Dietitians - Nutritionists

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.

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.

Η Στυλιανοπούλου Ρούλα BSc είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στο Περιστέρι. Είναι πτυχιούχος του τμήματος Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει την πρακτική της άσκηση σε κλινικό περιβάλλον στο Αντικαρκινικό - Ογκολογικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Άγιος Σάββας" και στο Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Αττικόν". Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί στα Α’ ΚΑΠΗ Καλλιθέας και σε ιδιωτικό διαιτολογικό γραφείο, καθώς και στο χώρο της Βιομηχανίας στο ELYSSE Catering και στο εστιατόριο του Μουσείου Ακρόπολης. Τέλος, διευρύνοντας τις γνώσεις της, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα συνεδρίων και εκπαιδευτικών σεμιναρίων στο αντικείμενό της.

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.

Lampros Kontogiannis is a Dietitian - Nutritionist - Pediatric Nutritionist - Metabolism Specialist and operates a private dietetic office: "Scientific Metabolism Center" in Sepolia, next to the Attiki metro station. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. In 1997, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he attended specialized seminars at the Department of Clinical Psychology, "Eating Disorder," with a project titled “Anorexia Nervosa” at the private British College "British College." Simultaneously, he participated in a postgraduate program specializing in Counseling and Integrative Psychotherapy, MSc in "Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy" at the University of Derby. Currently, he has completed his specialization in systemic family therapy and couples therapy. He expanded his studies in childhood obesity at the Agia Sophia Children's Hospital - Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou and, as a pediatric dietitian, participated in a four-year research study by the World Health Organization, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education in 2011, undertaking the study and documentation of anthropometric data of children from various primary schools in Athens to produce results related to childhood obesity in Greece. Subsequently, he completed the pediatric dietetics program and earned the title of Master Nutritionist in Pediatric Nutrition. He has been trained in quality control and taste evaluation and apprenticed under a specialized Tibetan teacher, knowledgeable in Tibetan medicine, focusing on neuropathy and chiropractic. Finally, the dietitian-nutritionist combines two disciplines, offering a holistic approach and solution by investigating psychological, physical, and spiritual factors, providing a comprehensive assessment and advice tailored to the individual needs of each patient.

Verykokaki Elena - Healthy Life is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in Marousi. She studied Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly. She holds a certification in eating disorders based on training from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She attends all nationwide nutrition and dietetics conferences, seminars, as well as clinical nutrition and metabolism conferences, continuously updating her knowledge in nutrition. She is an active member of the Panhellenic Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians and the Hellenic Association of Nutritionists and Dietitians. Finally, she specializes in adolescent nutrition, nutritional counseling, and Nutrition coaching.

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.

Zaxarou Vera - Nutrithink is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Piraeus. She completed her studies in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete. Additionally, she attended a Health Coach training seminar and subsequently a professional development program in Pediatric Nutrition at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has experience and contributes articles to various websites.

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.

Marikou Foteini is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist MSc, graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at Harokopio University and holder of a Master's Degree from the Medical School of Athens titled "Pathology of Pregnancy - High Risk Pregnancy." As part of her undergraduate program, she completed internships at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, a private dietetic office, and a food industry company. Subsequently, she collaborated for several years with NGOs, where she provided voluntary nutritional support to cancer patients during and after anticancer treatments. Simultaneously, she has served as head dietitian - nutritionist in a large gym chain. She has been evaluating private cases since 2018, specializing in nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in cases of eating disorders and clinical conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and specialized clinical conditions. Moreover, she continuously updates and actively follows the latest developments in the field of Nutrition and Health through educational seminars, conferences, and workshops. Since 2022, she has been operating her dietetic office in Ambelokipi, Attica, equipped with state-of-the-art technological equipment, catering to numerous individuals by personalizing her approach tailored to each person's specific needs.

My name is Maria Athanasopoulou and I hold a degree in Dietetics – Nutrition from the University of Crete. After many years of professional experience in the private sector, I decided to specialize by combining my knowledge of nutrition with my passion for children. I attended pediatric nutrition seminars and, seeking a more comprehensive education, I chose to pursue postgraduate studies in pediatric nutrition through the first accredited postgraduate program in Greece, offered by the University of Essex.

My philosophy as a nutritionist is to build strong and stable foundations in your relationship and your children's relationship with food. My primary goal is to provide guidance and education on new dietary habits to become a lifestyle, achieved through personalized and scientifically substantiated approaches.

Thanopoulou Nikoli is a Clinical Dietitian with a private practice located in Syntagma. She holds a Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition and has over ten years of experience in the field of nutrition and health. With a primary focus on successful nutritional guidance and scientifically substantiated support, she assists in the adoption of new dietary habits. She aims to improve the daily dietary routine, promoting physical, mental, and emotional health. She specializes in supporting women during the perimenopausal, menopausal, pregnancy, and lactation periods, clinical nutrition, ADHD, and nutrition coaching.

