Dietitians - Nutritionists

Ektor Kappatos-Koutroumpas is a Dietitian – Nutritionist, and his office “Healthier with Ektor” is located in the Mavili Square area. He holds a master's degree in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Aberdeen (Medical School), is a holder of the European Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), the leading European clinical nutrition qualification, has been trained in the Low-FODMAP diet for managing irritable bowel syndrome symptoms by Life Academy, and in Eating Disorders through the training program of KEADD (Hellenic Center for Education and Management of Eating Disorders), under the auspices of the British Psychological Society. He also holds a certification in the program of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA) titled "Stress Management and Health." He collaborates with psychologist - child psychologist Alexandra Kappatou as the head of the Dietetics Department. He has taught the course of Sports Nutrition for 2 years in the postgraduate program at the Scientific College of Greece (SCG) and has experience working in a private dietetic office. He is a co-creator and co-administrator of the dietitians’ group “Food for ... Nutrition.” Together, you will create a personalized intervention based on your unique needs and characteristics, aiming to achieve your goals without deprivation, hunger, or restrictions. He is here to listen to you, support you, and help you without judgment.

Lyrakou Mary is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and maintains a private office in Patras. She is a graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition of the Harokopio University of Athens. She gained clinical experience in the field of dietetics and nutrition during her internship at Attikon Hospital and 251 Aviation General Hospital. Furthermore, she gained experience in the field of food research and development with emphasis on healthy nutrition through her internship at Giotis Industry. She also trained alongside established professionals during her internship at a dietetic office. Lifelong education is a primary goal for her because the field of Dietetics and Nutrition is rapidly evolving and existing knowledge is constantly changing. Thus, she attends numerous educational programs and conferences. Still, she is actively involved in research in her field, participating in scientific writing groups. Finally, she has been particularly involved in sustainable development and the role of nutrition in it, giving speeches at conferences and participating in the organization of workshops and forums on sustainable development. According to the office's philosophy, nutrition is a means to maintain and promote human health and psychology. The aim is to educate on health-promoting eating habits and to adopt them to the extent possible through counseling. It is a key objective to achieve a happy medium between the individual's habits, preferences, and time and the changes needed. Thus, personalization is a key aspect of nutritional intervention and each dietary program and nutritional advice is tailored to the needs of the individual.

Karaxotziti Xristina Dietfocus, MSc, PhD(c), is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains her private practice in the Argyroupoli area. She is specialized in Clinical Nutrition at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a PhD candidate at the Agricultural University of Athens, Department of Human Nutrition Science. Her scientific interests focus on clinical nutrition, eating disorders, and obesity management. She provides personalized, evidence-based nutritional guidance aimed at improving health, restoring a balanced relationship with food, and supporting sustainable lifestyle changes.

Deuteraios Themistoklis is a Dietitian - Nutritionist operating a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly and a master's degree specializing in Clinical Nutrition from the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Thessaly. Previously, he has collaborated with various public and private hospitals in Athens as part of scientific research on "Complementary and alternative therapies in hemodialysis and their interaction with dietary management," as well as with local football sports clubs in the Attica region. Furthermore, he has worked at a dietetic clinic in Athens, serves as an instructor at public IEKs (Vocational Training Institutes) in Kifisia and Agioi Anargyroi, and teaches courses in dietetics, food technology, and beverage control. He has attended numerous seminars to further his expertise in the field and contributes articles to the scientific website Psycholozin. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Iliana Papadopoulou is a clinical dietitian-nutritionist with ten years of experience in clinical cases, which she acquired in major hospitals in the United Kingdom. Over the past four years, she has worked exclusively in one of the largest nephrology departments at Manchester Royal Infirmary in the United Kingdom, where she managed a broad range of patients with kidney diseases, supervised, and was the responsible dietitian in dialysis centers. She is recognized as a certified dietitian meeting the requirements set by the Health and Care Professions Council of the United Kingdom and is a member of both the British and Greek Dietetic Associations. Iliana maintains a private practice in Vrilissia. Her primary focus is the nutritional assessment of patients and the provision of nutritional education and guidance by offering personalized dietary programs based on their needs using evidence-based practice. She specializes in kidney diseases and also provides services for other clinical conditions such as gastroenterological and hepatic disorders, cancer, cardiovascular diseases, eating disorders, food intolerances, nutrition across life stages, and particularly in the elderly. Her office also offers body composition analysis and bioelectrical impedance measurement using the globally recognized and accurate Tanita analyzer. Additionally, she provides the capability for immediate communication with patients through a dedicated mobile application.

