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.

Manolitsaki Georgia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who operates a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute (T.E.I.) of Crete. Subsequently, she completed her internship at the University General Hospital of Heraklion, in the Nutrition and Dietetics department, during which she participated in weekly outpatient clinics providing dietary services (taking dietary and medical history, anthropometric measurements, designing personalized nutrition programs, dietary counseling) to both adults and children. Additionally, she monitored hospitalized patients in the hospital wards to develop individualized diet plans according to their clinical condition. Finally, she specializes in pediatric and adolescent nutrition as well as obesity and metabolism.

Στο Trophy Clinic, η επιστημονική ομάδα αποτελείται από έμπειρους και εξειδικευμένους διαιτολόγους-διατροφολόγους με στόχο την ολιστική προσέγγιση της διατροφής και της υγείας.

Αικατερίνη Παυλοπούλου, Msc

Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας-Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και συνέχισε τις σπουδές στο ίδιο Πανεπιστήμιο αποκτώντας το Μεταπτυχιακό της δίπλωμα στην Εφαρμοσμένη Διαιτολογία-Διατροφή με κατεύθυνση τη «Διατροφή και Άσκηση». Κατά τη μετεκπαίδευσή της, παρακολούθησε το πρόγραμμα του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών για την αποτελεσματική συμβουλευτική και τις στρατηγικές αλλαγής συμπεριφοράς των διαιτώμενων. Παράλληλα, ολοκλήρωσε το πρόγραμμα «Ειδικής Αθλητικής Διατροφής» υπό την αιγίδα της Ακαδημίας Αθλητικής Διατροφής της Αγγλίας.

Ιωάννα Οικονομοπούλου, MMedSci

Είναι απόφοιτη του τμήματος Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας – Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακού τίτλου σπουδών «Η Διατροφή στην Υγεία και στη Νόσο» από το τμήμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Παράλληλα, έχει ολοκληρώσει μετεκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα στην Παιδιατρική Διατροφή από το Monash University.

Με πολυετή εμπειρία στη διαχείριση κλινικών περιστατικών, στη ρύθμιση βάρους, στη διατροφική υποστήριξη αθλητών, παιδιών και ενηλίκων, καθώς και στη διατροφική εκπαίδευση, οι ειδικοί έχουν βοηθήσει εκατοντάδες ανθρώπους να βελτιώσουν την υγεία τους και να υιοθετήσουν έναν πιο ισορροπημένο τρόπο ζωής.

Zaxarodimos Nikolaos is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, a doctoral candidate at the Laboratory of Dietetics and Quality of Life of the Agricultural University of Athens, and maintains a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. He graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete and holds a master's degree in "Molecular and Applied Physiology" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a research specialization in Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus. Simultaneously, he collaborates with medical clinics, hospitals, and fitness centers, offering personalized nutrition programs and body composition analyses. His professional experience includes salaried practice at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," participation in research projects and scholarships within the framework of the "Research – Create – Innovate" initiatives, and active involvement with publications in international journals and conferences both in Greece and abroad. He also has experience as a lecturer and trainer for students, as well as extensive volunteer work in nutritional education activities. Furthermore, the specialist is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists and ACSM Exercise is Medicine Greece. Finally, at his dietetic office in Agia Paraskevi, he provides nutritional guidance for conditions such as diabetes, obesity, autoimmune diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, and muscle strengthening.

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.

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).

Artemis Kyrka, MSc., RD., is a registered Dietitian and founder of the online clinic WellPlate. She offers modern online dietetic services to patients of all ages, with the primary goal of changing their dietary behaviours and improving their relationship with food.

She works with cases such as weight management through intuitive eating programmes and behaviour change techniques, women's health, fertility, gut health, and paediatric & 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, gynaecologists, and paediatricians, offering holistic and personalised care to her patients.

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

Stefanakis Lykourgos is a Dietitian-Nutritionist with a private office in Chalandri. He holds a degree in Applied Dietetics from Canterbury Christ Church University and is an accredited member with ISAK level 1, after completing the educational program of the International Society for the Advancement of Kinanthropometry, focusing on Anthropometry. He completed his internship at the Metabolic Self-Regulation and Wellness Center "Homeostasis S.A." He has also attended the specialized program "Sports Nutrition Specialist" by the Academy of Sports Nutrition and is a Scientific Collaborator at Exodos Fitness, where he provides dietary services to athletes. At his private office, Mr. Stefanakis offers a holistic approach to nutrition, combining scientific knowledge with personal interaction. By thoroughly studying the needs of each individual, he designs personalized nutrition programs based on the principles of balanced nutrition.

Makri Anastasia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Marousi. She studied in the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Crete and holds a certification in Health Coaching from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed her internship at Hygeia Hospital and in the Endocrinology Department of the "Red Cross" Hospital. Additionally, she has worked as Head Dietitian in major aesthetic centers, such as New Day and Silhouette, as well as in medical clinics. Finally, as part of her continuous professional development, she has attended and continues to attend numerous seminars concerning the nutrition of children and adults.

