Acupuncturists

Mpageris Ioannis is a Neurologist and Acupuncturist who maintains private practices at Pedion tou Areos and Ilion. He holds a postgraduate specialization in Biomedical Acupuncture and a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras. He completed his specialty training in psychiatry at the General Hospital of Elefsina “Thriasio” and in neurology at the General Hospital of Attica “KAT”, as well as neurology at the General Hospital of Athens “Evangelismos”. There, he had the opportunity to train in conditions such as cerebrovascular accidents, dementia, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia gravis, migraine, vertigo, polyneuropathies, and sleep disorders. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous medical seminars and conferences and has contributed to the preparation of medical research papers.

Fragkakis Nikolaos is an Acupuncturist and maintains a private clinic in Argyroupoli. He holds a diploma in Acupuncture and is certified in Hilterapia therapy, which aids in the recovery of painful pathological conditions related to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as in shock wave therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. He has served as the Director of the Pathology Clinic at the General Hospital of Amfissa. Through attendance at conferences and seminars related to Rheumatology, he stays updated on developments in his field. Finally, since January 2025, the doctor has been the President of the Professional Committee of Rheumatologists of Greece and is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Association of Clinical Laboratory Physicians, and the Alternative Medicine Committee of the Athens Medical Association.

Papadopoulos Dimitrios is an Anesthesiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a Private Pain Clinic in Acharnes. He graduated from the Medical School of Varna and specialized in Anesthesiology at the "Konstantopouleio" General Hospital (Agia Olga). He trained at the Pain & Palliative Care Clinic at the General Oncology Hospital “Agioi Anargyroi” and holds a Certificate of Attendance from Continuing Education Seminars in Algology (SEΑ). He holds an Acupuncture Diploma from the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience (2009 - 2011). He has served as an Anesthesiologist at the UHB Trust in the United Kingdom and as an Assistant Consultant Anesthesiologist B’ at the General Hospital of Samos. As part of his continuous professional development, he participates in numerous conferences and seminars in Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Greece and abroad, as well as in Auricular Acupuncture - Auricular Neuromodulation with Prof. Bazzoni.

Segredou Markella is a Rehabilitation Physician with specialized training in the application of Medical Acupuncture. She is an instructor at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center and the Acupuncture Program of the University of West Attica for healthcare professionals. Since 2006, she has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society. Additionally, she has received training in the diagnosis and management of chronic pain in Milan, Italy (4th Montescano EFIC School), and has completed the Continuing Education Program in Algology offered by the Hellenic Algology Society - EFIC, as well as participated in the activities of the Pain Management Clinic at Toronto Western Hospital in Canada. She completed her medical specialty in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the Attikon General Hospital of Attica KAT. She was trained in acupuncture application at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center (2002 - 2004) and subsequently at the International University of Chinese Medicine in Beijing (2005 and 2007), and has been involved with Medical Acupuncture since 2002. Notably, she played a decisive role in the establishment, organization, and operation of the outpatient pain clinic and its management with acupuncture and other methods at the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic of the Attikon General Hospital of Attica KAT. Finally, she has participated in numerous conferences and workshops, delivering lectures focusing on pain and its management as well as the role of Medical Acupuncture in broader medical issues.

Kolokytha Theodora is a Specialist in Internal Medicine - Diabetology - Acupuncturist and maintains a private clinic in Paleo Faliro. As an Acupuncturist, she applies biomedical acupuncture in her practice. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's degree in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, completed at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as an Internist at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Additionally, she served as an Internist in the Artificial Kidney Unit at the "Taxiarchai" Clinic. Finally, in her clinic, the doctor manages a wide range of conditions including infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

