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
25th Annual APP Conference & Exposition
July 05, 2020Join us July 5-10, 2020 in Las Vegas, NV, USA for a week of education, excitement, comradery, jewelry,...
6th Annual Camp APP Members' Retreat
October 13, 2020Hello Campers! Join us for a week of wilderness lodging, piercing education, and industry networking...
See the full Calendar of Events and submit professional piercing-related events in your area.
Recent News
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.
A piercing cure?
Nov 15 2015
Currently there is no compelling evidence to support or refute claims of aid for any health conditions by body piercing.
Therefore we pol...