Retreatment Wellness

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

07/06/2026

Ughhh, pain… even when it’s just a whisper of a dull ache, far in the background —it’s still there, isn’t it? Even low-level pain is like a pebble in your shoe. At first it doesn’t seem like much. But after a mile, five miles, ten miles… whew! It starts to feel like a boulder. That little pebble? It builds stress. And as the old saying goes in Traditional Chinese Medicine: “Stress births a thousand diseases.”

Here’s my kind advice: Don’t wait. Take the pebble out of your shoe. Take care of your chronic, low-level pain before it becomes the kind that shouts instead of whispers.

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), we look deeper. We ask, “What is the root of this pain?” Because it’s not always just a muscle or joint. Sometimes, stress has slowly tangled up your internal systems—your Qi (energy), your Blood (Xue), your organs (Zang Fu), or even your Spirit (Shen).

When we’re under stress, it causes things to stagnate. That’s a big word in TCM. Stagnation of Qi and Blood is like a traffic jam inside your body—nothing’s moving, everything’s honking, and yes... that’s pain.

Acupuncture needles are like little traffic cops for your body! They get things moving again—freeing up the flow of Qi and Blood, unblocking stuck energy, and letting your body do what it’s designed to do: heal.

Now, sometimes pain is just pain—a mechanical issue. A twist, a sprain, a lever or pulley that’s out of alignment. In that case, we treat it directly. But more often than you’d think, pain has deeper roots. Chronic stress can wear down your systems over time, making them inefficient. That inefficiency generates heat—not just the kind you feel in a fever, but a deeper, internal friction. Like gears grinding.

That kind of “heat” might show up as inflammation, high blood pressure, foggy thinking, or even emotional overwhelm. And here’s the beauty of TCM: we treat you—not just your symptoms. We balance your systems, cool the heat, restore the flow, and help you come back home to yourself.

Stress is like a slow leak in your life force—tiny, constant, and totally sneaky. Over time, it chips away at your vitality, speeds up aging, and throws your systems out of sync like a bad drummer in a jazz band. Want to live long and feel good doing it? Chill your Qi, my friend. 😌✨

So if you’re carrying a little pain today, don’t shrug it off. Don’t wait for it to grow. Let’s treat it with compassion, curiosity, and some ancient, brilliant wisdom. 🌿✨

07/03/2026

Does Facial Acupuncture work for Facial Rejuvenation? YES, facial rejuvenation (or cosmetic) acupuncture works, but it requires patience. It naturally stimulates collagen production, improves blood circulation, and releases muscle tension. While it won't yield the dramatic, instant results of injectables like Botox or fillers, it offers a great holistic alternative.

The Science & Benefits

Collagen Production: Tiny micro-tears from the needles signal your body to send fresh blood and repair tissues, naturally boosting collagen and elastin

Better Circulation: Increased blood flow gives your face a brighter, healthier glow while aiding lymphatic drainage to reduce puffiness

Muscle Toning: Needles inserted into specific facial muscles can help relax tension, which softens fine lines and frown lines

07/01/2026

Bell's Palsy Treatment in Millcreek, UT: Support Your Recovery Naturally with Acupuncture

A diagnosis of Bell's palsy can be frightening, especially when facial weakness appears suddenly. At Retreatment Wellness in Millcreek, Dr Alessandra Young DAc, provides gentle, evidence-informed acupuncture to support the body's natural healing process while working alongside conventional medical care. If you've recently been diagnosed, early treatment is essential.

During the acute stage, two acupuncture treatments per week are recommended to encourage optimal nerve recovery and reduce inflammation. As facial movement begins to return, treatment is usually reduced to once weekly until recovery has stabilized. This schedule reflects both clinical experience and the understanding that consistent stimulation during the early healing phase may produce the best results.

Each treatment is personalized to your presentation and may include acupuncture, gentle electrical stimulation (when appropriate), cupping and supportive therapies to promote circulation, calm the nervous system, and encourage healthy facial nerve function. The clinic is peaceful and private, providing a relaxing environment where healing is the focus.

Bell's palsy affects more than appearance—it can interfere with eating, speaking, blinking, and emotional well-being. The goal is to help restore function while supporting your confidence throughout recovery.

Research suggests that acupuncture may improve recovery rates for Bell's palsy, particularly when started early. Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have found that patients receiving acupuncture experienced better overall recovery compared with control treatments.

Patients are always encouraged to seek prompt medical evaluation by a primary care provider as the primary intervention with Acupuncture & Herbs providing a compliment that improves results.

If you're searching for Bell's palsy treatment in Millcreek, Salt Lake City, Holladay, Murray, or Sugar House, Retreatment Wellness offers compassionate, individualized care designed to help you recover as quickly and comfortably as possible.