When I called to ask a few questions, the receptionist was polite and helpful. Online booking was convenient. You may want to plan ahead for parking as it is limited, depending on the time/day, in downtown Lacrosse but everything is within walking distance.The location is historic - which is pretty cool. The place is spotless, Matt is thorough, and aftercare instructions are very clear. They also carry quite an array of high-end jewlery. Check it out 😎

They were incredibly friendly and professional! The girl at the front desk and Matt, the guy who pierced my nose, were incredible. Super sanitary and quick! Definitely knew what they were doing!! I am a very happy customer and would highly recommend!!! :)

Got 4 ear piercings recently. The process was quick and as painless as possible. The piercer was very nice and the studio was very clean and comforting. He wore a mask too which was nice considering the proximity. The piercings themselves look very well done, I love the placement and the jewelry offered.

I just got a lip ring today, and they did a fantastic job. 10/10 would recommend! Very friendly, clean, and efficient environment. I will definitely be going back for my next piercing.

Matt was amazing! He took his time and even chose a wider horseshoe because of my nose. He found a sweet spot and the lady from Mind Altering did not.

Great job giving my daughters 2nd ear piercings.

My daughter had her first ear piercing with Matt today. He was professional, took great emotional care of her, and had great sanitary work. You could tell he cares about the customers and takes pride in his work.

Such a great experience! Shop was clean and Matt did a great(and fast!) job with my piercing. Would definitely recommend!!

I took my niece for her first ear piercing abs to add a few of my own. Matt was so good with all her questions and was so quick she didnt hardly flinch and not one tear!!! If youre thinking about getting anything pierced, go to Proper Pokes!!!

Matt is very professional, polite, and always willing to answer any questions.

Easiest and least painful piercing Ive ever had. Highly recommend!

Matt always does an awesome job!

My first piercing went fine, it was a nose one and I would like to go back for my septum. Except, the last time I was there, I went in for them to change out my stud to a ring since I was unsure how to do it at first. I went in and was met with a very cold, awkward, silent and almost rude vibe from Matt(I believe). If I go back, I hope this isn’t the same. I thought my first time went okay, but the more I go in the more unwelcoming it feels. If I get my septum done here, I really hope the service is better than the last time I was there. I also hope he makes sure to check for the sweet spot for septum’s.

Awesome experience! Got my first piercing today, septum. It was super quick and he talked me through it. Very professional, clean, fast, and the piercer was so nice. Highly recommend.

Clean sterile environment. Instruments, needles and jewelry were in sterile packaging. My daughter got her ears pierced they were very gentle and explained everything to her. They talked to her as a person and didn’t look to me to talk for her, which as a parent is much appreciated.

Dude was super delicate wich was cool cuz I was being jumpy a.f. didnt even end up hurting they were super clean about it and now Im a bad looking m.f. love it

Matt is very nice and patient and the shop is very clean

Very satisfied with my nose piercing. Extremely clean environment. Looks like a good place for childrens ear piercings. Caring personalities. Definitely recommend. Thanks Matt!

Got a hole in my nose, my grandma doesnt like it but I do

Matt was very professional and explained the whole process. The place was very clean and tools were pulled right from sterile packaging in front of me. Would definitely recommend and go again, no issues with my piercings whatsoever!

They were professional during the piercing but beforehand they told me to wait and I watched them stand around talking. They kept making me feel like I was inconveniencing them. But they did a good job of making it easy during.

Awesome staff and place

Matt always does amazing work!

Been going here for several years and yet to be disappointed. Their a little offish but they keep a clean and well organized shop. Definitely recommend...

My friend and I both got our Conch pierced together. Staff was friendly and patient! No problems with the piercing. I’d recommend!

Very clean and quick, friendly staff! 10/10

My daughter got her ear cartilage pierced for the first time here. It was a great experience for her. The staff were friendly and the piercer was kind and patient, putting her at ease.

Very professional, I felt incredibly comfortable coming here.

Staff was pleasant and professional.

Got my daith piercing in both ears. Life changing! Proper Pokes was very professional, clean and reasonably priced. Would definitely recommend.

Matt is seriously the most kind and awesome person to let pierce you! You can tell he is very educated in his profession and takes it seriously. I always recommend this place!

Poor selection or earrings

So professional. They made feel at ease and gave the information about how to care for my piercing while it was healing. I hope to go again for future piercings.