The Euiasis Medical Acupuncture Center is located in Marousi. The Scientific Director of the Euiasis Medical Center is Dr. Christina Efthymiou MD, MSc, Med. Ac, who is an Otolaryngology Surgeon, Neuro-otologist, Head and Neck Surgeon, with postgraduate studies in neurosurgery, autoimmune inflammatory diseases, topographic and functional neuroanatomy, nervous system syndromes, neocortical brain diseases, investigation of consciousness disorders, ankylosing spondylitis, enteropathic arthritides, and musculoskeletal problems. She has been trained at the Acuscience School of Medical Acupuncture and holds a Diploma in "Acupuncture in Pain Therapy and Obesity" from Professor Zhong Qiangwei of Tianjin University, Beijing. She is a specialist in Medical Acupuncture, Chinese Medicine, Biomedical Acupuncture, Electroacupuncture, Auricular Acupuncture, Auricular Neuromodulation, Abdominal Acupuncture, and Laser LLLT Acupuncture. The goal of the Euiasis Medical Center is the longevity of the individual as well as ensuring a high quality of life. The holistic therapeutic approach for every condition troubling you finds its solution in medical acupuncture. Each person is a unique spiritual, mental, and physical entity and must be treated as such. At Euiasis, according to the decision (574/A4/1191/21-2-1980) (Y7/oik/4270/25-6-96) of the Ministry of Health, a holistic medical acupuncture center operates.

Giannopoulou Dimitra is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private pulmonology clinic in Peristeri. She holds a Medical Degree from the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with an international diploma in Medical Acupuncture. The physician is specialized in medical acupuncture for smoking cessation, asthma, COPD, pain, chemotherapy side effects, weight loss, allergies, and electroacupuncture. Additionally, her research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial asthma - COPD, and chemotherapy regimens for the lung. Alongside her private practice, Giannopoulou Dimitra serves as a Senior Registrar in the 1st Oncology Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Acupuncture Society of Greece, the European Society for Medical Oncology, the European Respiratory Society, the Delphic Society, and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Daglas Grigorios is a Pulmonologist – Tuberculosis Specialist, graduate of the University of Patras with further training in Sleep Disorders and Sleep Apnea. The physician has extensive experience in thoracentesis, bronchoscopies, and smoking cessation following many years of collaboration with the Sotiria Thoracic General Hospital. He is trained in Biomedical Acupuncture with 300 hours of theoretical and practical training from the International Acupuncture Center. In his private clinics located in Corinth and Galatsi, Attica, he provides specialized services for the diagnosis and treatment of all respiratory diseases, including acute upper and lower respiratory tract infections and chronic respiratory conditions such as bronchial asthma, allergic cough, allergic rhinitis, as well as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and smoker’s bronchitis. The physician also conducts preventive respiratory function assessments through dynamic spirometry and imaging studies when necessary, and monitors cases with specialized treatment to support smoking cessation. Additionally, he has extensive experience in the evaluation of sleep apnea, a disorder that can cause serious health issues and requires specialized management.

Ioannidou Iliana MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in "Lung Cancer: Modern Clinical and Laboratory Approach & Research" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialty in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the Lung Cancer Center of the Academic Hospital Clemenshospital in Münster, Germany, and completed it at the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." She specialized in Intensive Care at the University Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she served as an Attending Physician for 2 years. Concurrently, the doctor has been trained in Medical Acupuncture at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience, under the auspices of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, as well as in Advanced and Immediate Life Support (ALS & ILS provider). She served as an Attending Physician in the Intensive Care Unit of the Athens Medical Center, while to date she remains an Attending Physician of the Pulmonology Team at the same hospital. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, personalized to the specific needs of each patient. 

Vardoulakis Xristoforos is an Acupuncturist and Physiotherapist, operating a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Sports Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Novi Sad. He possesses extensive experience and training in the field and has collaborated with teams from the Greek Super League, providing his services. Furthermore, he specializes in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sports injuries.

