The Pheenix team consist ONLY of artists who have the background, BUT also have the LOVE and passion for the craft.
All under the guidance of senior piercer Vicky, where the team focuses on quality, detail, and the optimal overall outcome.
Piercing Lower Hutt
Based out of Petone, Pheenix Piercing have been providing locals with exceptional piercing journeys since 2023.
The goal being that when a client leaves, they walk out feeling heard and more confident in themselves, because they now have the piercing they always wanted.
The name of Pheenix is on the idea of resurrection - a team that continuously evolves and will never die, which is reflected through our lifelong learning and competing.
Before we opened this shop, we travelled all over New Zealand for a place. We exclusively chose to open in Petone, because we love Petone, love the seaview, love the people. There is nowhere else that feels more like home.
Based out of Petone, Pheenix Piercing have been providing locals with exceptional piercing journeys since 2023.
The goal being that when a client leaves, they walk out feeling heard and more confident in themselves, because they now have the piercing they always wanted.
The name of Pheenix is on the idea of resurrection - a team that continuously evolves and will never die, which is reflected through our lifelong learning and competing.
Before we opened this shop, we travelled all over New Zealand for a place. We exclusively chose to open in Petone, because we love Petone, love the seaview, love the people. There is nowhere else that feels more like home.
Vicky - Owner, Trainer, Operator
I’ve always had a thing for creativity and beauty. Since I was 5, I was passionate about art – dancing, calligraphy, painting, music, and playing instruments like piano and flute. At 9, I started sneaking my mom’s makeup, fascinated by the process of beautifying myself, especially when I was alone at home. I’ve always been someone who’s obsessed with all things beautiful.
When I was 15, I got my first ear piercing. Growing up in a conservative family, piercings weren’t allowed and socially accepted, so I had to beg my mom for ages before she agreed. I went to a hospital, thinking it was the safest way. Unfortunately, they used an unsterilized gun, and my ear swelled up right away. With no aftercare advice, I just cleaned it with alcohol wipes. It kept getting infected for years, no matter how many gold or silver earrings I tried. But I stuck with it.
Eventually, my piercings started closing up, and there were no retainers available at the time. So, I had to take the risk of piercing my ears again, hoping they wouldn’t close up without jewellery. Looking back, it wasn’t the best experience, but I now realise how far piercing technology has come since then. Despite the challenges, I don’t regret those days – they’ve made me appreciate where I am today.
Fast forward to 10 years ago, when I moved to New Zealand. I instantly fell in love with the culture, and soon after, I found my true calling as a professional piercer. The tech, the options, and the freedom here were a game-changer. I dove right in and decided to create something special with Pheenix Piercing.
Since then, I’ve been constantly learning and refining my skills, working with other piercers to stay up-to-date. We share ideas, discuss new anatomy, piercing equipment, techniques, placements, and challenge each other to grow. Most importantly, I make sure my team understands that ethics come first: help when you can, minimise trauma, and only charge for what’s necessary. Having come from an environment that stifled self-expression, I’m incredibly grateful to now be in a place where I can fully express myself through piercing.
Aislinn - Piercer
From a very young age, I knew I loved piercings. I was that 10 year old girl bringing photos of piercings I wanted to school in a time where piercings were far from common! After getting quite a few piercings in my mid-teens while completing my education for social workers, I started training with an experienced piercer.
Getting a stable job as a body piercer back then proved to be pretty hard! To keep bread on the table, I worked with young kids in an early education setting. I never lost my interest and love for piercings though!
When I moved to Wellington, I had a hard time finding nice jewellery. I only wore titanium piercing jewellery, and I just couldn’t find nice and affordable pieces anywhere! Then one day I found out that a new piercing studio had opened in Petone, and I raced in to check them out! I felt like a kid in a candy store, and I think I spent a little too much... The owners and I started talking, and we soon discovered our mutual love for piercings and quality jewellery. Now I am very proud to be part of this amazing team! I absolutely love my job, love to work with the people I meet and LOVE being part of their piercing journey!
Nel - Piercer
I always loved art and the look of piercings ever since I was young.
I had discovered that my dad had his ear pierced when he was younger and had taken it out to let it close. Being so intrigued as an 8 year old, I decided to go through my jewellery box. I needed to know if his piercing was still there! I chose my biggest hot pink hoop and rushed to Dad to let him know of my plan. Surprisingly, he actually let me do it! With a lot of force and trauma, I managed to get my earring into my dad's ear! I still don’t know to this day if I actually fit the jewellery in the pre-existing piercing tunnel or if I just pierced him all over again! But this was my first experience changing jewellery and most likely piercing someone.
I got my first cartilage piercing when I was 13, while I was on holiday visiting family. I told my Aunty that I wanted my Helix pierced. However, my Aunty suggested I didn’t get one but three piercings on my Forward Helix instead! So I guess you could say it was at that point that I unlocked a new love and fascination with piercings.
Starting high school at that time, you can imagine the teachers weren’t very impressed. I negotiated for DAYS with my teacher to keep them in as I didn’t want to lose my fresh new piercings! So we finally came to a conclusion that I was allowed to keep them in, but only on one condition. That was to keep them covered with a plaster. So I did for four years!
Before I joined the team at Pheenix, I was a Tailoring Assistant, but still feeling that this wasn’t quite my dream, I looked for new work. It was actually my Mum who saw the job listing for Pheenix Piercing, and I decided to shoot my shot!
I’m proud to be part of the team at Pheenix! It’s always fantastic being able to help and interact with people with their different needs and making them feel confident in their skin!
Xin - Owner, Administrator, Designer
I came to New Zealand through what felt like a miracle! From the moment I arrived, I fell in love with this country. Ten years have passed since then, and through those years—including the challenges of the pandemic—I choose to stay here in New Zealand without ever leaving. I completed my master's degree in Design in NZ and worked for a couple of places as a designer before Pheenix.
I put all my energy into Pheenix Piercing — it’s my child. I love it, I nurture it, and you are its most important part. As the designer and co-owner, I am responsible for design, management, and refinement. Every part of the service you experience carries my care. From the studio’s look and layout to the way our team delivers service and the images and updates you see on social media—everything passes through my hands. Behind the scenes, I put my heart into making sure the service you receive is caring, seamless, and in line with the vision of our studio.
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AND we’re quietly confident that we have the most extensive piercing jewellery collection in Wellington…
With over 2200 pieces in our hand-selected range, we have something to suit everyone.
(come see for yourself) OR…
We’re here for you through the WHOLE process.
Our job isn’t done until your piercing is fully healed and you are happy! Whether you're an adult or child (yes, our studio is child-friendly), the Pheenix team is here to support you every step of the way.
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