Rachel Smith offers a unique and elevated service in the busy NYC piercing world. She works on ears only, in a quiet and private studio inside an office building. I made an appointment and paid the $100 reservation fee online. I was reminded several times of my appointment. There is a website and Ms. Smith has an Instagram account with many photos of her work. There are many 5-star reviews here on Yelp. I live in New Mexico, where piercings are done in tattoo parlors by rough-looking men. That wasn't the experience I wanted. Ms. Smith is thoroughly professional and competent. She spent time with me concerning my previous earlobe piercings, which had closed up over time. She went over the earrings choices with details about stones and white vs. yellow gold. I never felt rushed. I ended up purchasing two sets of lightning bolt earrings with tiny stones, one pair in each gold color. She was meticulous in positioning and marking my lobes. The actual piercing of both ears was quick and almost painless. I was given an instruction card detailing home care of the new piercings. Clinical Ear Piercing by Rachel Smith offers a very professional and comfortable client experience. I highly recommend this business. read more

My almost 5 year old daughter decided she really wanted to get her ears pierced one day so I found this place - also recommended in local mom groups - and we loved it! Clean, quick and nice little selection of earrings. I wasn't sure my daughter was going to get the second ear pierced after the first one but after a lollipop was provided, she mustered the courage for ear #2. She walked out skipping and smiling and so excited to show everyone her pretty new earrings. Highly recommend! read more

Great experience! Rachel Smith RN is located at 1133 Broadway (between 25 and 26th street), Suite 528. Rachel is terrific. She is the consummate professional. Everything was very organized and easy. Rachel is a lovely and friendly person. I recommend her highly! read more

I went to Rachel to reopen existing earlobe piercings that had been closed for many (5-10?) years, which she did without a problem. Rachel has a wide variety of earrings from which to choose, and advised which type of material and style would fit my situation best. While not inexpensive, it was the calm and professional experience that I wanted. I am glad I found her, and recommend Rachel's services. read more

Rachel did a phenomenal job piercing my daughter's ears. My daughter was 4 months old at the time and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Rachel is very meticulous, personable and quick! Piercing both ears took a total of 3 minutes which is very impressive. The piercings are even and perfect. Her studio is very clean and she practices using aseptic techniques. read more

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I highly recommend. Rachel is fantastic. She carefully listened to my concerns and symptoms and quickly addressed and corrected the issues. After not wearing earrings for a while, one ear piercing seemed to have closed up and the other was irritated when I put in earrings. She deduced that I probably developed a nickel allergy. She also deftly re-opened the closed up ear w/o having to re-pierce it. It's been 2 weeks now wearing the medical grade titanium posts and everything is painfree and perfect. The office is quiet, clean, and calming. Rachel could not have been more pleasant and professional. And the selection of earrings is lovely and tasteful. You can go to any local mall or tattoo place to get a cheap piercing, but why subject yourself to that when you can get top of the line treatment here? read more

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This is the best place in New York to get a piercing. Rachel is so experienced, calming and professional and pierced my cartilage perfectly. She spent 10 minutes to sit down with me to talk about different earring options. She applied numbing cream and left it to sit for 30 minutes. The cream worked perfectly and I did not feel any pain. It literally felt like a bit of pressure and then it was done. The office is so clean and relaxing. I refuse to go to any other place to get piercings going forward. I HIGHLY recommend Rachel and Clinical Ear Piercing above anywhere else in NYC read more

Great front desk staff. Very friendly and professional service. Clean facilities. Detailed communication on the process before and the care after. read more

Rachel is amazing. I got my second ear piercing yesterday and Rachel made it a wonderful painless experience. Her office is clean, neat, calm and peaceful. Rachel took time to measure and checked it several times before inserting the needle. During this time, we had a pleasant conversation talking about my Grandmother and getting my first ear piercing. When it was time, she told me to take a deep breath and in the exhale that's when she inserted the needle in my ear lobes. It was a small pinch. Rachel is sooo patient and it helps she is a registered nurse. To top it off; she had a great selection of earrings. You can't go wrong... I highly recommend Rachel and Clinical Ear Piercing. read more

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Rachel is amazing !! We took our almost 6 year old here and it was such a lovely experience. Rachel is very knowledgeable and she took the time to talk through and explain everything. My daughter was so comfortable and so happy! It's been 3 weeks and her ears haven't gotten red once. I'd recommend her to everyone ! read more

