Retreatment Wellness

08/24/2026

What happens in your body that is measurable and felt after 15 minutes of Acupuncture?
1. Endorphins and enkephalins are released (natural pain relief)
2. Serotonin and dopamine production is stimulated
3.Local circulation increases at the needle site
4. Inflammation markers begin to reduce

08/23/2026

5-Star Care. Personalized. Evidence-informed.

Shingles. Sports injuries. Concussion recovery. Sciatica. Endometriosis. Migraines.

Acupuncture can be used for so much more than people realize.

This week, I had a conversation with an oncology nurse about a patient who had been relying on steroid injections for pain and ultimately needed a joint replacement.

It got us talking about something I think about all the time:

What if we treated pain differently before the problem became bigger?

Sometimes the cheapest option in the short term isn’t the most conservative option in the long term.

Acupuncture offers a drug-free approach to pain management that doesn’t carry the risks of opioid dependence and can be incorporated alongside conventional medical care.

And yes—sometimes what I do looks like dry needling.

But that’s only a small piece of what I was trained to do as a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine.

My goal isn’t simply to make a symptom disappear.

It’s to understand why you’re hurting, what your body needs, and how we can help you feel better without unnecessarily adding more to the problem.

Try acupuncture. See what it can do for you.

08/23/2026

In the first five minutes after the insertion of an Acupuncture needle into a prescribed point:
- A-delta and C nerve fibers are stimulated
- Your brain receives a signal that something intentional is happening
- Your nervous system begins to shift from “fight or flight” to “rest and digest”
- Cortisol starts to drop
That’s Acupuncture. It works.

08/14/2026

Are You Sleeping Wrong? Your Back is Telling You.

If you wake up with a stiff neck, sore back, tight shoulders, or an arm that has mysteriously gone numb, your sleep posture may be part of the problem.

Proper sleep posture keeps your head, neck, spine, and hips comfortably aligned so your muscles can actually relax while you sleep. The right pillow, support under your knees, or a gradual switch from stomach sleeping to your back or side can make a surprising difference.

Think of it as adult sleep training—teaching your body a better way to rest.

And if years of questionable sleep positions have already left your neck and back unhappy, acupuncture may help. At Retreatment Wellness in Millcreek, acupuncture treatments can address muscular tension and pain while also promoting relaxation and supporting better sleep.

Better posture + acupuncture + deeper rest = a much happier morning.

Looking for acupuncture for back pain, neck pain, or better sleep in Salt Lake City? Schedule a treatment at Retreatment Wellness.

08/13/2026

08/04/2026

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08/04/2026

Want to support your metabolism, hormones, and mood? Start with sleep. 😴✨
Quality sleep helps regulate hunger hormones, support a healthy metabolism, and give your brain time to reset. Acupuncture can calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and encourage deeper, more restorative sleep—making your wellness goals feel more achievable.
At Retreatment Wellness, our wonderful reviews reflect what patients love most: a deeply relaxing space, personalized care, and meaningful support as they work toward their health goals. Come for the acupuncture—stay for the best nap of your week. 🌙
Better sleep. Happier hormones. Clearer mind. Healthier you.

07/13/2026

Luxury Microneedling in Millcreek, UT | More Than Just Skin Deep

Looking for the best microneedling experience in Millcreek or Salt Lake City? At Retreatment Wellness, we elevate the gold standard of collagen induction therapy into a luxurious, restorative experience designed to support both your skin and your nervous system.

Medical microneedling is considered the gold standard for stimulating collagen and elastin production, helping improve fine lines, acne scars, enlarged pores, uneven texture, pigmentation, and overall skin firmness. As your skin heals, it naturally produces fresh collagen, revealing a smoother, brighter, and more youthful complexion.

What makes our treatments different is our integrative approach. Every 90 minute session includes physician-selected botanical growth factor serums to nourish the skin, a calming probiotic facial mask to strengthen the skin barrier and reduce post-treatment redness, and an acupuncture soundbath to decrease inflammation, and support your body's natural healing response.

Your experience concludes with a deeply relaxing sound bath meditation, allowing your nervous system to shift into a restorative state where healing and tissue repair can thrive. The result is not only healthier, glowing skin—but a profound sense of calm and renewal.

If you're searching for microneedling near me, collagen induction therapy, anti-aging treatments, or natural facial rejuvenation in Millcreek, Holladay, Murray, Sugar House, or Salt Lake City, discover why patients choose Retreatment Wellness for results that nurture beauty from the inside out.

07/10/2026

Migraine Relief in Millcreek, UT | Natural Migraine Treatment with Acupuncture

If migraines are disrupting your life, you don't have to rely on medication alone. At Retreatment Wellness in Millcreek, I provide personalized acupuncture treatments designed to reduce the frequency, severity, and duration of migraines while helping address the underlying pattern contributing to recurring attacks.

Research continues to support acupuncture as an effective option for migraine prevention. A large randomized clinical trial published in the British Medical Journal found that patients receiving acupuncture experienced fewer headache days, reduced medication use, fewer physician visits, improved quality of life, and fewer missed workdays compared with standard medical care alone. A Cochrane review also concluded that acupuncture can reduce migraine frequency and duration and may perform as well as, or better than, some preventive medications for many patients.

In my practice, I commonly recommend a 12-week treatment plan with one visit per week. Most patients notice gradual improvement throughout the course of care, with migraines becoming less intense, less frequent, and shorter in duration. Once migraines are well controlled, many patients transition to maintenance treatments every 1–2 months to help prevent recurrence and support long-term wellness.

Every treatment is individualized using the principles of Traditional East Asian Medicine. Rather than treating only the pain, acupuncture seeks to identify and correct the underlying imbalance contributing to migraine attacks, creating a plan tailored specifically to your health history and symptoms.

If you're searching for migraine acupuncture in Millcreek, Salt Lake City, Holladay, Murray, or Sugar House, I'd be honored to help you explore whether acupuncture is right for you.

07/08/2026

Nourishing Your Body Through Nature’s Rhythm in Summer

Summer is the season of Yang Qi in Traditional Chinese Medicine—a time of warmth, vitality, and abundance. As temperatures rise, our bodies naturally become more active, but increased heat and perspiration can also deplete our Qi and body fluids, leaving us feeling fatigued, overheated, or restless.

One of the simplest ways to support your health this season is by eating fresh, seasonal foods, staying well hydrated, and choosing meals that nourish without creating excess internal heat.

As a Doctor of Acupuncture and East Asian Medicine, I enjoy helping my patients understand how the seasons influence the body and how small changes in nutrition, acupuncture, and herbal medicine can help maintain balance throughout the year.

At Retreatment Wellness, I create individualized treatment plans that support your body’s natural rhythms, helping you improve energy, sleep, digestion, and overall well-being through the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Wishing you a healthy, vibrant, and balanced summer.

— Dr. Alessandra Young, DAc
Retreatment Wellness | Millcreek, Utah