Η Μαυρέλη Σοφία είναι Κλινική Διαιτολόγος  Διατροφολόγος με πολυετή εμπειρία στη διατροφή και την υγεία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην Αργυρούπολη. Είναι πτυχιούχος Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφής με εξειδίκευση στην Κλινική Διατροφή. Έχει εργαστεί ως υπεύθυνη σε Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παχυσαρκίας και ως μέλος διεπιστημονικών ομάδων. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε την πρακτική της στο Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης “Θησέας” στην Αττική. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει ερευνητική εργασία πάνω στη συσχέτιση άγχους, διατροφικής συμπεριφοράς και ανθρωπομετρικών χαρακτηριστικών και έχει συμμετάσχει σε συνέδρια Διαιτολογίας, Παχυσαρκίας, Ψυχολογίας, Σκελετικής Υγείας, Καρδιολογίας και Γυναικολογίας. Είναι μέλος του Πανελληνίου Συλλόγου Διαιτολόγων - Διατροφολόγων. Ειδικεύεται στη διαχείριση παχυσαρκίας ενηλίκων και εφήβων και παιδιών, στην καθοδήγηση για την επίλυση διατροφικών διαταραχών, στην καθοδήγηση για την διατροφή της εγκύου και της θηλάζουσας μητέρας, στη διατροφή για την πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση της οστεοπενίας και οστεοπόρωσης, στη διατροφή για την προεμμηνόπαυση/εμμηνόπαυση και στη διατροφή για βελτίωση αθλητικής απόδοσης. 

Η επαγγελματική της προσέγγιση βασίζεται σε τρεις άξονες:

·  Επιστημονική γνώση:  Ενημερώνεται συνεχώς για τις νέες τάσεις και εξελίξεις στον τομέα της διατροφής μέσα από εξειδικευμένα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδευτικά προγράμματα.

·  Εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα: Κάθε άνθρωπος είναι μοναδικός και έτσι πρέπει να είναι και η προσέγγισή του. Σχεδιάζει διατροφικά πλάνα προσαρμοσμένα αποκλειστικά στις δικές σας ανάγκες.

·   Δίπλα σας με κατανόηση και φροντίδα: Πιστεύει στη δύναμη της σχέσης εμπιστοσύνης, μέσα από την οποία μπορούμε να επιτύχουμε τους στόχους σας με σταθερά και ουσιαστικά βήματα.

Τα αποτελέσματα της συνεργασίας της με ανθρώπους διαφορετικών ηλικιών, διατροφικών αναγκών και ιατρικών καταστάσεων, έχουν συμβάλλει αποτελεσματικά στη βελτίωση της υγείας, της διατροφικής συμπεριφοράς, και κυρίως, στην υιοθέτηση ενός υγιεινού τρόπου ζωής που τους προσφέρει την καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής που θέλουν να έχουν. Η διατροφή αποτελεί ένα ισχυρό εργαλείο για τη βελτίωση της σωματικής και της ψυχικής ευεξίας. Στόχος της είναι να σας βοηθήσει να αποκτήσετε έναν υγιή, γεμάτο ενέργεια οργανισμό και ένα σώμα που ενισχύει την αυτοπεποίθησή σας και σας κάνει να νιώθετε όμορφα κάθε μέρα!

Artemis Kyrka, MSc., RD., is a registered Dietitian and founder of the dietetic office WellPlate in Pangrati. She offers modern dietetic services (in person and online) to patients of all ages, with the primary goal of changing their dietary behaviors and improving their relationship with food.

She works with cases such as weight management through intuitive eating programs and behavior change techniques, women's health, fertility, gut health, and pediatric & adolescent nutrition. She provides evidence-based and practical guidance tailored to each individual's needs.

She holds an MSc in "Women & Children's Health" from King's College London and has trained in diabetes clinics serving the general population, pregnant women, children, and young people at Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust.

She brings years of experience from voluntary work in South Africa, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom, delivering nutrition and hygiene education to children from diverse populations. She collaborates with SLP, OT, IVF units, gynecologists, and pediatricians to provide holistic, personalized care.

Her mission is to provide flexible, evidence-based nutritional support that empowers patients to transform their dietary behaviors and improve their relationship with food, enhancing overall health and well-being.

Foteini Nika graduated from the Department of Science of Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University in 2016. She continued her academic path by completing the postgraduate program in Applied Dietetics-Nutrition at Harokopio University, specializing in Clinical Nutrition, where she graduated with distinction. Her master's thesis focused on the development and validation of a predictive index for assessing the likelihood of vitamin D deficiency in a pediatric school-aged population. Interested in continuous education and training, she has completed additional postgraduate courses in the following areas: "Stress Management & Health," National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), "Eating Disorders," NKUA, “Advanced Dietary Management and the low FODMAP Diet in IBS,” King's College London, and “Online Introduction to Paediatric Nutrition for Health Professionals,” Monash University. She has attended numerous conferences related to her field over time and has also served as a speaker at conferences, seminars, and workshops. She maintains her dietetic practice in Nea Erythraia. Within the framework of her professional experience, she has managed numerous clinical and sports nutrition cases in both adults and children. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association. 

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.

Konstantinos Gonidakis is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a dietetic office in Anoixi, Attica.

From his early years through early adulthood, obesity was a daily challenge. Thoughts and concerns about nutrition and weight management have always been part of his personal journey. In 2016, at the age of 19, he achieved a decisive change by reaching his goal of weight loss and health improvement. This experience marked a turning point and served as the primary motivation for his subsequent involvement in the science of nutrition. Initially, he studied in the Department of Communication at Panteion University, graduating in 2020. That same year, he decided to pursue a professional career in Dietetics - Nutrition. In 2024, he completed his studies at Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, while from 2023 he had already started his professional activity in clinical nutrition. His practical training was conducted at the Medical Center of Athens. Today, having obtained his professional license from the Region of Attica and being a member of the Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece, he collaborates with the Nutrimed network of dietetic offices and Dr. Kyriakos Reppas, while also maintaining his private dietetic practice in Anoixi, Attica.