SHOP POLICIES

FAQ and Non-Negotiables

We do not pierce minors at this time and have no near future intention of doing so. Regardless of the Wisconsin Statutes, Sacred Needle chooses not to perform piercings of any kind on minors.
You must present a physical photo I.D. or passport at the time of service. Failure to provide proper I.D. means we cannot pierce you.
We are a walk-in style shop. We function on a first come, first serve basis during our regular business hours. We reserve appointments for special projects discussed in advance with our piercer(s) and/or genital piercings.
All of our service prices include initial implant grade titanium starter jewelry. We offer a range of threadless jewelry upgrades, ranging from $10-$70. Rotating options.

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Fall Updates;

I have been so enjoying my days at the shop with all of you. Going into this week of the shop I look forward to checking in with healing clients, sharing some new jewelry that I have really enjoyed choosing for us all, and new lobby toys for everyone to spend time together while they wait. Thank you to my friends who have been by my side and given me so much support. Big big BIG and notable shout out, to our mural artist, Zelda. Work in progress on the front three panels of

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Re-Opening & Summertime

After being closed for months, re-entering has felt so natural. We closed because of an oversight by me. Now, having all paperwork in good standing, we can welcome everyone back in. It was a range of thoughts and worries getting the news from the city. Worrying that I would lose the trust and affection of all of my clients that I had worked for years, to build. Worried the shop wouldn't open back up, worried that if it did it wouldn't feel the same as before, worried that all

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Gabriella pictured on left outside of the shop, the day we got the keys to the shop.

Co-Owner and Piercer: Gabriella

L: Gabriella sitting outside of the shop. Hi everyone!! :) I am the co-owner of our shop Sacred Needle and apprentice of Jess. I have been studying piercing for a year and a half. I had no idea I even wanted to have a career in piercing until Jess approached me about pursuing an apprenticeship with them, I realized there was no way I could pass up an opportunity like that. What we do is so important to me because it gave me the autonomy over my own body again, after getting o

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Meet Our Head Piercer: Jess

JR: Hi everyone, I have been piercing in the city (Milwaukee) for 7 years. My mentor is Steven Fury, he has retired from piercings and now tattoos at Atomic Tattoos on 57th St. in North Milwaukee. Steve had been piercing for 13 years when he took me on as an apprentice. I owe him everything in piercing, and will forever be grateful for what he's done for my life. I perform most-all, body and ear piercings. **Including genital piercings upon appointment. (E-mail me if you ar

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Fall Updates;

I have been so enjoying my days at the shop with all of you. Going into this week of the shop I look forward to checking in with healing clients, sharing some new jewelry that I have really enjoyed choosing for us all, and new lobby toys for everyone to spend time together while they wait. Thank you to my friends who have been by my side and given me so much support. Big big BIG and notable shout out, to our mural artist, Zelda. Work in progress on the front three panels of

Aug 202 min read

Re-Opening & Summertime

After being closed for months, re-entering has felt so natural. We closed because of an oversight by me. Now, having all paperwork in good standing, we can welcome everyone back in. It was a range of thoughts and worries getting the news from the city. Worrying that I would lose the trust and affection of all of my clients that I had worked for years, to build. Worried the shop wouldn't open back up, worried that if it did it wouldn't feel the same as before, worried that all

May 63 min read

Co-Owner and Piercer: Gabriella

L: Gabriella sitting outside of the shop. Hi everyone!! :) I am the co-owner of our shop Sacred Needle and apprentice of Jess. I have been studying piercing for a year and a half. I had no idea I even wanted to have a career in piercing until Jess approached me about pursuing an apprenticeship with them, I realized there was no way I could pass up an opportunity like that. What we do is so important to me because it gave me the autonomy over my own body again, after getting o

Sep 5, 20251 min read

Meet Our Head Piercer: Jess

JR: Hi everyone, I have been piercing in the city (Milwaukee) for 7 years. My mentor is Steven Fury, he has retired from piercings and now tattoos at Atomic Tattoos on 57th St. in North Milwaukee. Steve had been piercing for 13 years when he took me on as an apprentice. I owe him everything in piercing, and will forever be grateful for what he's done for my life. I perform most-all, body and ear piercings. **Including genital piercings upon appointment. (E-mail me if you ar

Apr 14, 20251 min read

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ABOUT SACRED NEEDLE

Our mission is to provide a community focused space that puts the clients needs and wants at the forefront of what we do. Offering our services to the public creating an outlet of self expression, gender affirmation, an aid of self discovery or aesthetic enrichment.

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FOR THE KIDS! I’m sorry I’m late this year guys, to make up for lost time Sacred Needle is matching all donations for the next two weekends. Supply list is copy and pasted from MPS’ website so please follow accordingly!!!

