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Tricia Allen is a tattooist with an extensive background in Polynesian history. Her approach to the art is unique in that she has tattooed over 8000 members of the Polynesian community, yet has an extensive academic background. She completed her Master's thesis at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa in 1992 on the early practice of tattooing in the Marquesas Islands. Having completed her Master's degree in Anthropology, Allen began her doctoral research in the islands, researching the revival of the arts in the Pacific. Her work has taken her to Samoa, Aotearoa, New Caledonia, the Society Islands, the Marquesas and Rapa Nui, as well as numerous museums and institutions abroad.

You can learn more about her on her website: https://thepolynesiantattoo.com/

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains discussions of self-harm.

mel is a métis, nehiyaw, nakota, saulteaux, french, and irish mother,
community worker, researcher, writer, visual artist, traditional tattoo practitioner and phd student at concordia university focused on healing, decolonization, and (re)connection for Indigenous 2SLGBTQIA+ and Indigenous women.

working closely with the Native Women’s Shelter of Montreal, mel is vice president of the board, advocating for the safety of Indigenous people as well as Indigenous representation, education, and employment.

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

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Simone is the Founder, Director, Professor of Art Therapy/Counseling and Art Education Programs, Springfield College, Springfield, Massachusetts. Dr. Alter-Muri has published and presented research on the connection between tattoos, art therapy and healing, children’s art, post-historical trauma and numerous other topics in the art therapy and psychology fields. She and Sarah do research and presentations together on the topic of Tattoos & Healing.

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

Find us on social media on Facebook (inking.of.immunity), Twitter (@inking_immunity), and Instagram (@inking.of.immunity)

Email us at inkingofimmunitypodcast@gmail.com

Jitske Kramer is a corporate anthropologist who travels all over the world to learn from traditional healers, leaders, surprising innovators, and random passers-by.
She was asked for the documentary series Patterns of Life to share her anthropological skills and perspectives while presenting the series. Jitske has a strong focus on diversity and inclusion. She wants to make sure that we listen to all voices, and use of the wisdom of a minority.

Sophie Brouwer is the co-founder of Patterns of Life. She believes that the power of video is inescapable. Using visual anthropology allows us to document indigenous perspectives in the most personal form of storytelling. It will leave the viewer with a feeling of interconnectedness. She wants to make anthropological perspectives more accessible to a wide audience.

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

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Douglas Wingate is a doctoral candidate who has has been practicing acupuncture since 2011 in Portland, Oregon and began working in the neurology department of Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) hospital in 2018. He has been a licensed tattoo artist since 2015, applying acupuncture theory to tattoo placement in exploring the therapeutic potential of the tattooing process. In his practice he specializes in the treatment of neurological conditions including acute and chronic pain, stroke rehabilitation, PTSD, concussions, and traumatic brain injuries.
He has lectured to practitioners and patients around the world and is the author of multiple books including "Acuinked: Acupuncture Point Specific Tattooing" .
In his spare time, he enjoys spending quality time with his child who is an avid roller skater and when he gets time to himself enjoys reading, writing, brewing honey wine, live music, and the outdoors.

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

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Dustin is a sociologist who became a tattooer while finishing his PhD at UC Davis. He tattooed thousands of people out of an Oakland street shop and interviewed more than 50 working tattooers. While his upcoming book explains tattooing as an emotional, physical, and moral vocation, the book offers a broader statement on the risks and rewards of human intermingling. He’s calling it “Blood and Lightning” in homage to the fantastical language of his tattoo mentor, Matt Decker.

Inking of Immunity is made possible by all these people:
Chris Lynn - Executive Producer & Co-host
Becci Owens - Associate Producer & Co-host
Mike Smetana - Associate Producer & Co-host
Kira Yancey - Production Manager

Find us on social media on Facebook (inking.of.immunity), Twitter (@inking_immunity), and Instagram (@inking.of.immunity)