Pain & Wonder Tattoo and Piercing Studio

Got my navel pierced with Bato. Right from the door, he was laid back, professional, and knowledgeable. Every aspect of the process was extremely sanitary, from being able to put my stuff in a sanitized bucket, signing paperwork and, of course, the actual procedure. Bato explained everything about my piercing, taught me a lot of new stuff, and was really cool to top it off. I absolutely recommend coming here. Finally found an amazing piercing/tat place. Thank you, Bato!

I had my first tattoo done with Matty. I was very nervous and went in to schedule my appointment and speak with him about 1 week prior to my sitting. He was awesome, very understanding and honest about what my expectations were versus the correct way to create lasting body art. I am very happy with both the cleanliness and professionalism of P & W! If I decide to get more ink, there is no where else that I will go. In short, Matty was patient and phenomenal!

Best place for body piercings! Reasonable pricing and awesome, very knowledgeable staff! I have many piercing I've gotten from different places around the country but this was by far the best experience! I will definitely be back! Was highly impressed... This place really sets the bar! (Pun intended) ;)

Walked in to get some advice about aftercare/healing even though I didn’t have any piercing work done here - the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful even though I was being a big ol’ freeloader. The shop was clean and spacious. Will definitely come back for piercings/tattoos when I’m in the area!

I went to a different local parlor at the behest of a family member for my first tattoo (which was in honor of my father's passing and was therefore very special to me.) Long story short, my entire experience was awful, especially considering the reason I was there. It was so bad, in fact, that I assumed this must be how all tattoo parlors are; they're not!

I walked up to Pain and Wonder with quite a bit of trepidation,(due to my last tattoo) but almost immediately upon entering I could tell that this experience would not be like the last. The woman there greeted me warmly and set me up for an appointment quickly and painlessly. The atmosphere is bright and welcoming, thanks to the way the shop is set up and decorated, and to the staff themselves.

I was tattooed by Mike Groves. He was very amiable and explanatory, and did much to set me at ease. I didn't feel rushed or beneath him. We had some "common ground" to discuss after I spied a few decorations in his personal workspace which was pretty cool, also. My tattoo was small and didn't take long, but I could tell that Mike made sure to ask if I was doing alright and that he tried to keep a conversation going as much as possible to keep my mind off of the pain (and wonder!).

My tattoo is in the third day of healing and it looks absolutely fantastic. I was charged what I am under the impression is the minimum for a tat, and was more than willing to tip for his "bedside manner" and workmanship.

I have a few more tattoos in mind and will be returning to Pain and Wonder to have them done. I would highly recommend this place for anyone looking to get a tattoo.

I've had several pieces done by Mike Groves over the past 4 (5?) years, and I've never been disappointed in the quality, customer service, or consult. Mike is always honest about placement and ideas, and helps to achieve a truly awesome execution of what you want. I will never stop coming to Pain and Wonder for my tattoos!

Fabulous and easy experience! Will definitely use again! 😁

Refused to pierce me Bc it was considered "sexual penetration" on a minor, even tho we did our research on google and asked other piercing shops in Athens and they happily agreed to pierce me. She also rudely told my mother to do her research because that was a very inappropriate piercing for someone my age, like I'm almost 18, I wasn't asking her to pierce my genitals ??? That wasn't the first time me and my family went in there and they were rude. You want someone nice without an attitude to pierce / tattoo you or it just makes you that much nervous. I've only spoke w one nice staff member there, the rest of them were pretty rude.

Bato pierced my eyebrow and I have never had such a cool and calm experience at a piercing shop. I’ve been to a lot of places where the staff can be condescending or intimidating. but here, all my questions were answered in a productive and thoughtful way. I cannot express how positive my experience was. Might just get another piercing because they were great. haha just kidding. shout out to Bato though.

Got my septum pierced by Bato! He was calm, kind, and knowledgeable. Also, the shop was very clean and sterile. Would definitely recommend going here!