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6/4/2025 0 Comments

What is Trauma-Informed Tattooing?

When it comes to getting a tattoo, the experience can be nerve-wracking for anyone – whether it's their first time or their fifteenth. For those who have experienced trauma, this anxiety can be especially intense. That's why trauma-informed tattooing isn't just a service – it's a commitment to creating a safe, understanding, and empowering environment for every client who walks through our doors.

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    Ruby Gore

    A Portland tattoo artist who believes in the power of intentional, healing artistry, Ruby works exclusively with one client per day. She creates custom tattoos that flow naturally with the body while specializing in transformative scar tattoo cover ups.

    As a neurodivergent female tattoo artist, Ruby brings deep understanding to trauma-informed tattooing practices, building a practice rooted in accessibility and genuine care. Through her nonprofit work and Out of the Darkness Survivor Tattoo Project, she's committed to changing how the tattoo industry approaches mental health and creating space where everyone feels truly seen.

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