RITUAL PIERCING · TRUCKEE, CALIFORNIA
Ritual body piercing by private appointment in the Truckee / North Lake Tahoe area. Every piercing starts with implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136), a sterile single-use needle, and a slow conversation about placement.
Atelier · By private appointment
Each piercing is placed by hand, with sterile technique and implant-grade adornment. A small selection of recent appointments — see more on Instagram
Septum
Septum · placed by hand.
Tragus
Tragus · healed.
Nostril
Nostril ring — settled, healed, happy.
Tragus + Lobe
Tragus with opal end · lobe upgrade.
Ear curation
Helix and flat — a cleaner curation.
Septum + Lip
Septum and lip — placed by hand.
Ear curation
Rook and lobe work — thank you for your trust.
SERVICES · USD
Prices are per piercing and include starter titanium jewelry, sterile setup, and aftercare brief. Payment at your appointment: Zelle, Venmo or cash.
PLAN YOUR CURATION
Not sure how to combine a helix, a conch and a daith? Open the Ear Constellations tool — hover any point to learn the piercing, tap to place a jewel, and watch your composition connect like a constellation. Build the ear you dream of, then bring it to your session and we'll plan the order that heals best.
EVERY SESSION INCLUDES
YOUR SAFETY · BEFORE YOU BOOK
A piercing is a passage your body has to heal, so a few things help us keep it safe. None of this is medical advice — when in doubt, talk to your physician. Where it matters, we may ask for medical clearance before we pierce.
We ask you to wait. A new piercing takes months to heal, and during pregnancy or nursing your body is already doing important work. Please talk to your physician about the right time — most piercers suggest waiting until after this season.
Under California law, anyone under 18 must be pierced in the presence of a parent or legal guardian, who also shows their own photo ID. Nipple and genital piercings on minors are not permitted by law. Please bring your guardian and plan to talk it through together.
We cannot pierce anyone under the influence. It comes down to informed consent and your safety — intoxication affects bleeding, fainting and healing. Come sober and rested, and we will take good care of you.
If you take blood thinners, isotretinoin (Accutane), immunosuppressants or other regular medication, tell us before booking. Some need clearance from your doctor, and Accutane usually means waiting. Never stop a medication on your own — ask your physician first.
If you live with diabetes, a heart or valve condition, a bleeding or clotting disorder, an autoimmune condition, metal allergies, a skin condition at the site, or a history of keloids, please consult your physician first and let us know. We may ask for medical clearance.
Not sure whether something applies to you? Ask before you reserve — write to marimari@wenumapuonline.com and we will confirm first.
BOOK A SESSION
Sessions are by appointment. Write directly to Marimari with the area you want pierced, your preferred days, and any jewelry questions — you'll get a human confirmation, not an automated checkout flow.
Online booking calendar is being prepared. Until it goes live, write to us and we'll confirm the closest available slot manually.
TRAINING · DOCUMENTATION · RESERVATION
A piercing appointment should come with clear standards. If you want to review training, aftercare, or studio documentation before reserving, ask first and we will walk you through what applies to your session.
Association of Professional Piercers
Oct – Dec 2025
Professional training in jewelry for initial piercings, anatomy-based techniques (nostril, high nostril, forward helix, flat, faux rook), point-of-use sterilization, and APP-aligned hygiene standards.
@modifica.tu.ser
2025 – Present
Ongoing guidance in anatomy, needle handling theory, jewelry standards, and safe studio practices.
American Heart Association
2023 – 2027
OSHA-compliant bloodborne pathogens safety for body art environments. Cross-contamination prevention, PPE protocols, exposure control.
American Heart Association
Valid through 2025 · renewing
Emergency response, CPR, AED operation, and workplace safety protocols.
Professional Piercers Collective
Nov 2025
Continuing-education seminars covering ear and facial piercing theory, anatomy fundamentals, needle-modification concepts, jewelry selection, studio hygiene, and sustainable studio operations.
OSHA documentation
On file
Hepatitis B declination statement is documented per OSHA bloodborne pathogens standard for the body art workplace.