Η Dr. Μαρκάκη Χαρά ND είναι Γεροντολόγος, Φυσιοπαθητικός - Βελονίστρια Ομοιοπαθητικός – Ιριδολόγος και δραστηριοποείται ιδιωτικά στο Μοσχάτο. Έχει σπουδάσει Γεροντολογία (B.sc - The University of America) με ειδίκευση στην Αντιγήρανση και την εξισορρόπηση ορμονικών διαταραχών, Φυσιοπαθητική – Κυτταρική Ιατρική (Adv. Professional Diploma – Neohippocrates School) και Ιριδολογία (Centro Dorimo in Microseeiotica Oftalmica – Padova, Italy). Στο πλαίσιο της Ολιστικής Ιατρικής, εφαρμόζει Βελονισμό, Παραδοσιακή Κινέζικη Ιατρική, Κινέζικη Βοτανοθεραπεία, Δυτική Βοτανοθεραπεία, Ομοιοπαθητική, Ορθομοριακή, Ιπποκρατική Ιατρική – Διατροφοπαθητική, Αγιουβέρδικη Ιατρική καθώς και Πόσιμη Αρωματοθεραπεία. Την περίοδο 2004 - 2005, προσέφερε τις επιστημονικές της υπηρεσίες, στο πρότυπο νοσοκομείο GLOBAL HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER- MOUNT ABU, Ινδία, όπου απέκτησε σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία και ολοκλήρωσε την διδακτορική της διατριβή, στην φιλοσοφία και ιστορία της Ιπποκρατικής και Αγιουβέρδικης ιατρικής και την αντιμετώπιση των διαφορετικών τύπων του διαβήτη, με εφαρμογές μεθόδων φυσιοπαθητικής προσέγγισης ενώ αξίζει να αναφερθεί πως βραβεύτηκε ως η αποδοτικότερη ιατρός φυσιοπαθητικής σε θεραπευτικά αποτελέσματα. Με την επιστροφή της από την Ινδία, ολοκλήρωσε τον κύκλο των σπουδών της, στο GLOBAL RETREAT CENTER OF OXFORD U.K (SPIRITUAL UNIVERSITY). To 2006 συμμετείχε ενεργά στις προσπάθειες του συλλόγου γυναικών με καρκίνο του μαστού στις Κυκλάδες, δίνοντας διαλέξεις στο Βαρδάκειο νοσοκομείο Σύρου και εφαρμόζοντας ολιστικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ωνάσειο Καρδιοχειρουργικό Κέντρο καθώς επίσης και με ερευνητικά κέντρα του Ισραήλ σε θέματα κυτταρικής και κβαντικής ιατρικής. Μέχρι σήμερα δίνει δημόσιες διαλέξεις, σε θέματα προληπτικής ιατρικής, ιατρικής νανοτεχνολογίας (νανοβελονισμός) στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Αρθρογραφεί σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά και ιστοσελίδες, ενώ το βιογραφικό της συμπεριλαμβάνεται στην διεθνή εγκυκλοπαίδεια βιογραφιών, WHO IS WHO. Τέλος, έχει δώσει συνεντεύξεις σε τηλεοπτικές και ραδιοφωνικές εκπομπές με θέμα την ολιστική υγεία.

Pappa Lina is an Acupuncturist who operates a private clinic specializing in Acupuncture and Aesthetic Medicine in Agia Paraskevi. She holds a medical degree from the G. D'Annunzio Medical School in Chieti, Italy, with postgraduate training at the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART) and at the European Cosmetic Academy of Chinese Acupuncture (Dr. Radha Thambirajah). The physician has extensive experience in pain management and aesthetic medicine and has also obtained relevant certification from the Italian School of Mesotherapy. Additionally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, and a founding member of the Hellenic Medical Mesotherapy Society.

Loukogiannaki Souzana - Human Kinetics is a Physiotherapist specializing in acupuncture and operates a private physiotherapy and biomedical acupuncture center in Pefki. She holds a physiotherapy degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and completed a research postgraduate program in Exercise and Quality of Life at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace. Furthermore, she was trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy using the McKenzie method at the Hellenic McKenzie Institute and has obtained certification in the Scenar - Cosmodic method from LET Medical Research Lab in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she specialized in Biomedical Acupuncture at the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica. She further completed advanced training in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. In addition, she has received certification in Therapeutic Exercise Health Qigong Ba Duan Jin and Taiji Eight Routines & Five Steps through a training program held at the Tai Ji Health Center of the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica, in collaboration with the Shanghai Qiging Research Institute at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as in the Humantecar - Synergistic Healthcare Methodology. Previously, she worked as a Physiotherapist at the Creative Adult Employment Laboratory in Korydallos and as a lecturer in pedagogy and coaching at the Omega Vocational Training Institute. At the center, she manages cases encompassing the entire spectrum of acupuncture; it is noteworthy that she specializes in medical acupuncture, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Tzaxrista Eleni is a Gynecologist - Obstetrician and Acupuncturist who maintains her private practice in Marousi and also sees patients in Arta. She studied Medicine at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, began her residency in Surgery at the Prefectural Hospital of Arta, and subsequently completed her specialization in Gynecology and Obstetrics at Laiko and Elena Venizelou Hospitals in Athens, where she obtained her Specialty Title. She served as the Scientific Director at the Orope Arogi Polyclinic for five years and is affiliated with MITERA and IASO Hospitals in Athens as well as the private clinic EPIKOUROS in Ioannina. She holds a license to perform Ultrasounds (Gynecological and Obstetric) from the Hellenic Society of Ultrasound and possesses a diploma in Acupuncture from the Hellenic Acupuncture Society, of which she is a member. She provides high-level medical services (Gynecological examination, breast palpation, Pap smear test, Transvaginal and Abdominal Ultrasound (gynecological or obstetric), Ultrasound Reports, Colposcopy, STI screening, Biopsies, management of urinary tract infections, vaginitis, management of menopause-related issues, pregnancy monitoring and counseling, promotion of natural childbirth and breastfeeding. Collaborates with midwives breastfeeding consultants, medical acupuncture, prescription of medications and tests (including electronic prescribing).

