Dietitians - Nutritionists

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.

Vlaxou Evita is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who maintains a private practice in Peristeri. She holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at Harokopio University and completed an internship at the General Children’s Hospital "Agia Sofia" during her studies. She has conducted awareness campaigns and delivered lectures on nutrition for the elderly at all K.E.F.I. centers in the Municipality of Peristeri, as well as on nutrition in infancy, childhood, and adolescence through various presentations and interactive talks at private and public kindergartens and schools in Western Attica. She manages daily cases involving obesity, pregnancy, lactation, pediatric and adolescent nutrition, nephropathy, gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes, obesity, dyslipidemia, and cardiovascular diseases. Her objective is not only weight loss but achieving a healthy weight with long-term maintenance of results alongside multiple benefits for the body, ultimately aiming for good health. With a commitment to knowledge and continuous education, she participates in pan-European and national conferences and symposiums related to her field.

Η Κογκόλη Μαρία με επιχειρηματική δραστηριότητα για χρόνια στο κέντρο αδυνατίσματος DNA αποφάσισε να δώσει σε ώριμη ηλικία κατατακτήριες και να εισαχθεί στο Χαροκόπειο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών. Ξανά στα θρανία με ώριμη σκέψη, φρέσκια γνώση και πλούσια γευστική κουλτούρα από τα ταξίδια της ανά τον κόσμο.

Με το επόμενο επιχειρηματικό της βήμα δημιούργησε το Κέντρο Διατροφικής Αλλαγής Change Eat. Με την εκπαιδευτική (ως Φυσικός) και την διαιτολογική της εμπειρία συνδυάζει την εκπαίδευση και την ψυχολογική στήριξη των ανθρώπων. Με ζεστασιά, επιμονή, συνεχή υποστήριξη προσπαθώντας να μην ξεπεράσει τα όρια τους, στοχεύοντας στην διατροφική αλλαγή . Σε ένα χώρο με χρώματα και μυρωδιές από φρέσκια λουλούδια δημιουργεί κλίμα χαλάρωσης, εμπιστοσύνης και ασφάλειας. Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά με χρόνια νοσήματα (διαβήτης, μεταβολικά νοσήματα, ογκολογικά, νεφρολογικά, παθήσεις πεπτικού Συστήματος (πχ. Σύνδρομο Ευερέθιστου Εντέρου), διαχείριση βάρους , δυσθρεψίας τρίτης ηλικίας. Επίσης έγκυες, θηλάζουσες και αθλητές.

Προσεγγίζει την ευζωία μέσω του σχεδιασμού διατροφικών προγραμμάτων προσαρμοσμένα στις ανάγκες και στις ιδιαιτερότητες του κάθε ανθρώπου. Σε συνέργεια με μηχανική υποστήριξη (ως Φυσικός) πρεσσοθεραπείας και τριών καινοτόμων τεχνολογιών (Λιπολέιζερ, Ραδιοσυχνότητες, κύματα Kotz) αντιμετωπίζει ακόμα και το τοπικό λιπος, την κυτταρίτιδα, την χαλάρωση δέρματος και του μυ.

Συμμετέχει εθελοντικά με ενεργό ρόλο εκπαιδευτικού σε επιμορφωτικά ιατρικά συνέδρια, με θέματα διαταραχών διατροφής, σε επίπεδο πρωτοβάθμιας φροντίδας υγείας. Σημαντική κρίνεται η συμβολή της στην ενημερωτική προσπάθεια διατροφικών διαταραχών στα σχολεία όπως και σε βιωματικά σεμινάρια διατροφικής προσπέλασης σε ογκολογικούς αρρώστους με αποτέλεσμα την μεγάλη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής τους, προληπτικά και θεραπευτικά.

I am a graduate of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the Thessaloniki Technological Educational Institute (BSc), with postgraduate studies (MSc) in Nutrition & Public Health from the University of Westminster, London.

During the early years of my professional career, I worked on promoting healthy eating through the 5 A DAY program in local communities and schools in London.

Subsequently, I worked as a Nutrition Consultant for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers for the British NGO Save the Children. Later, I participated in the National Feeding & Healthy Eating Promotion Program implemented by the Prolepsis organization in schools located in socially vulnerable areas of Athens.

I have contributed to 2 Scientific Publications focusing on "Regional Differences in Underweight, Overweight & Obese Children aged 13 in Greece" and "Diet Quality in Overweight Children in Greece compared to the Weekly Allowance from their Families."

Both publications are indexed in the scientific journal PubMed.

