Karissa Richtmyer, BSN, RN, CCRN

Founder + Owner

www.thenursepiercer.com

Been following along on socials for a while but recently joined the inner circle.

Walpole, but I travel to clients throughout MA

I started my business after hours of researching safe ear piercing options for my daughter and found very few options so I decided to fix the problem myself! I used my background as a registered nurse to practice safe, sterile single use ear piercing for families throughout the greater Boston area. I come to you and pierce babies, children and adults of all ages.

I think the moment you can sit back and realize ``I'm really happy with what I do AND I get paid for it.`` If you can turn a dream into a reality and live it day to day, you've aced it.

After about 3 months into my ear piercing journey, I realized that this wasn't just a hobby or side hustle and that I was building a business that helps people! I started solving a problem that moms have been dealing with for years.

Knowing absolutely nothing about running a business or being an entrepreneur! I had no idea what I was in for in terms of managing all the behind the scenes tasks that I didn't even know existed.

Being a full time ICU, business owner and mom of a 13 month old is overwhelming at times. What keeps me going is knowing that I'm showing my daughter that she can achieve any crazy idea, and that her mom followed her dreams.

Connected me with other mom business owners and gave me the ambition and optimism to push harder and speak louder about my business. It taught me that my idea is unique and different, and people want to be a part of it.

I had a client who got her ears pierced at Claires a few years ago, the gun got stuck in her ear and the piercing got infected. I repierced her ears for her, in her own home and she burst into tears of joys because of how happy she was. She had a much better experience and now could wear earrings confidently and safely.

I'm a wife, girl mom, dog mom and a proud VA nurse. I've spent my entire career caring for veterans who have sacrificed so much for all of us at the Boston VA. I am an avid true crime junkie, Thai food lover and a massive Swiftie! I value quiet nights taking walks with the whole family and a mean Mojito.

There is no one else that does what I do. Some pediatricians offer ear piercings but many require you to be a patient or have months long waitlists. Other options include tattoo parlors or kiosks at the mall, neither are family friendly. I'm a board certified critical care nurse that comes to your home to pierce your child's ears. I create a comfortable, warm, inviting environment and a stress free experience!

Instagram and my business Facebook page!