​Bink Williams     -     Send me an email
RN, LCSW, LMT
Owner
APP Member

    Bink has been a professional piercer in Tallahassee since 1995 and an APP member in good standing since 1996. That's close to 20 years of knowledge and experience in the piercing industry. He is also a Registered Nurse certified in palliative and hospice care. Bink currently maintains a private practice as a licensed massage therapist and licensed clinical social worker. He is a certified Neuromuscular Therapist and member of the Academy of Certified Social Workers. In his spare time he plays the fiddle  and loves to garden and raise tiny goats with his wife, Andrea, on their farm in Sopchoppy. 
Ashley Reeves     -     Send me an email
Professional Piercer / Management
APP Member
 
    Ashley moved to Tallahassee from central Florida in 2009. Since then, the city has become her home; its people her friends, neighbors, and colleagues. She is proud and honored to be part of the family here at one of her favorite locally owned businesses. Ashley has been a Body Piercing by Bink customer for years and can't imagine a better job with better clients! She hopes to continue learning and growing in her role as a professional piercer, and upholding the standards of quality and professionalism that the shop has long offered Tallahassee. In her spare time she loves playing with her children (a little grey cat and a snuggly hound dog) and getting outdoors.
Phoebe Dowling     -     Send me an email
Professional Piercer / Management
APP Member

    Phoebe became a client of Body Piercing by Bink in 2011, and began working at the shop as counter staff in 2013. It didn't take long for her to fall in love with the professional piercing and high end body jewelry world, and she accepted an apprenticeship with Bink in 2014. She has been piercing professionally since the end of her apprenticeship and continues to dedicate as much of her time and energy as possible to bettering herself as a piercer and business manager. She prides herself on providing a comfortable and fun piercing experience to her clients, as well as maintaining a soothing and professional atmosphere within the shop. Phoebe graduated from Florida State University in 2015 with a B.A. in Studio Art, and she draws on her knowledge of aesthetics to help clients choose flattering placements and jewelry for their piercings. She has been a Tallahassee resident since 2006, and loves to spend time hiking and looking for cool bugs to photograph. ​
Gabrielle Figueroa
Counter Staff / Apprentice Piercer

Gabrielle joined the Bink’s family in May 2017 and entered her apprenticeship under Phoebe and Ashley in July 2018. She is a driven individual who enjoys the freedom of expression that piercing allows. Captivated by the variety of opportunities that piercing creates, Gabrielle works toward improving her skills everyday to maintain an environment that is both safe and fun. Gabrielle is a Licensed Massage Therapist and has an A.A. in nutrition science. She utilizes her knowledge of anatomy and kinesiology to offer suggestions on jewelry placement. She is passionate about providing thorough after care information and helping to educate clients about the importance of having quality jewelry living in their piercings. In her spare time, Gabrielle gardens, reads, and performs within the LGBTQ+ community. Come by the shop and let her infectious energy brighten your day.
Jess Zephyr
Counter Staff / Piercing Apprentice

Jess has always been captivated by the world of body piercing and is elated to be pursuing the career they're so passionate about. They've spent several years behind the counter of tattoo and piercing shops, graduated from the Fakir Basic Body Piercing Intensive in 2014, and began apprenticing under Ashley and Phoebe in July of 2017. A jewelry maker and lifelong artist, Jess has an eye for combining different elements to create a cohesive final product, and loves helping clients achieve unique and attractive looks. You can also catch Jess around the local comedy scene as a stand-up comedian and curator of shows featuring the funniest and most inclusive voices in town. When they aren't fantasizing about jewelry or creating something new, they love to spend time exploring nature and cuddling with their furry family.