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Philadelphia Team

Vicente Zamarripa-Zoucha

Jewelry Specialist

Vicente Zamarripa-Zoucha

Born in Pittsburgh, Vicente recently relocated to Philly after receiving their Bachelors in History and Spanish at Duquesne University. Their interest in body modification began when they educated themself on the piercing and modification methods of their indigenous ancestors (part of Vicente’s family is of Mexican descent)—in addition to being a rebellious teenager at a Catholic high school.

While in Philly, Vicente plans to involve and educate themselves more into the body modification community. Additionally, they will be working on their Masters of Social Work at Temple University where they plan to focus on advocacy for QTPOC (queer and trans people of color) through community engagement, sexual empowerment, and HIV prevention and destigmatization. In their free time, Vicente does disposable film photography, travel, listens to techno, deep house, punk and the occasional death metal.

Pronouns: They/Them

Charlie Borelli

Jewelry Specialist

Carly Borelli

Charlie's interest in body modification firmly took hold with the re-emergence of modern ear stretching in the early-2000s emo music scene. At the first sight of stretched lobes on her high-school classmates, she was enamored. Growing up in a conservative household, body modifications of any kind were frowned upon, but at the age of 13 she defiantly bought her first pair of larger gauge earrings at Hot Topic and has been stretching ever since. Continuing with various facial piercings over the years, including her first nostril piercing done by herself at age 15, Charlie discovered piercings to be both an act of self-expression and autonomy.

After graduating from Rowan University with a Bachelor’s in English and Education, she set off to pursue a teaching job but was constantly torn between removing and hiding her piercings in order to maintain a job in the education field. A career change came in the form of healthcare and a job in a hospital. Unfortunately it was still not a good fit as body modification continued to be an important part of her identity and being involved in the community a lifelong dream.

As a customer of Infinite, the studio represented the accepting community and interests Charlie felt was lacking in her prior positions. She is elated to join Infinite’s counter staff and feel that sense of coming home. Outside of body modification, her interests include reading Stephen King and all things true crime, playing video games, and curating an Instagram for her cat, Smush.

Pronouns: She/Her

Sander Adelsberg

Jewelry Specialist

Sander Adelsberg

Sander's love for body modification began with a love of the aesthetics of body modification, a fascination with individuals covered in piercings and tattoos, and soon morphed into a desire to take control of their own body—and to create the version of themselves they would finally find beautiful. Their first notable piercings—an industrial, conch, and paired lip piercings—were done at Infinite in 2015, and since then they have been hooked. Sander continued to visit Infinite to get more piercings, realizing that the body modification community was where they belonged. Growing up in a conservative household they spent time stretching their ears in secret and dreaming of all the mods they would get when they were older. After many years as a customer at Infinite, their dream came true when they were hired. This meant everything to them, as Infinite was a safe haven filled with like-minded individuals and free from the judgement they unfortunately faced from family members. It also represented a first step towards their dream of one day becoming a professional body piercer.

In addition to body modification, Sander is also passionate about criminal justice reform and mental health advocacy and destigmatization. They love reading manga and horror, binging anime, watching true crime docs, collecting enamel pins, and snuggling their cats, Gizmo and Squish. When not in the midst of a global pandemic, Sander also loves attending concerts, music festivals and raves, and traveling. (They would move to Iceland or Alaska if they could.)

Pronouns: They/Them

Hal Marie

Jewelry Specialist

Hal Marie

Coming from the Bay Area, Hal moved to Philadelphia during 2020 before joining the Infinite team. They have always had a strong interest in body modification, starting with watching how the counter culture engaged with it in San Francisco as a child. This sparked a desire to shape their body on their own terms, developing alongside a strong concept of self.

Growing over the years as they became involved within the punk scene, they spent much of their time volunteering at a local venue, and began their piercing journey with a septum ring. They love sharing this passion with others and building community around the empowerment of self determination through body modification.

Graduating from California College of the Arts with a bachelor in Illustration, art has always been a forefront for them throughout the years, often mixing with their passion for botany and the natural world. In their spare time, they can often be found out hiking with their dog, working on various projects both artistic and utilitarian, or practicing banjo. 

Pronouns: They/Them

Khyla Corbin

Jewelry Specialist

Khyla Corbin

Born and raised in South Philly, Khyla became interested in the world of body modification at a young age. As a kid, she spent much of her free time on the internet dressing up girls with piercings and tattoos on fashion websites. When she was 16 she asked her mom to take her to get her nose pierced, and although her mom said yes, she never did take her in. When Khyla turned 18 she came to Infinite to get her nose pierced and has been pierced here several times since. While at the studio, she loves looking at jewelry with clients and helping them find the perfect piece for their piercings. When she's not working, she enjoys biking, reading, hanging with her dogs, and gaming.

