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Sports Acupuncturist
Power Up Performance. Power Up Your Portfolio.
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Franchise with
Sports Acupuncturist
Power Up Performance. Power Up Your Portfolio
ABOUT THIS FRANCHISE
Precision Healing & Performance Enhancement for Active Lifestyles
WHO WE ARE
At Sports Acupuncturist, we believe in treating pain at the source and optimizing the body for peak performance. Our mission is to provide a specialized, results-driven approach that helps athletes and active individuals recover faster, prevent injuries, and move better—without relying on temporary fixes.
We don’t just treat pain—we identify why it’s happening and work to correct the root cause.
Founded by Dr. Lijana Shestopal, our clinic specializes in motor point acupuncture—a precision-based method that activates muscles, restores balance, and optimizes performance. Unlike traditional acupuncture, which focuses on meridian points, sports acupuncture targets the neuromuscular system directly, making it a game-changer for athletes, weekend warriors, and anyone dealing with chronic pain or movement issues.
WHAT WE DO?
Many injuries and chronic pain conditions stem from muscle imbalances, overuse, or compensations that limit mobility and lead to recurring issues. Sports acupuncture works by:
- Activating weak or inhibited muscles to improve strength and stability.
- Releasing tight or overactive muscles to restore balance and mobility.
- Increasing blood flow to speed up healing and reduce inflammation.
- Preventing injuries by ensuring muscles function properly before stress is placed on them.
WHO WE HELP?
We work with athletes of all levels, from professionals to weekend warriors, as well as individuals dealing with chronic pain, post-injury recovery, or movement limitations. Whether a client is looking to enhance performance, recover from an injury, or simply move pain-free, our approach is tailored to their body’s unique needs.
When you franchise with Sports Acupuncturist, you’re not just buying a name—you’re joining a movement. We provide extensive training in our clinical protocols, patient communication, and operations, so you can deliver consistent results without guessing. Plus, you get ongoing mentorship, marketing support, and access to a growing network of like-minded practitioners.
We offer:
Foundational Training
Start off strong with a training program designed to help you operate your franchise with confidence.
Continuing Support
From opening day to daily operations, we’re here to help with all your ongoing support needs.
Impactful Marketing
Expand your reach by leveraging our established brand, SEO strategies, and social media playbook.
REQUIRED INVESTMENT
Enhance Movement. Elevate Earnings
Franchise Fee
$40,000
Minimum Initial Investment Including Franchise Fee & Training
$125,800
Royalty Fee
7%
of gross sales
WHY BUY
Join the Future of Athletic Recovery with a Franchise-Ready Brand
The wellness industry is booming. As more people turn to alternative health practices to lead fuller, more functional lives, the acupuncture segment has soared to $51.68 billion in 2025.
At Sports Acupuncturist, we’re not just offering acupuncture—we’re redefining it.
Unlike other providers in this space, Sports Acupuncturist is structured to achieve measurable outcomes with a focus on long-term injury prevention. Patients feel the difference—and so do their bodies. That means higher retention, more referrals, and a powerful reputation in your community from day one.
With the rise in athletic lifestyles, youth sports, and holistic recovery, this is where acupuncture is headed—and Sports Acupuncturist is leading the way:
Unrivaled Market Niche
Enjoy unique opportunity with Sports Acupuncturist’s high-demand niche at the intersection of sports medicine, recovery, and performance – a model with little to no direct competition.
Diverse Profit Pathways
Appeal to a broad client base that includes professional & amateur athletes, fitness buffs, and active individuals, minimizing market risk through consistent demand.
Optimized for Success
Enjoy ease of startup with a scalable, proven, results-driven system that includes detailed clinical protocols, streamlined operations, and unbeatable branding.
Breakthrough Results
Achieve optimal outcomes and a high rate of patient retention and referrals through our unique blend of Classical Chinese medicine with modern, outcome-focused orthopedic protocols.
Modern Brand with Mass Appeal
Benefit from sleek, modern branding that’s built to attract active individuals and high-performers. From our clinic design to our social media strategy, everything is created to feel fresh & professional.
THE FRANCHISE PROCESS
Interested in a Wellness-Focused Franchise?
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Explore Your Opportunity
Complete our form on our website and we will reach out to provide you with more information.
Meet the Team
We will schedule an in-person or remote meeting to review your application and discuss details as we begin our partnership.
Visit Us and See Our Business
Our franchise development representative will schedule a visit to our corporate location. Here, we will review detailed information on our business model, support, and marketing tools available.
Review and Decide
We will send you a copy of our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) for your review. You will have 14 days to review the document.
Join the Team
After the FDD review, this is the time to apply for financing if needed!
Legal Disclaimer: This is not a franchise offering. A franchise offering can be made by us only in a state if we are first registered, excluded, exempted or otherwise qualified to offer franchises in that state, and only if we provide you with an appropriate franchise disclosure document. Follow-up or individualized responses to you that involve either effecting or attempting to affect the sale of a franchise will be made only if we are first in compliance with state registration requirements or are covered by an applicable state exclusion or exemption.