Rachel is such a kind & detail-oriented person that I can trust when it comes to piercing. She is a registered nurse as well which a huge plus. If anything happens, she can help you. I had to pierce my ears again because my original piercing was done too low (10 years ago) I couldn't wear any hoop-earnings or heavy ones. Also, the location of your ear piercings play a huge roll to enhance the look. I finally encouraged myself to get this thing done for my wedding in June so that I can wear beautiful earrings for my wedding without worrying about how they look. I even considered getting a plastic surgery for my ear lobes but I wanted to ask Rachel's opinion first. She said I had enough space for new piecing and we decided to do it which makes me so happy with the result now. Her office is located in SoHo which is perfect for me. Also, the space is kids-friendly and relaxing which help me to not be nervous before piercing my ears. Also, she took time to explain aftercare and which earrings to wear to minimize any allergic reaction to the certain metals. I even reached out to her 1 month after the piercing was done to ask a few more questions regarding my ears. She was so responsive and assured me how to take care of my ears! I highly recommend Rachel to anyone who is considering getting ears pierced. It is totally worth $$. I believe you should be always careful when it comes to your body. read more

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I booked an appointment for my daughter several weeks before our trip to the city. In the time leading up to the appointment, Rachel communicated with me on multiple occasions and really helped to ease my concerns regarding the piercing and answered all our questions regarding piercing jewelry. She went so far as to ask jewelers about making a custom piece for her. Ultimately, we decided to go with something less costly for the initial piercing. On arrival, the office is quaint and inviting. She was more than welcoming and reassuring to all of us throughout the session. I can't possibly imagine a better experience than the one we had today. We all know nurses are great, but this was really special. read more

Absolutely fantastic experience! We traveled from Pennsylvania (we used to live in NYC) and it was worth it. Sanitary, comfortable/clean office, great interaction with our 6 year old daughter, cute earrings, and the placement of her piercing is PERFECT. Thank you Rachel! read more

I rarely ever write reviews but I had to this time! After a lot of research I came across 'Clinical Ear Piercing'. I booked my appointment for my 5 month old daughter and had her ears pierced there today. I was always nervous about getting my daughter's ears pierced until I entered the office. Rachel Smith is so kind and patient ! She does her best to provide an amazing experience. Rachel took her time to get the perfect spot to pierce. She is very knowledgeable , clean and professional. Her office is very clean and has a beautiful calming smell of essential oils. Rachel is very careful and responded kindly to any questions or concerns I had. I will be recommending her to everyone including my daughter's pediatrician. It is very important for everyone who is looking to get their ears pierced to go to an experienced professional who is sanitary, patient and kind , and that is Rachel Smith! Rachel if you see this review I just want you to know that you are truly appreciated for your hard work ! read more

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When you first walk in the place is beautiful is smells amazing super clean so organized. Then the front desk women is in such a great energy and very kind then she goes over some cleaning tips I loved that !!!! It was my firsT time here with my 2 month old babyy girl omg she was amazing so kind so much patience so sweet amazing . You do have options of real diamond rings or other types but they can rare the price but Jesus you will fall in love. If you asking your self why she has 5STARS and no bad reviews is because this is the best places... -changed my previous review cause it didn't do justice to this amazing place!!!! read more

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My colleagues and I wanted to have an ear piercing party. We were doing our due diligence and researching different and reliable ear piercing places. We searched high and low and found one. However, we were super disappointed and turned off by the rude employee who kept rushing us and pushing us to just pick an earring and just get a piercing. It felt like we (3 of us) were wasting her time. Let me tell you that when you have 3 clients walking in to get piercings that you will make a good amount of money in a short period of time. So it is worth it to be patient, walk us through the process, and answer any and all questions we have. At the end, we didn't feel comfortable with her so we left. Disappointed and dejected we didn't know where we would go to get our piercing party on. Luckily, we found Rachel. She was warm and welcoming. Also attentive, patient, and answered a gazillion questions. She worked with us instead of trying to rush us. She consulted with each person and gave advice about the piercing placement and the healing time that would go with it. We spent a good solid hour with her and she made us feel so relaxed and comfortable. Not only did she walk us through the piercing process she also let all of us in the room to hold each others hands and take pictures/videos. She ended the session by giving us detailed care instructions and explained why we needed to care for our piercings in this manner. Rachel is amazing. She is great and we all had a lovely piercing party with ease and comfort. Highly higly higly recommend Rachel. There is no one better. I will certainly be back to get more piercings from her. read more

It was yet another great first ear-piercing experience. This time, it was for my 10-year-old daughter. Rachel is truly the best!

