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At Sports Acupuncturist, we help athletes and active professionals recover faster, move better, and prevent injuries. Based in Northbrook and serving the North Shore and Chicago, our treatments blend acupuncture to improve blood flow and healing, motor point acupuncture to activate and strengthen weak muscles, and dry needling to release tight trigger points. This results-driven approach goes beyond temporary relief by addressing the root cause of dysfunction—whether you’re recovering from an injury, fine-tuning performance, or preventing future pain.

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Elevating Muscle Performance with Acupuncture, Motor Point Therapy & Dry Needling

Sports Acupuncture in Northbrook Pain Relief, Recovery & Injury Prevention

Healing doesn’t stop after one session. At our Northbrook clinic, we provide ongoing care, progress check-ins, and treatment adjustments to keep you moving pain-free. Whether you’re an athlete or an active professional, our system ensures long-term results and lasting protection against future injuries.

Ongoing Support for Lasting Recovery

We combine advanced acupuncture techniques with movement-focused care to treat pain at the source. By activating weak muscles through motor point acupuncture and releasing tight trigger points with dry needling, we restore balance, enhance recovery, and deliver lasting results.

Creative Solutions with Acupuncture & Muscle Activation

Every body is different. That’s why we create customized treatment plans based on your unique goals, injuries, and movement patterns. Whether you’re training, recovering from an injury, or looking to prevent future pain, our approach blends acupuncture, motor point therapy, and dry needling to support your long-term performance.

Strategic Planning for Pain Relief & Performance

At Sports Acupuncturist in Northbrook, we provide more than treatment—we deliver transformation. Through targeted, evidence-based acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, and dry needling, we help athletes and active professionals prevent injuries, relieve pain, and optimize movement. Serving the North Shore and Chicago, our personalized care is designed to help you recover faster, train smarter, and perform at your best—every step of the way.

Acupuncture, Motor Point Therapy & Dry Needling 

With a growing base of athletes and active clients across Northbrook and Chicago, our results speak for themselves. Patients trust us for pain relief, faster recovery, and injury prevention—achieving lasting outcomes that allow them to train smarter, move better, and stay pain-free.

Proven Results for Athletes & Active Professionals

Our approach combines the wisdom of Chinese medicine with modern sports science. This unique system delivers more than short-term relief—it’s designed to restore balance, improve biomechanics, and deliver lasting performance gains. From injury recovery to long-term prevention, our specialized expertise keeps athletes at their best.

Specialized Expertise in Sports Acupuncture

No two athletes are the same. We take time to understand your goals, pain points, and movement patterns. Whether through acupuncture for circulation, motor point acupuncture for muscle activation, or dry needling for trigger point release, we create individualized treatment plans that work—for your sport, your body, and your future.

Personalized Care in Acupuncture & Recovery

At Sports Acupuncturist, we go beyond temporary pain relief. Our clinic in Northbrook, serving athletes and active individuals across the North Shore and Chicago, blends acupuncture, motor point acupuncture, and dry needling with modern sports medicine. By treating the root cause of dysfunction, we help you recover faster, optimize muscle performance, and prevent injuries—so you can keep moving pain-free.

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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 Sports Medicine Acupuncture® 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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