Pronouns: She/They

Philomena Lithgow

Jewelry Specialist/Office Staff

Philomena Lithgow

Philomena grew up on the Northeast side of the city, often taking Septa routes that would lead her to the endless wonders of South Street, Philadelphia. From going to shows at the TLA to window shopping and picking up a few vintage goods along the way, Philomena would find herself stopping in to admire all of the jewelry at the counters of Infinite. On her 18th birthday in 2015, she initiated her journey into legal adulthood with a septum piercing done at the hands of Infinite, which left her with a feeling of empowerment that went beyond anything she imagined. Philomena’s 2024 New Year’s resolution was to feel empowered by stepping out of their comfort zone more, as well as making changes in her career to explore more of their interests and what she loves; handling jewelry and body modification being two of those interests. After nearly a decade and a few piercings later, Philomena has long since been enamored with the extensive knowledge and passions of being a jewelry specialist (and with those who worked at Infinite being some of the coolest people in Philadelphia). When offered the opportunity to join Infinite’s team, she was over the moon. Excited and eager to work hands-on with jewelry, Philomena is committed to nurturing their knowledge from everything to the history of body modification, to the very jewelry that they love to help you in decorating your anatomy with.

When she is not working behind the counter, you can find Philomena thrifting all over the tri-state area. She especially loves vintage designer, curating numerous racks of secondhand clothing, jewelry and cute (sometimes freaky) trinkets. They are a firm believer in healing and keeping your inner-child alive, minus the hazards of chewing on Polly Pocket clothes like she often did during their childhood (if you know, you know). From spending time dressing up their cat (Shiitake <3), to picnic dates at FDR, to singing karaoke and going out dancing the night away with her best friends/chosen family, Philomena is a true Libra through and through. If you ever notice them while working at the counter, don't be shy and say hi!

Pronouns: She/They

Jessica Rae

Operations Manager

Jessica Rae

Jessica Rae has worked in the piercing and tattoo world since early 2008. Originally from Portland, Oregon, she spent six years working at Adorn Body Art, where she learned the ins and outs of the industry. During a visit to Philadelphia (and Infinite) in the summer of 2012, she fell in love with the city, and just one year later she'd packed all of her things and made the trip back—this time permanently. She was thrilled to hear of an immediate opening at Infinite, and joined the team in 2013.

Jes oversees all aspects of the office for both Infinite locations. She's based in Philadelphia, but has a hand in almost every aspect of the studios, from our in-store operations to the online store and website. She has over a decade of experience in management within the industry, and has been an associate member of the Association of Professional Piercers since 2014, attending their annual conference and exposition each year since.

At her core, Jes has a deep appreciation for all things strange and unusual, and body piercing remains a big part of that. She loves her cat, her motorcycle, exploring and adventuring both near and far, reading, running, and just generally having a good time.

Email: office@infinitebody.com

Pronouns: She/Her 

Maddie Akers

Office Staff

 Maddie Akers

Maddie’s appreciation for body modification began when she was just a kid, when her older sister introduced her to punk rock. She remembers seeing photos of all of her favorite bands from the 70s and 80s, and was transfixed by pictures of her idols adorned with rings, chains, and safety pins through their skin. As a teen, Maddie discovered BMEzine.com, and it was this discovery that nurtured an already growing love of body modification and taught her about its history. Being exposed to all of these new ideas further fueled her own desire to modify herself.

Maddie’s first significant piercing she had done was her labret, at 15 years old. She fondly remembers the experience as a significant right of passage. It gave her a sense of control over her body, and showed her what she was capable of. After graduating from Mechanicsburg Area Senior High School in 2008, Maddie moved to Philadelphia for a brief stint at Temple University and at the Community College of Philadelphia. It was at this point that she discovered Infinite Body Piercing. Maddie started as a frequent customer of Infinite, adding more to her collection of piercings, jewelry, and knowledge about the industry. After a short time it became apparent to her that she had found a community she could call her own.

In addition to body modification, Maddie also has a passion for record collecting, video games, and playing bass guitar. Come by the shop and talk to her about Frank Zappa and alien conspiracy theories.

Pronouns: She/Her

Halo Walter

Social Media/Marketing

Halo Walter

Halo comes to us from Charleston, South Carolina after working in the industry for 3 years, having high hopes of continuing their growth at Infinite. Their life long obsession with body modification stems from a mix of many inspirations, including Filipino culture (as a Pinoy themselves), fetish fashion, and a serious love for body jewelry. The modification world became a safe haven for Halo, healing inner trauma as a young adult to now and reclaiming their body autonomy.

In their free time, they love playing the harp, making short films, and creating kink magazine collages and bone altars. They have a special interest in the supernatural and their animal family at home. If you see them, be sure to talk about your astrology chart! Halo is an Aries Sun.

Pronouns: They/Them