I found Rachel & Clinical Ear Piercing after my friends and I had horrible experience attempting to get our ears pierced a few weeks prior somewhere else. The moment my friends and I stepped into her office space (notice how I did not say grungy tattoo parlor like every other piercing place in nyc) we automatically felt at ease and so welcomed by Rachel. She took the time to consult each and us and explained our piercing options, even giving us ideas and inspiration. Bonus: she not only has a beautiful, but a large selection of earrings to choose from! Thank you much Rachel for being so patient with us. We're already thinking about what our next piercings and will definitely be back again for our next piercing party soon! read more

I don't write many reviews anymore, but feel I need to after getting my ear pierced by Rachel. She's absolutely amazing. Office was clean and inviting (felt like going to a spa). So different from walking into a tattoo/piercing parlor. She has beautiful jewelry choices, was patient with me as I chose an earring and where I wanted the hole, and helped me find something that would complement my existing look. It absolutely helps that she has amazing style as well! The needle piercing process itself was very smooth, quick, clean, and minimally painful. She took the time to explain the process, and gave me after-care tips that really showed she knows what she's doing. A big contrast from what I experienced at a tattoo place 3 weeks ago for another piercing. Even though I paid a third of the price at the parlor for pretty much the same kind of piercing, going to Rachel was worth the extra $$ for peace of mind. read more

This is the absolute BEST place to take your infant for ear piercing!!! The first thing you notice when you walk in is how clean and posh the place is - you also have your choice of temporary, piercing earrings! The staff are very knowledgeable and they're amazing with children, which is an absolute plus when your little angel's involved! Oh and splurge (only a few bucks more) and get the numbing cream - your munchkin will thank you ;-) If you're looking to for a professional ear piercer, look no further - RUN, don't walk to Clinical Ear Piercing!!! read more

Summary: Great calm atmosphere and attentive one on one service with no delay. Details: I wasn't sure what to expect coming in here. I was pleasantly surprised that the procedure in a spa/wellness care facility. It honestly smelled like I was walking in a spa oasis. RN Rachel Smith was pleasant and spoke to us in a manner than put at at ease. She explains the procedure and the after care instructions. She marked the spot with a pen like indicator just to make sure that you are in agreement with where the hole will be placed. Then the piercing was all of 30 seconds. The only scary part was the 'clipping' sound that came from the tool. My daughter cried for about a minute or two but after I took her (her dad held her down) and showed her what she looked like in the mirror, she stopped and I swear she wouldn't stop looking at her ears!!! Lol I would recommend this spot to anyone looking for a clean non rushed professional environment. I didn't want to go to a mall and have it done (i would have felt too rushed). Although it's a bit pricey it's worth it. read more

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I took my 3month old, Eleanor, to get her ears pierced here. I was SO nervous, I almost couldn't go through with it... Rachel took me to a room where I got to nurse my babe while she gave me all the pros and cons of piercing my girl early and put absolutely no pressure on me. I decided to go through with it. I opted for the numbing cream (totally worth it!!) Rachel was extremely meticulous when marking Eleanor's ears. Finally, while my sister in law distracted Eleanor with awesome light up rattles that Rachel provided, Eleanor got her ears pierced. It was quick and painless... Seriously. Painless. She didn't even realize it happened. NO crying (except for my own tears) and I was given very detailed aftercare instructions. If I could give 10 stars, I would. It's worth every penny. read more

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We took our 4 month old to have her ears pierced last Saturday. The suite is clean, relaxing and the staff is top notch! Unfortunately, our baby still cried (even with the numbing cream) but the aftercare has been a breeze and she doesn't seem bothered by her new earrings at all. read more

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I got my 4 month year old daughter's ears pierced today and I was very pleased with the service here. Rachel was meticulous and thorough. I especially appreciated being able to carefully review the ear markings to ensure evenness. Her office is also clean & smells and looks great. As a mom of 3, I'm glad to finally have an alternative to the mall! Oh and the little gift bags are a nice touch read more

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Rachel is truly professional; takes her time in explaining expectations and emphasizing after care to prevent infection. Place is clean and very conducive to proper relaxation just before the procedure. Being gentle and meticulous, there was no room for apprehension or discomfort. "Just a pinch," my daughter described. Quick and neat. It's definitely the safest place for ear piercing. read more

