The studio

Nestled in the downtown area of Asheville, the studio is accessible to many hotels for the traveling client, fantastic restaurants for when you leave your appointment, and plenty of entertainment for any guests who may be accompanying you, whether its for a group piercing experience or a longer session.

I’ve gone to great lengths to ensure everyone feels welcome and cared for in my space. I have custom welded a solid steel frame table that can safely accommodate all body types without the awkward fumbling that often comes with massage tables.

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While the studio is very accessible from many directions, its tucked away location may be difficult to find. For that reason I’ve tried to be as thorough as possible with directions to ensure you have a stress free journey to your appointment.

 

The side entrance is located in the permit-only parking lot in front of the courtyard. There is also a gate at this entrance that occasionally may be closed. If for any reason it is not open, feel free to call and I will be happy to assist you.

There are two entrances to the courtyard offering accessibility for everyone.

The entrance closest to the street is the alley directly next to Zambra (and with more pleasant weather sometimes serves as a lovely outdoor dining experience). This entrance serves as an access point for those requiring wheel chair access. Occasionally the gate may be closed, and if so, feel free to call and I will be happy to assist you to your appointment!

  • Unfortunately the lot directly in front of the building is by permit only (please do not risk parking there, for they do enforce towing), there are 2 parking garages accessible from both Walnut street and Rankin avenue.

    Street parking is always a good option for a piercing appointment as most individual appointments dont typically exceed 1 hour (depending on service).

    For longer sessions the parking garages/paid lots would be a better option. Most lots charge around $15 for full day parking, so do plan accordingly.

    There is also a free lot located on cherry street nearest the skate park with a 5-10 minute walk at most to the studio.

  • I accept both cash and card!

    While cash is greatly preferred, I do recommend you plan as close to exactly what you intend on spending or have extra on hand as I keep minimal cash at the studio, and unfortunately we do not have an ATM within the building. There is however a Wells Fargo bank with street side ATM located two blocks away (please use it ahead of time if need be).

    All card transactions will have a processing fee attached as it does cost me to provide card processing via square.

  • Of course you are!

    If you have someone you wish to bring with you to provide an even more comfortable atmosphere, I fully support it and am happy to accommodate them as well. Space is limited though within the work station so please limit it to one person in the room with you. Unless we are working on intimate anatomy, or by client request, I keep the door open to the space to allow a more open feel to the studio, and other guests are welcome to observe from a seat in the hallway.

    For more intense tattoo sessions I very much recommend to bring a friend to assist you if you have any difficulty after the session.

    I do ask that all guest be respectful of the space and during certain aspects of any procedures, to keep conversation to a minimum and no photography please.

  • I have a very firm no children in the studio policy (unless they are being seen as a piercing client and are under the care of their parent or guardian).

    Please make arrangements prior to your piercing or tattoo sessions for someone to watch your child for you. If you do not follow this policy, we will unfortunately have to reschedule you and you will be charged the cancellation fee.

  • I feel this should go without saying, but stranger things have happened. There is also a no pet policy (of course excluding documented and vital service animals).

    I love animals, however animals in a clinical space where I am responsible for your health and well being, do not provide a hygienic space.

Disclaimer: Autonomy Body Arts llc is not responsible for any fine, or fees incurred due to the client not adhering to city parking enforcement. It is the responsibility of the client to ensure payment for service and any inability to do so upon completion of service and without prior agreement will be met with legal recourse.