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Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Expertise Across the Board ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ ​

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At Sports Acupuncturist, we’re all about elevating muscle performance and preventing pain. Through a powerful blend of evidence-based acupuncture and modern sports medicine, we go beyond temporary relief to treat the root cause of dysfunction. Whether you're recovering from injury, fine-tuning your movement, or looking to stay pain-free long-term, our personalized treatments are designed to help your body work smarter, move better, and perform at its best - every single day.

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ELEVATING MUSCLE PERFORMANCE, PREVENTING PAIN.

Your healing journey doesn’t stop after one session. We provide continuous care, check-ins, and adjustments to keep your body performing at its best - long after treatment begins.

Ongoing Support

We combine advanced acupuncture techniques with movement-focused care to treat pain at the source and restore balance - giving you long-lasting, tangible results.

Creative Solutions

Every body is different. We create personalized treatment plans designed around your specific goals, injuries, and lifestyle - whether you're training, recovering, or optimizing performance.

Strategic Planning

We offer more than treatment - we offer transformation. Through targeted, evidence-based acupuncture, we help you prevent injuries, relieve pain, and unlock your body’s full potential. Whether you're recovering, training, or simply aiming to move better, we’re here to support your performance - every step of the way.

What We Offer

With a growing base of happy clients and lasting outcomes, our results speak for themselves. We’ve helped countless active individuals move better, recover faster, and stay pain-free.

Proven Results

Our approach combines deep knowledge of acupuncture with modern sports science - a powerful blend designed for real athletic performance and long-term recovery.

Specialized Expertise

No two bodies are the same. We take time to understand your goals, pain points, and movement patterns to create treatment plans that truly work - for your sport, your body, and your future.

Personalized Care

At Sports Acupuncturist, we’re not just here to relieve pain - we’re here to optimize performance. By merging science-backed acupuncture with modern sports medicine, we treat the root cause of dysfunction, helping you recover faster, move better, and stay injury-free.

What Sets Us Apart

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Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Expertise Across the Board ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ ​
Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Proven Track Record ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Expertise Across the Board ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Injury Prevention ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Holistic, Science-Backed Approach ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Muscle Optimization ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ Pain Relief ​ ​ ​· ​ ​ ​

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Whether you're an athlete pushing limits or someone ready to live pain-free, Sports Acupuncturist is here to help you recover smarter and perform at your best.

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At Sports Acupuncturist, our work is getting noticed. From interviews to expert features, we’re proud to be recognized by leading wellness, sports, and health platforms. Explore our media highlights to see how we’re shaping the conversation around modern sports medicine and holistic recovery - and bringing innovative, evidence-based acupuncture to a wider audience.

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Dr. Lijana Shestopal DTCM, L.Ac, C.SMA is an Illinois State Licensed Acupuncturist and a board certified herbalist. She is a Diplomat in Oriental Medicine as certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM). Dr. Lijana Shestopal graduated with her master’s degree in Oriental Medicine from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Chicago, and completed doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine at Five Branches University in California.
In addition to her extensive training in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Lijana Shestopal is also one of only 160 practitioners worldwide that has completed a Certified Sports Medicine Acupuncture Specialist® program.

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Dr. Lijana Shestopal

Behind every treatment is a deep commitment to care, precision, and performance. Get to know the expert behind Sports Acupuncturist - combining a unique background in sports medicine, advanced acupuncture techniques, and a passion for helping active bodies heal and thrive. With every session, you're not just receiving treatment - you're gaining a partner in your performance journey.

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Ready to take the next step toward lasting relief and peak performance? Book your consultation today and start your journey to feeling stronger, moving better, and living pain-free.

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