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I really wanted to re-pierce my ears for awhile and I was honestly nervous I wasn't sure where to go. I had my ears pierced twice previously and it leads to weird allergic reactions and so my hole seemed like it closed. I found Clinical Ear Piercing and I decided to take the plunge and made an appointment. I highly recommend Rachel. I was super nervous but seeing all these babies taking it like a champ I realized I had to also become a champ haha. Rachel took the time to talk to me about my prior history so we can figure out why my piercings never stuck before. She managed to reopen my old hole which was super cool, haha and I got an additional piercing. She is super friendly and makes you feel comfortable. She makes sure it comes out looking aesthetically pleasing. When I have kids I will be taking them to Rachel I really can't recommend her enough for kids and adults!! read more

I was super nervous about getting my first piercings but I shouldn't have been because she made me feel so calm and the two little pinches were over in a second. Highly recommend!!!!! read more

I took my 10.5 month old to get her ears pierced and had an amazing experience. Rachel was great at explaining each step and the aftercare. She was super gentle with my squirmy girl. The office itself is extremely clean and very sterile. I highly recommended this place. read more

I truly never leave reviews but I felt like after my experience I just had to write about how amazing my experience was working with Rachel. Upon entering the spa like atmosphere (my boyfriend could not stop raving about the aromatherapy scents) you immediately feel at ease. Rachel came out and greeted us, showing me which earring to choose from. I decided not to go with the numbing cream since I have had my ears pierced before. She took her time guiding me through exactly how she was going to pierce my ears, how long it was going to take and exactly how painful (or painless I should say) it was going to be. I cannot even begin to explain how easy she made this process and at ease she made me feel about choosing to have it done with her. The piercing took at most five minutes and after she took her time explaining exactly how to care for it. Rachel was extremely personable and passionate about what she was doing and the environment feels clean and comfortable. A few days later I had a question about the piercing and she answered my text within five minutes. I truly cannot say enough about my experience and will absolutely be back! read more

So grateful that I found Rachel at Clinical Ear Piercing! Her experience, knowledge and attention to detail are worth every penny. Many of the reviews here are about children but my case was different. I'm in my 50s, and the holes of my formerly-pierced ears had closed up many decades ago. Completely closed (or so it seemed). Needless to say, I could no longer wear any of my earrings so I went in to re-pierce my ears. To my surprise, upon examining my ears, Rachel (RN and owner of the business) told me that, rather than re-piercing, she wanted to try reopening my old piercings. She felt that the holes were actually still open, just that they had contracted and had formed something akin to a whitehead. Lo and behold, in just a few minutes, she reopened up all four of my former piercings! No blood, no pain, just a bit of deep cleaning and very deft hands. And, of course, lots of experience and knowledge. These were holes that were closed for decades. She also had an array of gorgeous studs for me to choose from in order to stop the holes from contracting again. She even chose the backings for each one of them (chose gold instead of stainless steel, one of the moments where her attention to detail really showed) to make sure that I had something I would be happy to wear for 2 - 3 weeks and longer. So, if you, like me, have holes that have closed up, don't go anywhere else, talk to Rachel first. She's a consummate professional who knows what she is doing. read more

Our 8 yo daughter was super nervous but Rachel made her feel perfectly safe. The process was great and her selection of earrings was amazing. And once my daughter was done, my wife decided to do second and third piercings there. I can't recommend this place more! read more

Amazing experience! Rachel is a sweetheart. She took her time making sure the earrings were going in the right place. The space was warm and inviting - she even offered a spot for me to nurse our little one once we were done. Highly recommend! read more

I could not say enough good things about Clinical Ear Piercing and the owner Rachel. Do yourself a favor stop by here. You will not feel like a customer, but more like family where they care about you. I had two of my daughters ears pierced here and purchased medical grade earrings too. read more

Rachel was fantastic. She took a ton of time measuring and re-measuring my ears to pick the perfect spot, had great bedside manner, and took care to educate me know how to take care of my piercing. But she's definitely lying when she said it doesn't hurt. It hurts. read more

