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Personalized Therapy Backed by 30+ Years of Result

At North Shore Sports Therapy, we’re dedicated to helping every individual move better, feel stronger, and live pain-free. Led by Jim Asanakis, our practice combines decades of proven expertise with the most advanced therapeutic methods available today. Every client receives an approach built around their body, goals, and journey—nothing cookie-cutter, no shortcuts.

Why Choose Us

Backed by Results

Our methods are supported by over 30 years of real-world success, client testimonials, and research-based techniques that are both safe and effective. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, managing chronic pain, or striving for peak performance, we help you get there faster—and sustainably.

Tailored to You

  • Every client receives a program designed around their individual needs and goals

  • Whether you're in pain or looking to improve fitness, your plan will be custom-built

  • From first consultation to final session, care is personal and one-on-one

Experience Matters

With over three decades of hands-on practice, we know what works. Our deep understanding of biomechanics, injury recovery, and athletic conditioning allows us to deliver fast and lasting results.

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Proven Techniques That Deliver

We use an integrated approach that blends traditional and modern therapeutic modalities. Our methods help address chronic pain, muscular dysfunction, and mobility limitations—returning you to movement and performance quickly and safely.

  • Active Release Techniques (ART)

  • Trigger Point/Myofascial Releasing

  • Chinese Cupping

  • Instrument-Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM)

  • Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (P.N.F.)

One-on-One Care—Always

Your time is valuable! That’s why you’ll never be left unattended.  Every session is led by a qualified specialist who is focused solely on your progress. Whether you're engaging in:

  • Physical Reconditioning

  • Sport-Specific Conditioning

  • Functional Personal Training

  • Recovery-Focused Mobility Work

You can count on undivided attention, proper progress tracking, and professional guidance at every step.

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Meet Jim Asanakis, RT, LMT, CARTP, CSCS, CPT, RYT

Founder | Sports Therapist | Movement Specialist

With over 30 years of hands-on experience, Jim Asanakis brings unmatched depth in movement science, therapeutic modalities, and performance training. His lifelong commitment to CANI—constant and never-ending improvement—drives his innovative and results-focused approach to health, recovery, and athletic performance.

A Passion for Human Performance

Jim’s work spans everything from advanced exercise design to elite-level soft tissue therapy. He believes every individual—regardless of age or condition—has the capacity to achieve their highest health potential.

  • Worked with clients from ages 5 to 100+

  • Tailors every session to the individual’s needs and goals

  • Integrates Eastern and Western techniques for total-body results

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Education & Core Foundation

Jim graduated from Marymount Manhattan College in 1995, earning a fitness degree with intensive coursework in:

  • Exercise Physiology

  • Anatomy

  • Kinesiology

  • Sports Nutrition

Professional Certifications & Specialties

Therapy & Soft Tissue Work

  • Licensed Massage Therapist (license No. 18844-MT-MT)
  • Certified Active Release Techniques (ART) Provider 
  • Certified Deep Tissue Sports Massage Therapist
  • Certified IASTM Practitioner
  • Certified Myofascial Trigger Point Therapist (CMTPT)
  • Certified Reiki Master, Level III

Fitness & Rehab Training

  • PTCS Certified Post-Rehab Specialist
  • AFPA Certified Post-Rehab Exercise Specialist
  • ISSA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
  • NASM Certified Corrective Exercise Specialist
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
  • NASM Senior Fitness Specialist
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) – Level 2
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) – Level 2

Mind-Body & Martial Arts Disciplines

  • Registered Yoga Instructor—200 Hours (RYT)
  • Tae Kwon Do, 4th Degree Black Belt

A Career Fueled by Passion

Jim is more than a therapist—he’s a lifelong student of the human body and movement. Whether he’s treating chronic pain, guiding post-rehab recovery, or optimizing an athlete’s performance, he thrives on helping people exceed what they thought was possible.

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Start Your Journey With Us

North Shore Sports Therapy isn’t just a clinic—it’s a place where healing meets performance. Discover what personalized care from experienced professionals can do for your body, health, and quality of life.