self expression, identity, and healing. She is honored to help our clients feel beautiful and adorn their bodies with the best jewelry in the industry.
When she’s not piercing, Ashley loves to dance, read, and spend time with her boyfriend and their sweet dog.
Kieyla
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Kieyla has been with Tribal Rites since 2012. She moved from Wisconsin in 2007 to be closer to family and felt immediately at home here. During her time at Tribal Rites she has been focused on helping people express themselves through piercings.
Kieyla completed some college, but decided nothing would be as fulfilling as piercing at Tribal Rites. She enjoys the hands-on aspect of the job, as well as the connections she has made with her clients.
When Kieyla isn’t piercing at Tribal Rites, she enjoys fishing year round with her husband. She likes to ice fish, fly fish, and spin cast. Kieyla also likes to camp and spend time with her cats Nosferatu and Thor. She also can be found turning her backyard into a plant paradise.
Rose
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Rose grew up in a small midwestern town in Missouri. After visiting a few times and loving the small town feel and easy-going vibes of Fort Collins, she moved here in 2012.
Always nurturing a passion for all forms of creativity, Rose studied graphic design at a community college, applying her skills and knowledge of design wherever she could. After pursuing a career in design and packaging in Colorado’s thriving natural food industry, she decided to step away and try something new.
Rose found herself at Tribal Rites and fell in love with the community, traditions, and creative environment. After taking an apprenticeship offered by Chad Williams, she found her calling. She enjoys the hands-on environment and building her skills in a practice that has been alive since ancient times. Rose feels she can finally practice her true expression: being a part of active transformation for individuals relating to the need of spiritual, physical, and emotional transformation.
While Rose is not at the shop, she enjoys spending time with her fur babies, Mazzy Star the cat and Zelma the Boston terrier.
She also loves dabbling in art and illustration, needle felting, gaming, roller skating and taking leisurely rides on her motorcycle.
Lauren
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