In November 2021, I collaborated with WWF Greece and the Eat4Change program with the primary objective of promoting sustainable and responsible nutrition.

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.

Melaxroinos Euaggelos is a Dietitian-Nutritionist, graduate of the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly, and maintains a private practice in Komotini. He has experience and specializes in pediatric, adolescent, and sports nutrition, providing nutritional counseling.

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.

Vampouli Eleni - Anna and Associates are Dietitians - Nutritionists based in Zografou. Vampouli Eleni - Anna graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki (International Hellenic University) in 2013. During her undergraduate studies, she completed a clinical nutrition internship at the Pediatric Hospital "Agia Sofia". Additionally, she conducted her thesis at the Diabetology Center of the 1st Pediatric Clinic of the Medical School of the University of Athens, focusing on the nutritional education of children and adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. In 2014, she graduated with honors from Glasgow Caledonian University, earning a master's degree in clinical nutrition (pathological conditions) titled "MSc Clinical Nutrition and Health". Subsequently, she worked at the same university as a teaching assistant for undergraduate and postgraduate students, as well as a scientific collaborator on research projects. In 2016, she returned to Greece and worked as a scientific collaborator for the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University until 2020, participating in national and international research projects. Since 2017, she has provided home dietitian services in various areas of Athens. In 2018, she successfully completed the "Dietary Management and the Low FODMAP Diet in IBS" program at King’s College London, which pertains to the nutritional therapy of patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. She has presented the results of her research at international conferences. She is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association (EDDE).

Stauraki Xristina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates her private practice in Chalandri. She holds a degree in Clinical Dietetics from Queen Margaret University Edinburgh. She has served as a Clinical Dietitian in a pathology clinic and, as part of her practical training, worked at the Athens Medical Center and in a Dietetic office. She is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists and has attended postgraduate seminars and conferences related to her specialty. At her Dietetic practice, she supports individuals seeking to enhance their well-being through healthier nutrition and daily habits.

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.

Maria Aggeli is a dietitian-nutritionist, graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly.

She completed her internship in the Dietetics-Nutrition department at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio," where she was trained in counseling, education, and nutritional support of patients.

She participated in the study "Macronutrient content and food exchanges for 48 Greek Mediterranean dishes," which was published in the scientific journal "Nutrition & Dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia."

As part of lifelong learning, she attended seminars related to the latest scientific data on nutrition as well as specialized training programs, such as the Clinical Nutrition program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the "Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity" at the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D), and the "Counseling and Communication Skills for Dietitians" and "Beyond the Limits of Dieting" programs at the Center for Mental Applications (KE.PSY.EF.), aiming for a holistic approach to each individual.

Additionally, she worked in a pharmacy for six years, which gave her the opportunity to work closely with individuals experiencing health issues related to nutrition, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated uric acid, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, among others.

Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association (HDNA) and, holding a professional license, she works as a freelancer in Keratea, Attica.

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.

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.

Maria Mantzourani is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with private practices in Nea Ionia and Nea Erythrea. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University and a degree from the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has over 10 years of experience as a Dietitian - Nutritionist, as well as an exercise and fitness consultant, having managed thousands of cases. She possesses expertise in body weight management for adults and children, offering personalized nutrition programs and specialized services for clinical cases (such as diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular diseases, and others). Additionally, she has significant experience in regulating and improving metabolic rate and provides specifically tailored programs for pregnant and breastfeeding women, along with appropriate education and thorough information on their nutritional needs. Moreover, she designs programs tailored to the nutritional requirements of athletes, students, adolescents, and the elderly, offers individualized monitoring for cases of eating disorders, and monitors body composition through detailed anthropometric and body fat measurements. Finally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists and other associations in Greece and abroad, and consistently attends conferences organized by the Medical and Pharmaceutical Association.

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.

Florou Athina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in the Zografou area. She graduated from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens in 2022, successfully completing her undergraduate studies. During her internship at the 251 General Airforce Hospital, she gained valuable knowledge and experience in nutrition support, designing personalized diet plans, nutritional counseling, and assessing patients' nutritional status. She continued her studies at University College London (UCL), where she obtained a master's degree in Eating Disorders and Clinical Nutrition with distinction. As part of her postgraduate education, she worked at St Ann’s Hospital/Eating Disorder Service, making a significant contribution to the rehabilitation of patients with eating disorders. Athina is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians-Nutritionists (PSDΔD), the European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN), and the Association for Nutrition (AfN) in the UK. She has experience in managing clinical cases through collaboration with physicians of various specialties in both hospital and private settings. She applies individualized nutritional interventions based on scientific evidence, aiming for the holistic support of health.

