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ERIN

If you’ve ever looked into removing a tattoo or improving your pigmentation, there’s a good chance you crossed paths with Erin, TCP’s founder.

With a long history in the cosmetics industry, Erin began specialising in lasers in 2016 and quickly found her calling, inspired by the possibilities of the technology and the transformative results it could achieve.

An artist through and through, Erin loved how laser technology allowed her creativity and technical skills to come together, blending artistry with precision in every treatment.

With the belief that tattoo  and pigmentation removal clients deserved preferential care, she knew first hand that each client’s pigment required called for its own specialised treatment plan.

She also understood that clients seeking tattoo or pigmentation treatments were often on a deeply personal journey.

“You're committed to a transition, not just physically but often mentally and emotionally. I thought this rite of passage needed to be offered the respect it deserved - and with that TCP was BORN!”

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From its inception, TCP followed this philosophy —a space where clients could feel empowered and supported in their transition, helping them feel more comfortable in their own skin, powered by the best laser technology available.

For Erin, pigmentation removal was never about regret, but about choice, confidence, and self-expression.

“Life in the business of miracles - I’m pretty lucky”

With Erin’s passing in July 2025, today TCP continues under the care of Erin’s husband, Al, who proudly carries forward the legacy she built. Erin remains the heartbeat and guiding compass of the studio—her warmth and vision shaping the space into what it is today.

She left a mark deeper than any tattoo ever could, and lives on in every treatment and transformation that happens at TCP.

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