Matt is the best. He refused to pierce my daughters ears without having a talk with her to make sure that she was comfortable. It might take a minute to get in with him but thats because hes taking his time to make sure hes being safe doing things right so there are no screwups. Ill always come here for any piercing needs.

Got my nose pierced here. Was as fast, easy and professional. It didnt hurt as bad as I thought it would and it wasnt to expensive. Clean shop, sterile stuff, polite and friendly. Would go there again.

Really Clean enviornment for a piercing. I watch my piercer open up the tools they used and he gave me the pen they used to mark me because they dont use the same pen more than once. I was in and out! Quick and pretty much painless. I was really nervous about getting my piercings Matt said I would be just fine and made sure I was comfortable and all of my questions were answered. 100% recommend going here!

Awesome! Very clean, great atmosphere, very professional. Ive had at least half of my piercings done here without any problems. Any time I have gone in with questions or concerns I was treated fairly, and taken very good care of. I recommend to EVERYONE. Both the best price and quality in town.

Matt was awsome. I blinked and it was over. Got my septum percied. Literally blinked. No pain. GO TO PROPER POKES.!

Always awesome. Very meticulous and precise.

Really great at there job and welcoming when you walk in.

They did an amazing job. I got a daith piercing and hardly felt a thing. The shop was clean and the staff was very professional! I will be going back again for sure.

I’ve taken two of my little girls to get their ears pierced here. My oldest two I took to Claire’s in the mall, which was not the greatest experience and one of them never healed properly. Our experience at Proper Pokes was superb. It was less painful, they healed beautifully, and was such a great and calming atmosphere. Went back with a friend and she got her ears pierced too! I finally bit the bullet and brought myself to get my nipples pierced. I was so nervous. Matt and his apprentice were 1000% professional and did an amazing job.

Super clean, super professional, but fun. So happy we stopped in!

Ive been here to pierce my nose and my triples and both times Ive had great, quick, clean experiences. Ive also had Matt help change my triple and my nose piercing which he was more than willing to do. Would recommend to anyone seeking a piercing! Great quality and great price.

I brought my daughter, age 6, to get her ears pierced and she did Great! He made sure the dots were perfect and took his time. Matts place is very clean, Id highly recommend! Funny side note, there are pics of other piercings on his wall and my daughter said next I want a tongue ring mom! Lol

I was able to get a nose piercing as a walk in. Great experience, the piercer is good at keeping you calm and explaining the piercing process to make it easy.

Matt is fantastic! I went in with my friend who wanted her clavs pierced. I wasnt expecting to get pierced too but the atmosphere was very relaxing and Matt was so knowledgeable about everything we asked that I decided to go for it. He kept me calm and explained to me what was going on and how he was going to do the piercing. Just a great experience all around.

My 16 year old daughter got her ears pierced by Matt. He was so professional and kind. His studio is VERY clean. I highly recommend him.

I went here for a cartilage piercing because they had good reviews from others. Matt (the owner) did my piercing. 3 days later I experienced an allergic reaction from the jewelry, I called proper pokes and explained what happened and Matt said “ I have a hard time believing that”, at this point I had to go downtown to the actual shop. I showed Matt how swollen and red my ear was and his response was “ it’s not uncommon for there to be swelling after a piercing”. My ear is extremely swollen, bright red, and hurts like hell! This is hands down the worst piercing experience that I’ve ever had! I absolutely do not recommend going here unless you like being ripped off!

I got my first piercings done here in 2015, and have always gone to this shop for any other piercings I need. Always very cleanly, professional, helpful, and does reliably wonderful work.

Always excellent customer service. Very clean environment, very professional. 10/10, will continue to be a customer.

I had an excellent experience here. Matt was very kind and gentle and made sure I was comfortable throughout the entire experience. I was considering going to Mind Altering, but decided to go here instead, and Im very glad I did!

Super clean, efficient and awesome service!

Got my septum pierced and my cartilage done on the same day, and the cartilage was absolutely painless! Septum obviously feels different since Ive never had any nose piercings but they both are comfortable and they did a great job for only $60!

Good clean place for piercings. Reasonable prices too.

