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Sports Acupuncturist provides neuromuscular, performance-based acupuncture in Northbrook, serving the North Shore and Chicago. Our approach combines acupuncture, motor point therapy, and dry needling to restore muscle function, resolve pain at its source, and support long-term recovery and injury prevention for active individuals.

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Pain relief, recovery, and injury prevention through performance-based sports acupuncture.

Sports Acupuncture in Northbrook

Recovery doesn’t end after one session. Ongoing care focuses on durability, resilience, and injury prevention—so improvements hold under real-world demand.

Long-Term Results, Not Temporary Relief

We identify underactive muscles, release overworked tissue, and restore proper activation patterns using motor point acupuncture and dry needling—addressing pain at its source.

Muscle Activation & Pain Resolution

Treatment is based on how your body moves and compensates—not a generic protocol. Sessions evolve as your strength, mobility, and performance improve.

Strategic Treatment Planning

We use acupuncture, motor point therapy, and dry needling as tools—not standalone treatments. Each session is guided by movement assessment and muscle function to correct imbalance, resolve pain, and support lasting recovery and performance.

Acupuncture, Motor Point Therapy & Dry Needling 

Our patients don’t just want pain relief—they want to keep training, working, and moving without limitation. Treatments are structured to support consistent progress, faster recovery, and long-term resilience for active individuals.

Built for Active Lives

Our approach integrates classical acupuncture with modern neuromuscular assessment to activate weak muscles, reduce overload, and improve biomechanics. This isn’t general wellness acupuncture—it’s precision care designed for recovery, performance, and injury prevention.

Performance-Based Sports Acupuncture

No two bodies move the same. We assess how your muscles function, how you compensate, and where breakdown occurs—then tailor treatment to your specific needs. By combining acupuncture, motor point therapy, and targeted muscle release, we restore balance, coordination, and long-term performance.

Personalized Neuromuscular Care

At Sports Acupuncturist, we go beyond symptom relief. Our work focuses on restoring movement quality, improving muscle function, and preventing injury through orthopedic, performance-based acupuncture. Every treatment is designed to address the root cause of dysfunction—so results last, not just feel good temporarily.

What Sets Us Apart

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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 is an Illinois State–licensed acupuncturist and board-certified herbalist specializing in neuromuscular and performance-based acupuncture for pain relief, recovery, and injury prevention. She has extensive advanced training in orthopedic acupuncture and functional assessment.

Nationally board certified as a Diplomate of Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine (NCBAHM™), she holds a Master’s degree in Oriental Medicine and a Doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Her practice centers on neuromuscular acupuncture—using precise muscle activation and movement-based evaluation to resolve pain at its source and optimize long-term performance.

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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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