WOMEN IN BUSINESS 2025
FOSTERING RECOVERY FROM A LIFE-CHANGING LOSS PATTI KIMBALL Words by Patti Kimball | Photos: Anita Watkins Photography w
ISLAND FERN THE ART OF TIMELESS INK Words by Alana Lauren | Photos: Island Fern
w
H annah Carter began her journey into handpoke tattooing in 2021. After taking online courses from artists in Canada and Germany, she honed her skills on fake skin before progressing to real clients. With proper certification, upgraded tools, and growing demand, her business naturally flourished through word-of-mouth and Instagram. “Handpoke tattooing, or 'stick and poke,' is one of the oldest tattooing techniques, dating back to 2000 BCE. Traditionally, cultures used sharpened bamboo, wood, and natural pigments for ritual markings,” Carter says. “Today, artists continue this method with modern sterilized tools, creating deliberate, handcrafted tattoos rich in meaning.” Handpoke tattoos are often less painful than machine tattoos, with clients describing the sensation as a light pinch or cat scratch, without the distracting buzzing or vibration. They also tend to heal faster, as the technique causes minimal trauma to the
skin, allowing for a healing period of approximately two weeks with little to no itching. Additionally, the process is quieter and more relaxing, creating a calming and enjoyable experience for many clients. Handpoke artists use sterile needle bars, grip tape, ink caps, cleaning solutions like green soap and Vaseline, and medical grade CaviCide to sanitize the tattoo station. Proper aftercare, including moisturizing and avoiding sun exposure, ensures tattoos last a lifetime—just like machine- applied ink. Carter offers custom pieces tailored to clients' visions, as well as pre-drawn flash designs available for selection. She primarily works in black, greyscale, and white highlights but also offers colour tattoos upon request. Hannah works out of a shared studio at 42 St Peters Rd, Suite 16, Charlottetown, alongside fellow handpoke tattoo artist Andi Gregory (@ batty.tattys). She also offers pop-up appointments and walk-ins on Saturdays at Art Buds in Summerside (329 Water St).
W hen my best friend died at 14, I could barely cope with such a monumental loss. It felt so big that it overwhelmed all my senses. As I processed her death, I became more empathetic and learned intuitively how to offer people support while giving them space. At the time, I had no idea how my journey back from this dark moment would become a beacon for others to follow. Somehow I found an inner strength that led to a life filled with love, hope and gratitude. We all have this inside us, even on the days when we doubt we do. Along the way, I earned a practical nursing and social service worker diplomas in a quest to better understand how people heal. I also earned certifications as an Emotional Health
Practitioner and a Mindset and Emotional Wellness Coach. Ultimately, I just want to help you discover
your resilience so you can discover personal
development, flexibility and positive action in the face of challenges. Through mindset coaching, I provide tools and insights that sort through a jumble of emotions arising from a loss. Using Reiki, I channel your own energy to restore
balance and promote healing. With gentle
coaxing, I guide people to see their strengths so they can trust themselves to make decisions that align with their values. Wouldn’t that feel lovely? Let’s talk about the life you want and why you aren’t living it – yet. For a free 30- min discovery call, you can book directly through my website, call or email. I’m ready when you are.
PATTI KIMBALL 705.927.1175 | info@pattikimball.com www.pattikimball.com
ISLAND FERN theislandfern@gmail.com | www.islandfernart.com
Made with FlippingBook Digital Proposal Creator