Devekouzou Dimitris is a General Practitioner and Acupuncturist, maintaining private practices in Palaio Faliro and Peristeri. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Athens (2005) and from the Nursing School of the same University (1990). He successfully completed his specialty in General Medicine in 2011 and has accumulated experience from public and private hospitals in Athens, such as Hygeia, Elpis, Iaso General, Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center, and the General State Hospital of Nikaia. He has been awarded by the Association of Children with Mediterranean Anemia and by the nursing service of the Onassis Cardiac Surgery Center. Since the beginning of his basic studies, he has kept up-to-date with the latest developments across the entire spectrum of medicine by participating in numerous Greek and international conferences. His dual expertise in both nursing and general medicine allows him to manage a wide range of pathological conditions and severities, including diabetes mellitus, arterial hypertension, infections, chronic respiratory pulmonary disease, hyperlipidemia (LDL removal, Dali method), obesity, trauma, pressure ulcers, osteoporosis, and smoking cessation.

Nada Zin - Euaggelidis Mixalis is based in Nea Smyrni. Mixalis is a graduate Physiotherapist (member of P.S.F.), an Acupuncturist with postgraduate studies (MSc) in England. He obtained a Master of Chiropractic from the Ackerman College Stockholm. He followed further training in Medical Acupuncture and Electroacupuncture in England, Auricular Acupuncture with the Nogier method, Korean Microacupuncture method (UK), and Si Yuan - Balance Method in Switzerland. He also studied Traditional Chinese Medicine at OMC. His research focus is on Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and its management through acupuncture and scientifically validated contemporary and traditional methods. His approach is holistic, individualized, and tailored to the needs of the patient. He applies Acupuncture, Ackerman Chiropractic, Osteopractic, and therapeutic physical movement.

Triantafyllia Dimou is a Acupuncturist - Algologist - Pain Clinic Physician, Scientific Director of Therapia Specialists, and maintains private practices in Glyfada and Chalandri. She holds a medical degree from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a specialization in Anesthesiology and further training in Pain Management at Queen’s Medical Center and City Hospital Nottingham, United Kingdom. She has clinical experience at both City Hospital Nottingham and the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." She is an active member of Greek and international scientific societies, including the Hellenic Society of Algology, the Hellenic Society of Anesthesiology, the International Association for the Study of Pain, the British Pain Society, the British Acupuncture Society, the International Neuromodulation Society, and the British Association of Medical Hypnosis, and she is also registered in the Cyprus Medical Registry.

Dr. Theodora Kalonarou is a certified acupuncture physician and maintains a practice in Agia Paraskevi. Previously, she worked as an oral surgeon for many years in the United States, thereby combining extensive healthcare experience with a passion for holistic care. She is a graduate of the prestigious Dental School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has also been certified as an acupuncture physician through the most advanced postgraduate acupuncture training program in Greece, AcuScience. She has completed numerous hours of educational conferences organized in the United Kingdom, Canada, and the USA. Fluent in both English and Greek, and with a deep understanding of cross-cultural medical practices, her approach ensures that every patient feels understood and respected. The combination of Greek heritage and global expertise creates a unique care experience tailored to individual needs.