Iris Brooke
Wild Iris Tattoo
Tattoo that lives at the meeting point of art, body, and energy. Each session is a threshold.
Iris is the owner of Song Dog Studios in Carmel Valley, CA, and creator of Somatic Tattoo™—an approach that weaves body awareness, mindfulness, and handpoke tattooing into an intentional, embodied ritual.
Her tattoos draw from the natural beauty of the Monterey Peninsula, featuring ornamental design, energetic symbolism, and her signature snakes—emblems of transformation and rebirth.
Through Somatic Tattoo™, Iris guides clients with breathwork, meditation, and somatic practices, transforming tattooing into a portal for healing, self-discovery, and empowerment. She also offers Tattoo Talismans—personalized designs of intention—and pre-drawn flash that reflect her truest artistic voice.
Alongside her studio work, Iris shares this method through workshops, retreats, and events, inviting others to explore the meeting point of art, body, and energy as a pathway to growth and connection.
A sacred collaboration between your body, your story, and the language of symbol.
A space where intention becomes art, and your skin becomes the altar.
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This is more than a tattoo
What is Handpoke Tattoo
Intentional handpoke tattoo is a deeply personal and mindful form of body art, created without the use of a machine. Instead, each tattoo is applied by hand, one dot at a time, using a single needle. This slow, meditative process allows for a more intimate and connected experience between the artist and client, fostering presence, ritual, and meaning.
Unlike traditional tattooing methods, intentional handpoke tattoos emphasize intention, energy, and symbolism. Every design is infused with purpose—whether it’s a personal transformation, a sacred talisman, or a reflection of one’s journey. The process is often gentler on the skin, creating delicate, organic lines that harmonize with the body’s natural form.
With Wild Iris Tattoo, intentional handpoke tattooing is more than just an art form; it is an opportunity to honor personal growth, healing, and connection. Each piece is designed to be a lasting, meaningful expression of the wearer’s unique story.
What is Somatic Tattoo™
Somatic Tattoo™ is a unique approach to tattooing created by artist Iris Brooke, blending the art of intentional handpoke tattoo with body awareness, breathwork, and ceremonial practices.
In a Somatic Tattoo™ session, the experience is as important as the artwork itself. We begin with grounding techniques and guided awareness to help you connect deeply with your body and your intention for the tattoo. Throughout the process, we work with breath, sensation, and mindful presence, allowing the act of receiving a tattoo to become a ritual of transformation and self-expression.
This method transforms tattooing from a purely aesthetic act into an embodied, healing experience — one where each design becomes a living talisman, holding meaning, memory, and personal empowerment.
Whether you’re marking a life transition, honoring your journey, or simply drawn to a design that resonates with your soul, Somatic Tattoo™ offers a space to be fully present in your body and your story while receiving beautiful, symbolic artwork.
– by Iris Brooke
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Learn about Somatic Tattoo™ Method
– by Iris Brooke
Somatic Tattoo™ is a body-centered creative practice developed by artist and educator Iris Brooke that combines tattoo artistry with somatic awareness, breathwork, and ceremonial intention.
In our Somatic Tattoo™ workshops and trainings, participants learn how to approach tattooing as a mindful, embodied art form. This method blends technical tattoo skills with body-based practices — including guided meditation, grounding exercises, breath awareness, and intentional design — to create a tattooing experience that supports personal transformation, emotional release, and deep self-connection.
Workshops explore both the artistic and energetic aspects of tattooing, teaching how to create symbolic designs, hold space for clients, and integrate ritual into the tattoo process. Participants leave with tools to bring more presence, meaning, and embodiment into their own creative work, whether as tattoo artists, healers, or individuals seeking to deepen their personal relationship with art and the body.
By learning the Somatic Tattoo™ method, you’re not only refining your craft — you’re embracing tattooing as a practice of healing, ceremony, and connection.
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Mother Tongue Oracle™
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Somatic Recalibration
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Creative Crisis Sessions
Strategic + somatic problem-solving for identity fog, creative paralysis, or offer confusion. I don’t coach — I intervene. (See Sessions Page)
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Talismanic Tattoos
Intentional handpoke markings. Not decoration — initiation. Each tattoo is a threshold crossing, guided by prayer, breath, and story.