Welcome to the Association of Professional Piercers
The Association of Professional Piercers is a California-based, international non-profit organization dedicated to the dissemination of vital health and safety information about body piercing to piercers, health care professionals, legislators, and the general public.
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Please consult with your piercer or local APP member, or a piercing friendly physician, or email our Medical Director, if a local piercer is not available.
Upcoming Events
Office Closure - Conference
May 22, 2019The Office will be CLOSED May 8 - 20 (Annual Conference) and May 22 - 27. We will be in the office...
5th Annual Camp APP Members' Retreat
October 01, 201925th Annual APP Conference & Exposition
July 05, 2020Join us in Las Vegas, NV, USA for a week of education, excitement, comradery, jewelry, and history.
Recent News
Upcoming Office Closures - May 2019
Apr 1 2019
The Office will be CLOSED May 8 - May 20 for our Annual Conference, and CLOSED again May 22 - May 27. We will be in the office on May 21.
APP Conference & Exposition in 2020!
Apr 1 2019
The 25th Annual APP Conference and Exposition will be held July 5 - 10, 2020, at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas, Nevada. Join ...
BLOODBORNE PATHOGENS TRAINING PROGRAM
May 3 2016
The Association of Professional Piercers offers industry specific Bloodborne Pathogens training for body piercers.