We’re shopping for kids so have fun making backpacks for our city’s future!!! If you add a little ~childlike whimsy~ I’ll give you an extra $10 off if it was chosen (or crafted) with love.

If you got it, share it, thank you all for all you do! Let’s get these kids ready and right to go back to school this year.

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PIERCING GUIDELINES: 1 Full Backpack = 1 $20 ear or nose piercing.

I am officially on the search for a new piercer to work with me at the shop.

I am not accepting apprenticeships at this time or for the foreseeable future. I am looking for a professional piercer with experience in a shop setting. Please read the post thoroughly and reach out with follow-up questions if needed.

The shop is a fast paced, high volume environment. We accept walk ins only, on a first come first serve basis to anyone 18+. No minors, no exceptions.

Talk soon,
Jess

Anti-tragus for the hottest Auntie I know!!!

Taaj,

Thank you for walking this walk with me today. We added an upper bridge to complete a long awaited project Taaj had planned far before we even met. Original bridge had been done in 2022 and now in 2026 the second one has finally joined its friend.

18mm 14g barbell with gold ends. You made my day brighter by being in it, and that means the world to me. Thank you for sharing yourself with me for our time together today.

See you soon💘

Today was a BLESSED day in the shop. New jewelry shenanigans and old friends to end the day with a warm heart.

Fresh flat piercing with the little gold set crystal clover. Part of the new collection of jewelry in the shop. I am very lucky to have a client like you, I can’t wait for winter break to see you again!!! Happy healing to you.

I have had a multitude of opportunities to do cool piercings on very kind, loving and understanding human beings. My glass remains half full even in the darkest times because my clients care for me in so many ways. You extend your empathy, your personal stories, your worries and stressors and heartache with me, in exchange for a shared experience of pain and renewal. The Hope of walking away feeling more whole, more recognizable to yourself in the mirror, or feeling the internal pain and struggle subside to be replaced with the physical ache of a new piercing.

This navel piercing was done tonight on a returning client, and I thank you for your commitment to me; while I remain committed to you and your healing. Thank you very much for your kindness. See you soon.

The Church of Body Modification claims another brave soul, Nat joined to gain their right to modify with their job that had restrictions on piercings. And YOU CAN DO IT TOO!!!!

YOUR BODY DOES NOT BELONG TO THE PROFESSIONAL WORLD.

Thanks Nat. We sent a farewell to their original eyebrow piercing to embrace the new. 12mm titanium barbells, done today. 🙏🏼

Fresh helix with an Invictus tri-bead below her industrial. Healed daith sitting sweetly with initial jewelry. Earlobe upgrade, happy chats and hugs.

Pretty ear of a friend!!!💞

Round two of this awesome project we started almost THREE years ago! (They don’t take very long to heal, life just keeps us apart ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹)
The small white opals are fresh, the crystal tops are healed. Eventually Bella will have two hoops in these to function as orbitals. 🪐🪐🪐🪐🪐🪐

It was so good to see you and catch up and know that you’re doing well!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you for the never ending support 🤍💞

14mm surface bars for these “nippleless” nipple piercings as Syd calls them. 🙂‍↕️

Yesterday evening Syd came to me and said they had this crazy idea and didn’t know if anyone had done it before or if we could even do it. Originally asking about dermals in this placement, I then proceeded to yell and freak out saying how I had thought up this idea years ago and never been able to actually try it out. So we got to work!!!!

Thank you Syd for being the person you are and allowing me to be my true self, as I give you my love and help you feel like yourself in your own body. Thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you, I can’t say it enough.

Syd and I are both incredibly stoked to see how this heals and we will update you all as we go!!!! Right now we don’t really have an idea of how “permanent” they will be, what the rejection would be like, so we are closely monitoring and maintaining for now.

Thank you all, I love you Milwaukee. 🌇

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Our Piercers;

Owners; Jessica Ruiz and Gabriella Wolske

L: Jessica Ruiz R: Gabriella Wolske

Owners and founders; Jessica and Gabriella opened Sacred Needle Piercing in the Spring of 2025. Jessica originally mentored Gabriella at Atomic Tattoos. Gabriella hopes to continue her apprenticeship under Jessica and forge her own path in piercing.

Jessica has pierced in Milwaukee for their entire career. They are known for their passion and adoration for their clients. Jessica has built an extraordinary clientele over the years and remains grateful for everything the industry has afforded them.

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SHOP POLICIES

Fall Updates;

Re-Opening & Summertime

Co-Owner and Piercer: Gabriella

Meet Our Head Piercer: Jess

Piercer Blog

KEEP UP WITH US HERE:

Fall Updates;

Re-Opening & Summertime

Co-Owner and Piercer: Gabriella

Meet Our Head Piercer: Jess

ABOUT SACRED NEEDLE

see us on instagram <3

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DAILY HOURS LISTED ON APPLE MAPS AND GOOGLE MAPS

Our Piercers;