Very beautiful calming office space two blocks from the subway shop. I went there to get my piercings reopened after not wearing earrings for over 15 years due to chronic illness and allergies to earrings. I am okay with titanium and the earrings Rachel uses are beautiful and made of medical grade titanium. I was early so saw two families before me bring their children in. Not only did I hear no crying but the children were very happy afterward. I had recently gained 35 pounds this year from a medicine and wanted to do this to at least gain back some control and as Rachel so rightly said "reclaiming my femininity" after losing so much. Rachel was able to easily reopen the piercings and it was painless. I am now wearing the beautiful earrings. I would definitely recommend Rachel. It is more expensive then a jewelry store but for hygienic purposes and also a relaxed safe atmosphere it is well worth it. read more

I rarely leave reviews but I feel compelled to share my experience as Rachel is simply fantastic. If you do a quick search on google, you would read many people had unpleasant experiences with uneven or crooked ear piercing. Lots of my friends with ear piercing have told me that it's quite rare to get the piercing completely symmetrical. However, this is not the story with Rachel. She is so experienced with calm hands and chill energy. Thus she can pierce your ears with great precision and right angle. She also has good eye and great taste, along with her chic personal style. She would listen to your needs and spot the best position on your ear to perform the piercing. The exact position and angle of the piercing will largely affect how difference jewelries look on you later on. In addition, Rachel is extremely patient and personal. Even though she is always busy with a fully booked schedule, she never rushes anyone during the appointment and would make sure you are taken special care of and you are happy with how your new piercing looks. She would even mark the spot on your ear lobe and ask you to check it in mirror before she actually pierces your ears. Price is very fair with such exceptional service and a complimentary pair of solid gold earrings. Plus, her selection of earrings is super cute and of high quality. Don't risk going to a tattoo/piercing parlor if you want your ear piercing done right and professionally, with grace and class. read more

The staff are professional and happy while maintaining a very clean area. We made a 12:30 appointment for Saturday and we were seen at 12:45. There piercer is a registered nurse with degree hanging in the room graduating from NYU. Babies cry, yes, but the Nurse helps make the process much easier. Earrings look amazing on our baby girl and the Nurse is a perfectionist which made me extremely happy! This is definitely the best place in NY for a baby to get earrings. read more

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Rachel was simply amazing. I am 32 years old and was getting my ears pierced for the 3rd time. The last time had been about 20 years ago. Rachel was able to find a great placement and explained everything thoroughly. All medical grade equipment and very sterile as everything used is disposable. The best customer service to boot. I only had my ears pierced yesterday and at this point they aren't even red or swollen after a night of sleeping on them. I have confidence that this time my ears will heal correctly thanks to Rachel and her care. read more

I loved my experience here and would recommend Rachel to absolutely anyone (young or old) who is considering adding wearing earrings to their lives! The salon is on the third floor, you sign in with security downstairs and follow the hallway to the front door. Inside, it feels more like a spa than a piercing parlor. There is hot tea, lemon-infused water and calm music to ease the nerves. Numbing cream is extra, but worth every penny if you can't handle pain (I certainly can't!). Rachel who is a RN takes every detail very seriously and you can certainly tell. It feels very professional and clean! You feel at ease with her. I'd return if I could, but there is no more space for earrings holes in my ear. I recommend you book an appointment today! (She also does house calls if you're fancy) read more

I needed to get my ears re-pierced and was in a quandary as to where to go to have it done. I didn't want to go to a tattoo parlor or just any jewelry store because I couldn't be sure how sanitary they would be, so I turned to Yelp and my fellow Yelpers came through with their recommendation of Clinical Ear Piercing. Rachel, who is an RN, was very friendly and professional. She explained the procedure thoroughly and how she used only medical grade equipment that is only sold to medical professionals and that put my mind at ease. Her post-piercing instructions were verbal and written and she gives you saline wipes to use for the first several days. She took great care to pierce my ears in the proper place and they look great. I would highly recommend Rachel. I have an 8 year old niece who had her ears pierced at a mall a couple of years ago, but when it came time to remove the temporary studs, we didn't have a clue how to do it properly and consequently, my niece doesn't want to wear earrings any more because it hurt. This is because we weren't given proper instructions. Rachel demonstrated how to remove the studs and I wish I had that information for my niece at the time. There was a 2 month old baby who had her ears pierced just before me and she didn't fuss at all. Rachel's experience as a pediatric nurse really helps with babies and young children. Best of all was the organic lollipop in the goodie bag she gave me. With so many concerns about infection these days, it is good to know you can have this done by a licensed professional who has medical training and experience. read more