Safety
Jewelry
Guidance
Crafting a Safer Piercing Space
La Reina Body Piercing and Fine Jewelry is a luxury piercing studio in Baltimore, created by veteran piercer Erika Fries. After nearly 30 years in professional piercing, Erika designed a space that blends fine jewelry boutique energy with medical-grade safety. The studio focuses entirely on body piercing and jewelry, so every protocol, layout, and training choice supports safe technique and calm, focused appointments.
Care That Puts You First
Our mission is to offer premier body piercing with uncompromising safety and thoughtfully curated jewelry. Every client receives one-on-one guidance, APP-informed technique, and clear education about anatomy, healing, and jewelry options. By focusing on piercing only, we provide a quiet, appointment-based environment where your questions are welcome and your experience feels both luxurious and genuinely supportive.
Why Clients Choose La Reina
Expert piercing-only care, curated fine jewelry, and honest guidance that always puts your safety first.
Decades Of Expertise
Nearly 30 years of APP-member experience guide every piercing, with precise, anatomy-aware placement and calm reassurance.
Ethically Sourced Fine Jewelry
Solid 14k and 18k gold, implant-grade titanium, niobium, and genuine gemstones carefully vetted for safety.
Honest, Personalized Care
We start with conversation, explain what your anatomy supports, and create a plan that heals beautifully.
Meet Founder Erika Fries
Erika Fries, founder of La Reina Body Piercing and Fine Jewelry in Baltimore, brings nearly 30 years of professional piercing experience to every appointment. As an Association of Professional Piercers member with Bloodborne Pathogens, CPR, and First Aid training, she pairs clinical-level safety with a calm, welcoming presence. Erika built La Reina as a piercing-only studio, so every detail centers on safe technique, honest anatomy assessment, and jewelry that truly supports long-term wear. Her goal is simple, she wants each client to feel informed, respected, and genuinely excited about their piercing journey.
Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
Training ensuring safe, compliant piercing practices through strict hygiene, exposure prevention, and sterilization standards.
CPR and First Aid Certification
Prepared to respond confidently to emergencies with medically approved lifesaving skills and immediate care.
Association of Professional Piercers
Committed to industry excellence through APP‑aligned standards, ongoing education, and verified professional practices.