Lamprakos Dimitris is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who operates his private practice in Peristeri, Nea Zoi. He holds a degree in dietetics from Canterbury Christ Church University and a master's diploma titled "Exercise & Nutrition" from Maastricht University. His specialization, combined with his interest in sports, enables him to assist athletes and exercisers in improving their performance and achieving their goals through properly structured nutrition. Simultaneously, his practice in two hospitals (Attikon University General Hospital & Elena Venizelou General Hospital) as well as his work as a private practitioner and dietitian in an aesthetic center have provided him with knowledge and experience in the clinical nutrition field. His participation in a pediatric nutrition seminar and his involvement with both minor athletes and non-athletes qualify him to handle cases involving young patients. His knowledge is always up to date, as he enjoys reading scientific articles related to both sports and nutritional science.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Παναγιώτα MSc, BSc είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Θεσσαλονίκης «ANATOLIA» με αριστείο και κάτοχος πτυχίου Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής από το Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο Ελλάδος, με βραβείο αριστείας από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης στον τομέα των Τροφίμων, της Διατροφής και του Μικροβιώματος, επίσης με αριστείο, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα στην Κλινική Διατροφή και στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και την Παχυσαρκία. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει συνεργασίες σε κλινικό και αθλητικό περιβάλλον, καθώς και online συνεδρίες, με περιστατικά που αφορούν μεταβολικές και ορμονικές διαταραχές, γαστρεντερικά προβλήματα, διατροφικές διαταραχές, εγκυμοσύνη και βελτίωση σύστασης σώματος. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στην εξατομικευμένη και ενσυνείδητη διατροφή, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ισορροπημένης και βιώσιμης σχέσης με το φαγητό, δίνοντας έμφαση στην υγεία, την καθημερινή ευεξία και την ποιότητα ζωής.

Mpones Theodoros is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with private offices in Galatsi and Naxos. He has worked in hospitals, private clinics, individual dietetic offices, multidisciplinary nutrition and exercise centers, and sports clubs. Additionally, he has participated in nationwide studies aimed at verifying the nutrition of Greeks and their children and has authored articles on nutrition, featured in daily newspapers and magazines. Furthermore, he has experience in managing obesity by keeping up with medical advancements in the field and specializes in clinical nutrition and eating disorders.

Xantzaridis Petros is a Military Dietitian - Nutritionist, founder and Director of the Clinical Diet dietetic office in Agia Paraskevi. He was admitted to the Veterinary Medicine Department of the Military School of Officers Corps (SSAS) in Thessaloniki and was commissioned as an Officer of the Hellenic Army in 1996, having been honored with scholarships and commendations from the State Scholarships Foundation (I.K.Y.). In 2000, he was admitted to the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics of the School of Food Technology & Nutrition at ATEI Thessaloniki and graduated in 2003, again receiving scholarships from I.K.Y. In 2009, he was selected by the Health Directorate of the General Staff of the Army as a recipient of an honorary educational scholarship in the field of Dietetics. The prestigious New York University in the United States selected him among numerous candidates from around the world and accepted him into the Graduate Program of Clinical Nutrition, from which he graduated in 2010 with a Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition, receiving favorable reviews from leading international Nutrition professors. Since 2005, he has served for several years as Director of the Dietetic Department of the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens. His daily management of clinical cases at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, his extensive experience, and the breadth of his studies allow him to have a comprehensive understanding of the food chain, nutritional risks, and their proper management both preventively and in clinical settings. Finally, upon requests from Harokopio University of Athens and the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics of the Technological Educational Institute of Crete, he has undertaken the training of many final-year students as part of their practical training.

Elena Paulidi, MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli.

Kolovi Euaggelia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains her private practice in Aigaleo. She holds a degree from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete, as well as a postgraduate degree in "Exercise and Health" from the Medical School of Athens. She completed her internship at the Attikon University General Hospital, where she managed cases across a variety of conditions. She has conducted research on "The effect of nutrition on the occurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma." She has worked in gyms and collaborates with physicians on cases requiring nutritional care. She writes articles for health magazines and attends conferences and seminars related to nutrition, obesity, pediatric nutrition, and pathological conditions. She provides individualized nutrition programs for normal conditions, personalized nutrition plans for pathological conditions, body fat measurement, segmental body analysis, modification of dietary habits, programs for pregnant women, programs for breastfeeding mothers, and individualized programs for children. She combines her scientific expertise with experience, placing at the core of her approach a love for people and nutritional care, which is intrinsically linked to balance and health.

