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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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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.
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.
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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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.