As part of her active involvement in international scientific networks, she participates as a member of the Working Group of the European project HEALTH UP! of EFAD (European Federation of the Associations of Dietitians), contributing to the scientifically substantiated evaluation and updating of the Guide on Eating Disorders, aiming to enhance dietetic care practice at the European level.

Η Παυλίδη Αηδονίτσα MSc είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος. Είναι απόφοιτη Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος, του Αλεξάνδρειου Τεχνολογικού Εκπαιδευτικού Ιδρύματος Θεσσαλονίκης, στο Τμήμα Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας, το 2011. Στη πτυχιακή της διατριβή ασχολήθηκε με τις διατροφικές συνήθειες εφήβων και πιο συγκεκριμένα με την "Εκτίμηση των διατροφικών συνηθειών και της διατροφικής κατάστασης των εφήβων". Έπειτα, συνέχισε τις σπουδές της το 2013, με το Πρόγραμμα Συμπληρωματικής εξ Αποστάσεως Εκπαίδευσης του Κέντρου Επαγγελματικής Κατάρτισης (Κ.Ε.Κ) του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών με θέμα "Παιδική Παχυσαρκία". Απέκτησε Πιστοποιητικό Παιδαγωγικής και Διδακτικής Επάρκειας της Α.Σ.ΠΑΙ.Τ.Ε στην Αθήνα και παρακολούθησε το ετήσιο Ψυχοεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Πέρα από τα όρια της δίαιτας" του Κέντρου Ψυχολογικών Εφαρμογών ΚΕ.Ψ.ΕΦ. Το 2016 έλαβε την Πιστοποίηση Εκπαιδευτικής Επάρκειας Εκπαιδευτών Ενηλίκων της μη τυπικής εκπαίδευσης από τον Εθνικό Οργανισμό Πιστοποίησης Προσόντων και Επαγγελματικού Προσανατολισμού (Ε.Ο.Π.Π.Ε.Π). και παράλληλα παρακολούθησε Πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης σε Δεξιότητες Συμβουλευτικής και Επικοινωνίας για Διαιτολόγους του κέντρου Ψυχολογικών Εφαρμογών ΚΕ.Ψ.ΕΦ. Το 2019 παρακολούθησε το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής" στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών ενώ από το 2020 είναι NLP Wellbeing Coach, πιστοποιημένη από την INLPTA (International NLP Trainers Association). Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στο Χαροκόπειο Πανεπιστήμιο, από όπου απέκτησε το 2021 Μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα με εξειδίκευση στην Διατροφή και την Άσκηση. Η μεταπτυχιακή της διατριβή είχε τίτλο Μελέτη της ασκησιογενούς έκκρισης θυρεοειδικών ορμονών και προλακτίνης σε υγιείς εθελοντές. Το 2024 ολοκλήρωσε την εκπαίδευση Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders, δηλαδή την εξειδίκευση στην αντιμετώπιση των Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και της Παχυσαρκίας, στο Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών (ΚΕΑΔΔ) σε συνεργασία με το Εθνικό Κέντρο Διατροφικών Διαταραχών της Μεγάλης Βρετανίας (NCfED). Τα πρώτα της επαγγελματικά βήματα ξεκίνησαν στο Διαιτολογικό τμήμα του Ειδικού Αντικαρκινικού Νοσοκομείου Μεταξά, στο πλαίσιο πρακτικής άσκησης. Στην συνέχεια εργάστηκε εθελοντικά στο Διαιτολογικό τμήμα του 251 Γ.Ν.Α. Έχει συμμετάσχει επίσης στο πρόγραμμα Κοινωφελούς Χαρακτήρα (ΚΟΧ) στην Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Κεντρικού Τομέα Αθηνών για δράσεις Κοινωνικού Χαρακτήρα ως Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος. Έχει εργαστεί ως εκπαιδευτικός σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές, ενώ από το 2019 έως το 2021 είχε επαγγελματική συνεργασία με δύο διαιτολογικά γραφεία στην Αττική, αναλαμβάνοντας συμβουλευτική και διατροφική υποστήριξη. Παράλληλα ήταν εξωτερικός συνεργάτης γυμναστηρίου, αναλαμβάνοντας την διατροφική υποστήριξη ατόμων σεβόμενη τις γευστικές προτιμήσεις τους και τις καθημερινές τους υποχρεώσεις για την αλλαγή διατροφικών συνηθειών με στόχο την ευεξία τους.