Meet your Artists
Audrey Radd
Senior Piercer (She/They)
Audrey is the senior piercer for Emerald Sun Studios, and works at both the Jackson and Howell locations. She is a mom of two little girls and specializes in kids piercings. She’s been piercing professionally for over 3 years.
She grew up in Jackson, is licensed in massage therapy and bodywork, and spent 15 years in the medical field prior to piercing. She worked as a CNA, taught anatomy during college, and majored in biology with a minor in environmental science. She apprenticed her piercing career under her mentor Lauren Maureen, owner of Emerald Sun Studios.
To Audrey, piercing is part of the human experience. It has been a rite of passage in many cultures throughout history, and she wants to provide a safe and comfortable environment for us to pursue this tradition. She prioritizes the health and education of her clients, to ensure that they know how to care for for their piercings in the long term!
Dylan Sodt
Lead Piercer (He/They)
Dylan is the Lead Piercer for Emerald Sun Studios Jackson. He works full time at our Jackson location and part time at our Howell location. He began piercing in November of 2023, and is focused on providing our clients with a space where they feel comfortable and cared for throughout their piercing journey.
He is a born and raised Jackson native, and prides himself on working to help organize and empower the communities that surround him. He has ten years of experience in customer service from managing restaurants to selling wine. His communities value him for his kindness, empathy, and creativity. He attended college for business management and later engineering, but ultimately found his home as a piercer. He’s a very talented home cook, a massive nerd about rocketry, and he loves antique stores. He apprenticed as a piercer under Audrey, Danni, and Lauren.
He loves being a piercer because he has the opportunity every day to create a caring and encompassing environment for clients. Facilitating piercing as a means of healing and growth allows him to connect with clients on a deeper level, and helps him to grow as an authentic individual as well. He will always advocate for the highest standards of quality and education throughout his clients piercing journey.
Rocki
Piercer Apprentice (She/They)
Rocki is currently apprenticing under the guidance of our senior piercer, Audrey.
Rocki draws inspiration from ancient Mesoamerican body modification traditions and the deeply personal reclamation rituals that many individuals seek through body modification. With a commitment to honoring both the cultural heritage of these practices and the sovereignty of bodily autonomy, Rocki offers piercing services that blend tradition with innovation. She follows A.P.P. safety protocols and standards, utilizing the latest techniques and implant-grade materials to ensure both aesthetic excellence and client well-being.
Beyond piercing, Rocki is a licensed massage therapist and modified skin specialist. She has curated a boutique spa experience tailored specifically for alternative beauty enthusiasts—an often underserved community in the spa industry. By merging her expertise in body modification with therapeutic massage, she provides a distinctive, high-end service that celebrates and supports the modified community.