Certifications
Ongoing education with the Professional Piercers Collective and mentors across the craft. Tap any certificate to see it in full.
Annual Conference & Exposition 2026 — Recognition of Attendance
Official Transcript — Continuing Education Units (CEUs) · 29th Annual Conference 2026
Simpósio Solidário para Piercers — Participation
Heartsaver — Bloodborne Pathogens Course
Heartsaver — First Aid · CPR · AED
Master Class — Nasal Piercings
Mentor · Javier Techera
Continuing Education — Technique & Solutions
Mentor · Raúl Rak
Continuing Education — Anatomy & Needle Technique
Mentor · Bryan Gutiérrez
Continuing Education — Studio Practice
Bloodborne Pathogens — Exposure Control Training
SAFETY · STANDARDS
All starter jewelry is ASTM F-136 implant-grade titanium — bio-compatible, hypoallergenic, and safe to wear during healing. No mystery alloys. No surgical steel for first piercings. We use only sterile single-use needles, autoclave-sterilized tools, and disposable gloves.
Healing is a passage — your responsibility starts the moment your appointment ends. You'll receive a printed aftercare card with cleaning ritual, healing times by zone, and a 14-day check-in by email. The full online guide lives at aftercare.wenumapuonline.com.
AFTERCARE · DOWNSIZE · HEALING
What you do after the needle matters as much as the piercing itself. The full cleaning routine lives in the care guide — here's the part most people miss: why your first jewelry is longer than it looks, when to downsize, and when your piercing is finally ready for anything you like.
Original schematic — not to scale.
Aftercare — the daily ritual Sterile saline, what to avoid, healing signs, and healing times by zone live in the full care guide. Read the care guideYour first jewelry is deliberately longer — it leaves room for the swelling that comes in the first days, so the jewelry doesn't get embedded. Once the swelling drops, that extra length has to be shortened (downsized), or the long bar snags, migrates, causes bumps, and in oral piercings can damage teeth and gums.
Only a professional piercer should downsize — poor sizing raises complications sharply. It's preventive: it won't fix an already-irritated piercing.
| Piercing | Downsize | Fully healed (typical) |
|---|---|---|
| Earlobe | 6–8 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Cartilage — helix · conch · tragus | 8–12 weeks | 6–9+ months |
| Daith · rook · forward helix | 12–16 weeks | 8–12+ months |
| Nostril | 6–10 weeks | 4–6 months |
| Septum | if swelling | 6–8 weeks |
| Labret · lip | 2–4 weeks | 2–3 months |
| Tongue | 2–4 weeks | 4–8 weeks |
| Navel | ~3 months | 6–12 months |
| Nipple | ~3–4 months | 6–12 months |
Windows are typical ranges — your piercer confirms the timing for your body.
Book a downsizeOnce a piercing is fully healed — no discharge, swelling, redness or tenderness — you can change to other quality, pre-sterilized jewelry: implant-grade titanium (ASTM F-136), solid 14k gold, or glass.
For fresh piercings, stay with quality internally-threaded or threadless pieces only. Organic materials (wood, stone, bone) are for stretched, fully-healed lobes only — never a fresh piercing.
Only on a fully-healed lobe. One size at a time, never skip a gauge. Wait 4–6+ weeks per size (longer at larger sizes). Never force it — use a taper and lubricant to insert, then jojoba oil and massage. If you see thinning or a blowout, drop a size and wait.
Full stretching guide★ Healing reminder
Tell us the piercing and the day you got it. We'll estimate when to book your downsize and when your piercing should be ready for other quality jewelry — then you can save it.
Likely fully healed
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From here, quality pre-sterilized jewelry is usually fine.
Estimates follow APP healing-time standards — your piercer confirms the timing for your body. This isn't medical advice; if anything looks or feels wrong, see your piercer or a clinician.
PIECES · TITANIUM & SILVER
View all →Selected pieces from our piercing line — septums, labrets, plugs, and titanium tops. All in implant-grade titanium or 925 silver.