Koufaki Maria is an award-winning clinical dietitian-nutritionist who has maintained a private practice in Marousi since 2006. She graduated from Robert Gordon University in Aberdeen, UK, where she successfully completed her studies as a clinical dietitian-nutritionist. In 2004, she continued her education at the University of Bristol, England, where she specialized with a Master of Science degree in Nutrition, Exercise, and Public Health, graduating with honors and distinction for outstanding academic performance. She has accumulated over 20 years of dietetic experience and has operated her private clinic in Marousi since 2006. Additionally, she has collaborated with the private hospital "Hygeia", with hospitals in the United Kingdom, and serves as the director of the DietMet nutrition center, where she conducts individual sessions with her clients. She has worked on nutritional support for individuals with special needs at the "Athena" Boarding House of the Society for Psychosocial Development and Psychotherapy, and has also served as the lead dietitian for the Municipality of Marousi in the European program "Paidiatrofi Epode," aimed at preventing childhood obesity. In recent years, she has focused on the practice of mindful eating, emphasizing the psychological management of obesity and binge eating disorder through proper education on balanced nutrition and the use of a non-restrictive approach. Her interests focus on the prevention and treatment of obesity and clinical conditions, the psychology of eating behavior, and the application of motivational therapy and mindful eating aimed at the permanent change of dietary habits.

Vlaxos Thomas is a Dietitian-Sports Nutritionist based in Pallini. He is a top graduate of the Dietetics department at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh, Scotland, and holds a master's degree in "Applied Sports and Exercise Nutrition" from Oxford Brookes University, Oxford. He has obtained anthropometry certification from ISAK GLOBAL, certification as an anti-doping advisor from the UKAD organization in England, holds the title of Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity under the auspices of the National Centre for Eating Disorders (NCfED) in the UK, and has been trained in Life and Executive Coaching. He has a record of publications, lectures, and presentations at scientific conferences and continuously updates his knowledge of advancements in the field of nutrition by participating in relevant seminars and conferences held both in Greece and abroad. He contributes articles to reputable Greek websites related to exercise and nutrition and delivers lectures in municipalities, schools, children's institutions focused on nutrition, and sports clubs aimed at maximizing athletic performance. On a daily basis, he helps both adults and children adopt a healthier lifestyle without deprivation through modification of dietary behavior, thereby contributing to the reduction of the risk of various diseases, as well as assisting athletes through optimal sports nutrition to enhance their athletic performance.

Kolyviras - Tzivaniotis Stelios MMedSci is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the Hellenic Mediterranean University of Crete and holds postgraduate degrees from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Pathology of Pregnancy and in Environmental Issues Management with Health Impacts. He completed his internship and worked as a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist at IASO General Clinic. He has served as a Scientific collaborator in clinics and private medical offices, catering companies, and sports clubs as the responsible Dietitian Nutritionist. He participates in and attends seminars and conferences as part of continuous education and updating, considering it every professional's duty to stay continuously educated and informed on the latest developments in their field. Finally, he takes part in association lectures and writes articles for a range of scientific journals and websites.

Aggelopoulou Tzeni & Associates are Dietitian - Nutritionists specializing in Eating Disorders and maintain private offices in Alimos, Piraeus, and Galatsi. She is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and completed her internship at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko". The Dietetic office provides high-level monitoring and management services for eating disorders and excess body weight. Specifically, it offers services for the development of personalized dietary plans for the treatment of obesity as well as pathological conditions such as high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, endocrine disorders (thyroid, polycystic ovary syndrome), gastrointestinal and renal diseases. Additionally, it provides nutritional support for individuals with special needs such as pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, elderly individuals, athletes, and children. Finally, specialized assessments are offered, including body fat measurement, body composition analysis, and basal metabolic rate measurement.

Prekas Xristos is a Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, BSc, and has operated two dietetic offices since 2011, located in Petralona and Santorini. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at Harokopio University of Athens and is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians – Nutritionists Association. He has participated in numerous research studies, organizes seminars and lectures for adults and children on nutrition and childhood obesity, and regularly contributes articles to nationwide websites and newspapers.

Papadopoulou Eleni is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private dietary practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. As part of her ongoing professional development, she has actively participated in seminars and conferences on dietetics, nutrition, and aesthetics. In her private practice, she provides personalized nutrition programs for the prevention and management of obesity, childhood obesity, as well as sports nutrition programs and nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding. She also conducts intolerance tests, metabolism measurement, and body composition analysis. Finally, Ms. Papadopoulou is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Tsiakla Xara is a Dietitian-Nutritionist practicing privately in Ampelokipoi, Attica. She graduated from the Department of "Nutrition Science and Dietetics" at Harokopio University. She holds a Master's degree in "Applied Dietetics" with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition and expertise in Eating Disorders and Obesity from KEADD, awarded by the same educational institution. Additionally, she has certified training in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and "Training in Psychological Science" from the University of the Aegean. She has attended numerous nutrition conferences both in-person and online, covering a wide range of topics. Furthermore, she has collaborated with a medical aesthetics center and has managed numerous cases involving weight loss and nutritional education. Finally, for several years, she worked in the specialized nutrition products industry, gaining significant experience in clinical conditions such as cancer, inflammatory bowel diseases, and enteral nutrition.