
Meet the Team:

Owner & Senior Artist
Tamia Overes
Tamia opened Pulse Vancity in 2015. She wanted to create a studio that would be inclusive to other young women and make them feel safe and comfortable getting tattooed. Tamia specializes in fineline black and grey and Indigenous tattoos. She also teaches Introduction to Tattooing programs every year.

Tattoo Removal Expert & Manager
Alexander Ivashuta
Our tattoo removal technician, Alex, has been with Pulse since its opening in 2015 and has a background in Project Management. Alex specializes in lightening and removing all forms of tattoos using our PicoSecond laser. He also manages all operations at Pulse Vancity to ensure the studio doesn't burn down.

Artist
Chelsea Franks
Chelsea joined the Pulse team in May 2022. She apprenticed under Tamia and specializes in fineline black and grey. Chelsea's attention to detail and bubbly personality will make you feel like you're getting tattooed by a life long friend. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.

Artist
Katelyn Larson
Katelyn joined the Pulse team in March 2023. She had taken Tamia's Tattoo Program, and her strong portfolio and work ethic landed her a position in the studio. Katelyn specializes in black and grey, in a variety of fineline and bold styles. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.

Artist
Camryn Kruizenga
Cam started her apprenticeship in July 2023, but has been working for Pulse as an assistant since May 2022. She has already made great relationships with clients from working in the studio for so long. She specializes in both black and grey and colour. Check out her full portfolio on Instagram.

Pulse Vancity is a by appointment studio located at 2604 St Johns Street in Port Moody, BC.
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