Got my septum done by Tiff. Went in with two other friends and my husband, three of us were getting piercings done. She was extremely accommodating and put up with our shenanigans. She over heard me talking about experiences with other piercings and even chimed in to give advice. I plan on going back in the future and have recommended her to others. Read Less

Got my septum done by Tiff. Went in with two other friends and my husband, three of us were getting piercings done. She was extremely accommodating and put up with our shenanigans. She over heard me talking about experiences with other piercings and even chimed in to give advice. I plan on going back in the future and have recommended her to others. Read Less

I took my boyfriend there for a bday tatoo, paid $350 in advance and they did THE WORST JOB ever. I had already drawn it out, a basic viper symbol. None of the lines connected, the coloring looked slipped on. And even when he went back to get it fixed, they didnt seem to fix a thing. Never go here!!! Read Less

The piercer was absolutely lovely! Great to talk to, answered all of my questions and made the experience overall fantastic, this is now my go to piercing place, and would definitely recommend them to others Read Less

I had my first tattoo done here, which looked absolutely terrible. The man that did it was aggressive and didn't care at all how I felt. I was bent over a chair as well, like another poster here, instead of lying flat on the chair. Clearly this shop was out just make $ and it was never about their customers or the value of their work. Absolutely 0 recommendations from me to come here! Calgary has some amazing tattoo shops? Do your homework kids!!! Run far from this place. Read Less

Ive been to esoterik for all 9 of my peircings ive never been anywere else to get peirced because I see now need to go anywere else since all of my peircing have been done as good as they could possibly be done.  Ive never had a problem with any of them being crooked.  They finish doing the peircings as quikly as possibly.  They are very professional.  They keep the the place very clean as well.  I would highly recommend this place to anyone looking to get peircings I know lots of people who have been peirced here and they are always happy with the results. Read Less

I've gone to shelley for all of my piercings, both ear lobes, both nipples (twice) and all of my four hip microdermals, she's a wonderful person AND an amazing piercer, quick and efficient and keeps the pain to a minimum, she's also awesome at keeping you calm and cool throughout the entire process, I love this place and their staff!! Read Less

Alright I know this place is straight up in the "hood" right across from Marlborough Mall and the T&T Market. You have to climb some dark stairs to get to here. *** This whole strip mall is getting a face lift, it no longer looks as sketchy as I first painted it out to be. Still in Marlbrough, still have to climb a creepy stair case but it looks so much nicer. ****Now that I've said that, let me tell you why I continue to go here. They are AMAZING!! The talent outshines the location.Shelley is the ONLY person I would ever trust to put a hole in my flesh. The ONLY person. I have been there for my eyebrow and rook (inner ear) and have been there plenty of times as the "witness" for many piercings. The outside of Esoterik is a little sketchy but once you step inside you can tell that it is CLEAN. The biggest thing you should look for in any body modification place. I don't have any tattoos so I can't speak for Alex and other tattooers working at Esoterik, but I can say the Shelley the only piercer is TALENTED. When getting a hole purposely poked through your skin you need someone you can  trust.  Shelley is always talkative and has some sort of story to tell you, whether its about her giant pet snake or some crazy thing she has seen. She is super friendly and actually cares about all her clients. You always feel like she is your friend when you go in there. You know when you get your haircut you feel that connection to your stylist its the same with Shelley. If she senses that you are doing something for the wrong reasons, can't take care of it property or if something won't look good on you she has no problem telling you. She is personally invested in all her clients.Aside from being a good person, she has the talent to back it all up. She's been at this for a long time. I have been there before with a friend and while piercing she taught an intern all about the piercing "ins and outs" its impressive to hear what all goes into a simple piercing.  Once you've got your new piercing you get the coveted "NO TOUCHING!!" talk, which consists of her telling you to not touch your piercing, don't let others touch it, don't even think about touching it. "Think about it you go downstairs to the 711 to buy a drink, this nasty construction worker who just scratched his parts opened the door before you and then you go and touch your fresh piercing!! Big NO NO!" As she tells you this she hands you a cute little bag of sea salt and tells you all about how to clean it properly.I have never had a problem with any of my piercings or have heard any of my friends having problems. I have mentioned Esoterik plenty of times in my area and everybody I talk to about it has nothing but good things to say. Read Less