Business Details
17 Years
experience
Affordable Acupuncture Services in Salt Lake City
Founded in 2009, Wasatch Community Acupuncture has dedicated over 16 years to providing accessible, affordable acupuncture services to the Salt Lake City community. Our mission-driven approach prioritizes holistic healthcare through a sliding-scale pricing model, ensuring treatments remain available to individuals from all socioeconomic backgrounds. With a team of five licensed acupuncturists and three massage therapists, we specialize in treating chronic pain, stress-related conditions, and various health concerns using evidence-based acupuncture techniques. Our group setting fosters a supportive healing environment while maintaining personalized care for each patient. As a nonprofit organization, we have delivered over 275,000 treatments, demonstrating our commitment to community wellness through both clinical services and educational initiatives.Our practitioners combine traditional acupuncture methods with modern medical understanding to address conditions ranging from musculoskeletal pain to mental health challenges. We maintain rigorous professional standards, with all acupuncturists holding master's degrees and state licensure. Our operational model emphasizes convenience through online booking, extended weekday hours, and weekend availability. By eliminating financial barriers and creating a welcoming atmosphere, we aim to make acupuncture a viable healthcare option for all residents of Salt Lake City and surrounding areas.
Services
Pain Management
Stress Relief
Insomnia Treatment
Migraine Relief
Hormonal Balance
Digestive Support
Neuropathy Care
Post-Surgical Recovery
Mental Health Support
Community Acupuncture
Details
- Year established: 2009
Highlights and features
- We offer sliding-scale pricing from $25-$55 with no questions asked
- Our licensed acupuncturists have 15+ years of local clinical experience
- Seven-day availability including evening hours for working professionals
- Community acupuncture model reduces costs while maintaining personalized care
- Nonprofit mission ensures treatments remain accessible to all income levels
What people say
Life-changing results
Exceptional pain relief
Calming environment
Affordable treatments
Experienced practitioners
Services
Pain Management
Our acupuncture treatments effectively address chronic pain conditions including arthritis, neuropathy, and post-surgical recovery. By stimulating specific acupoints, we reduce inflammation and improve circulation to promote natural healing. Patients experience measurable pain reduction through personalized treatment plans tailored to their specific conditions.
Stress Relief
Specialized acupuncture protocols help regulate nervous system function to alleviate anxiety, depression, and chronic stress. Treatments promote relaxation by triggering endorphin release while improving sleep quality and emotional regulation. Our practitioners address both physical and psychological stress manifestations through targeted point selection.
Insomnia Treatment
We address sleep disturbances through acupuncture that balances circadian rhythms and reduces nighttime awakenings. Treatments target hormonal regulation and nervous system calming to improve sleep onset and quality. Patients report deeper, more restorative sleep after completing our structured treatment programs.
Migraine Relief
Our acupuncture approach reduces migraine frequency and intensity by addressing vascular and neurological components. Regular sessions decrease medication reliance while improving quality of life for chronic headache sufferers. Treatments focus on both acute symptom relief and long-term prevention strategies.
Community Acupuncture
Our unique group setting provides cost-effective care without compromising quality. Patients receive individualized attention in a supportive environment that enhances treatment effectiveness. This model makes regular acupuncture sessions financially accessible while maintaining personalized care standards for each participant.
People
Tatiana Canettieri
Licensed Acupuncturist
Dedicated to making acupuncture accessible, Tatiana brings expertise in community-based treatment models and holistic healthcare delivery to her clinical practice.
Ryan Smith
Licensed Acupuncturist
With personal experience benefiting from acupuncture, Ryan combines clinical expertise with patient-centered care to help individuals achieve wellness goals.
Margaret Squires
Licensed Acupuncturist
Advocate for frequency-based treatment plans, Margaret emphasizes regular acupuncture sessions to maximize symptom improvement and quality of life.
Chris Rogers
Licensed Acupuncturist
Specializing in body-mind connection, Chris utilizes acupuncture to restore balance and enhance the body's natural healing capacity through targeted treatments.
Stephanie Buchanan
Acupuncture Intern
As a training intern, Stephanie provides discounted treatments under supervision while bringing fresh perspective to community acupuncture practices.
Questions
What conditions does acupuncture treat effectively?
Acupuncture successfully addresses pain management, stress reduction, insomnia, migraines, hormonal imbalances, and digestive issues through targeted point stimulation.
How often should I receive treatments?
Most patients benefit from weekly sessions initially, with frequency decreasing as symptoms improve. Regular maintenance sessions help sustain wellness benefits.
Is acupuncture covered by insurance?
Some insurance plans cover acupuncture - check with your provider. We offer sliding-scale pricing to make treatments accessible regardless of coverage.
What training do your practitioners have?
All acupuncturists hold master's degrees, pass national exams, and maintain Utah state licensure with ongoing continuing education requirements.
How does community acupuncture work?
Patients receive individualized treatments in a group setting using recliners, allowing cost-effective care while maintaining personalized attention from practitioners.
What payment options are available?
We use a sliding scale of $25-$55 per session with no questions asked. 10-pass punch cards and student intern pricing provide additional affordability options.
Reviews (5)
Amy J.
Jun 17, 2021
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Accupuncture for me is very sensitive experience.if they are not careful will be a bit painful and at times they hit yr muscle
My exp wasnt the best here
My exp wasnt the best here
Dannie F.
Apr 20, 2021
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This place is heaven sent! First of all, the staff is incredibly kind and definitely in the business of healing. The moment you walk through the front door you can feel the tranquility. Someone greets you, checks you in, and you pay between $15-$40, whatever you can afford, per visit. The first visit is a little more expensive (between $30-$55) because it's a slightly longer appointment. The acupunturist goes through your medical history and your main concerns. They explain the process, what it'll feel like, what to expect after, how long you can stay, how often you should come based
Benjamin N.
Jun 23, 2019
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Love this place, best service of acupunturists in the valley! they take their time, all the women are understanding with the best bedside manor for someone not feeling well! best of all acupuncture really works when and before western medicine fails.
Michelle C.
Feb 13, 2019
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My 1st time doing this and was scared of needles. I have been in pain since last spring and finally was at the end of my rope. They were great and plan on going back for addl treatments. Hoping they can treat my RLS. Better then a doctor for drugs that are bad for my system. Thank you
Sarah T.
Aug 14, 2018
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I recently was diagnosed with a herniated disc in my back. I was told by specialists that there isn't much they can do, but that it would probably go away eventually... When I went back to my general doctor, she told me that acupuncture could be really good for the pain relief. After some searching online, I found this place. I was scared because when I see "sliding scale" it usually means they go off of how much you make and it's always too expensive. This isn't like that! You can pay $15-40 for your treatment and YOU choose how much to pay. They explained it like this