Were very gentle and kind no problems with my ear piercing all were kind

I got a rook and a cartilage piercing done. Matt was super helpful and answered any questions I had. Will definitely go back if I want more piercings done

Great quality & friendly staff

Asked Ashley Olson to surprise me and did not disappoint! I am absolutely obsessed with the my conch! If you ever want a new piercing, Proper Pokes is the place to go

Proper Pokes is a great place. Since the first time Ive gone here, I havent considered going anywhere else. Matt is very professional and helps with any questions and concerns. He makes sure youre comfortable and talks you through the process as well as the after care. He goes above and beyond just being a piercer who is there to take your money and run. He makes sure you know everything you need to know. I wouldnt go anywhere else after coming here and I would recommend Proper Pokes to anyone!

Walk ins are welcome and my nose piercing was very quick.

I called the other day to inquire for some help. I am going into surgery today and needed my three micro dermal tops taken off before surgery. Matt said that hed be at the shop until seven and that hed be happy to help. I arrived and was immediately blown away at Matts collection of body jewelry. He carries high end, beautiful jewelry. Crystal plugs from Germany and even some of my favorite pieces from tawapa. The shop was clean and he made sure to properly sanitize his room after his piercing client before my two minute removal session. He didnt even charge me and for that I thanked him and left him a decent tip. I will be back and would only recommend Matt for any of your piercing needs in La Crosse.Thanks again man!

I just got my daith pierced by matt this past Saturday and I love it! He was so nice and kind! He explained everything and was always making sure that I felt comfortable. He even gave me some of his merchandise, which I have never gotten from any other shops, and gave me a card explaining the cleaning process, the time it heals, and the phone number for the shop in case I have any questions. I highly recommended coming here, cause this is the only place Im going to come for my future piercings!

I had my septum properly poked. He was very professional and everything was sanitary. I liked that he explained what he was going to do throughout the prosses. He let me pick out the how big I wanted my jewelry and I love the placement. Although septem piecing can be tricky, he pierced it in the right spot. Ive have no problems with my piercing and its now fully healed:3... I would definitely recommend proper pokes to anyone. >^-^

Very professional and comfortable. Traditional ear piercing done and he did a great job

Just needed to write a quick review. Back story: Had two ear piercings done in Denver at a high end place ($189...what?!) about a month ago. My conch piercing swelled up yesterday and I had significant pain, worse this morning. I called another shop that didnt have much to tell me and was recommended to Proper Pokes. He (as in I didnt catch his name because he graciously fit me in) looked at my ear and told me the earring needed to come out sooner rather than later and itd only make it worse if I left it (cut it out). I was hesitant and though painful, they took great and urgent care of me today. Im not sure if Im going to get the piercing redone but there are others in the future Id like and this is the place I plan to go. I cant thank you enough.

The best shop in town. Clean environment and good pricing.

I got both my septum and nipple piercied here on seperate occasions and I was very pleased with the results. Matt is very professional and good at what he does. I would highly recommend.

Only place I’ll only get piercings at! Matt is awesome!

I got 3 piercings from Matt. Quiet and didnt give much for after care instructions, but I love my piercings and would recommend him to anyone!

2 years ago I aimlessly gave this location a poor review because I myself was not satisfied with many other things in life. However that was 2 years ago, a lot changes may and did occur. I have come to accept that not everyones body will react the same way to piercings, its not nor will it ever be an exact science but I do recommend this shop for any body modifications or piercings. Will be going back for my ears soon!!!

Matt was amazing. Talked me through everything.

Matt does great work with great prices!!! Definitely going back!!

Clean shop, very professional piercers. Did very well with my goddaughters ear piercings.

Matt is very professional! What I liked is his place was so clean.

Beautiful, clean shop, and Matt is very kind and knowledgeable!

Quick, clean and professional. looks great and decent cost, what more can you ask for?

Small selection of jewelry

Matt is awesome! I definitely will be back again!

Matt does a great Job !!!! Very nice and knows what hes doing !!!

Had my tragus done and it was done very well. The guy was a little quiet, but it was fun! :)

I just looked at the phone number I called and I think youre right! I apologize! Thank you for getting back!

Great job. Friendly staff.

A good assortment of jewelry

Matt did a great job with my kids piercings.

Very experienced and clean! Definitely coming back!

The only place I will get pierced!!

Very clean, professional and awesome!

Best piercing in La Crosse

Going in for another poke today 🙃

Awesome tattoo parlor.

Professional and friendly!

Very clean, professional staff

Excellent service

Very starel

Very friendly

Clean