Pagourtzi Euanthia MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and the scientific director of the licensed dietetic office "Nutritional Intelligence" in the Aigaleo area since 2011. She graduated from Harokopio University in 2010, where she continued her studies by completing the postgraduate program "Applied Dietetics and Nutrition" with a specialization in "Nutrition and Exercise," in which she was awarded twice for academic excellence. Additionally, she holds a diploma from the educational program "Evidence-Based Medical Nutrition" of AUTH. She has specialized in eating disorders and adult obesity through KEADD and has completed the training cycle "Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease" within the framework of the ELIDEK project. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases including obesity, overweight, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias (high cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia), hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia), polycystic ovaries, gastrointestinal problems, anemia, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, women and men of reproductive age, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, menopausal women, as well as cases involving exercisers, recreational athletes, and professional athletes. During her studies, she participated in various research projects and completed her internship in several hospitals of Attica, where she dealt with numerous clinical cases. In the past, she has worked as an instructor in public Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) and concurrently collaborates with sports teams and fitness centers. She is a member of the Sports Nutrition Working Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists. Over the years, she has delivered presentations at scientific conferences on topics related to preventive medicine, nutrition, and exercise.

Kintis Spyridon is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Patras. He holds a degree in Dietetics - Nutrition from the Higher Technological Educational Institution of Crete (Siteia branch). Mr. Kintis is the head Dietitian - Nutritionist at the basketball academy of the Panachaiki team and an external collaborator at Olympion Hospital - General Clinic of Patras. In his private practice, he provides specialized nutrition programs tailored to individual needs and manages a variety of conditions, such as anorexia - bulimia, gastroenterological problems, and gestational diabetes. Additionally, the practice is fully equipped and features the Tanita MC780 body composition analyzer, which performs precise body measurements and analyses (fat mass, total body water measurement, differentiation between intracellular and extracellular fluid, fluid retention, etc.). Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association.

Volonaki Euaggelia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She has been trained at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, Department of Nutrition & Dietetics. She has worked at the General Hospital of Sitia. She specializes in nutritional counseling, sports nutrition, diabetes, as well as nutrition during pregnancy. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the specific needs of each client.

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.

Dr. Georgiou Aleksandra MSc, PhD is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist providing dietetic services at her private practice in Alimos since 2015. She holds a PhD and is a Scientific Collaborator at Harokopio University, with postgraduate and doctoral specialization in Clinical Nutrition, focusing on the nutritional management and treatment of diseases such as cardiovascular disorders, liver diseases, diabetes mellitus, nephropathies, among others. Throughout her studies, she was a scholarship recipient of the State Scholarship Foundation. She has worked as a collaborator at the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," offering dietetic guidance to children and adolescents with increased body weight, a service she continues to provide to children and their families at her private practice. Since 2014, she has concurrently worked as a scientific collaborator at Harokopio University, participating in the design and implementation of prevention programs and the assessment of phenomena and diseases related to nutrition, such as childhood obesity, diabetes mellitus, liver cirrhosis, etc. Additionally, she holds specialization as a Sports Nutrition Specialist under the auspices of the International Society of Sports Nutrition, providing nutritional support to athletes and exercisers. Her philosophy of dietetic monitoring is the design of individualized programs based on the needs, lifestyle, and dietary preferences of the patient.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Η Χριστοπούλου Μαρία είναι Κλινικός Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος (Αριθμός άδειας: 5799) με εξειδίκευση στις Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής (Master Practitioner on Eating Disorders & Obesity).

Διατηρεί τον διεπιστημονικό χώρο Lotus Lab στη Πλάκα. Οι σπουδές της ολοκληρώθηκαν στη Μ. Βρετανία και συνέχισε με διετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Διαμορφώνοντας Συστημική προσέγγιση" του ΑΚΜΑ (Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης Ανθρώπου). Έχει ολοκληρώσει δύο κύκλους επιμορφώσεων στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας & Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, που αφορούν την καλλιέργεια του συμπονετικού νου για επαγγελματίες υγείας, καθώς και την ανάπτυξη της ενσυνειδητότητας - αυτεπίγνωσης (Mindfulness). Η προσέγγιση της είναι non-diet βασισμένη στις αρχές της διαισθητικής διατροφής ακολουθώντας με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό το ρυθμό και τη πορεία των περιστατικών.

Από το 2017 είναι εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων (Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.).

Για 10 χρόνια ήταν διαιτολόγος -μέλος της ομάδας στο Κέντρο Ημέρας "Ανάσα". Έχει εργαστεί 3 χρόνια στο ενδοκρινολογικό τμήμα του Νοσοκομείο Ερρίκος Ντυνάν.

 Είναι μέλος του Πανελληνίου Συλλόγου Διαιτολόγων Διατροφολόγων και του δικτύου Attachment Parenting Hellas (έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση από τον φορέα), που αφορά τη θετική διαπαιδαγώγηση (θηλασμός, weaning, διατροφή οικογένειας).

Είναι Ιδρυτικό Μέλος της ΑΜΚΕ "Με Νέα ΔιάΘεση", μια εταιρεία που συστάθηκε με σκοπό την ενημέρωση, πρόληψη και θεραπεία των Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής.

Είναι μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας στο Κέντρο Ημέρας «Διάθεση» στην Αθήνα.

Πιστεύοντας στην αξία της δια βίου μάθησης πρόσφατα ολοκλήρωσε μονοετής εκπαίδευση στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική και είναι μέλος διεπιστημονικής ομάδας με στόχο την εκπαίδευση στη Προγεννητική - Περιγεννητική ψυχολογία και διεργασία κλινικών περιστατικών.

Έχει παρουσιάσει εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια Διατροφής & Διαιτολογίας και Ημερίδες, στο πεδίο των Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής. Επίσης, συντονίζει επιστημονικά σεμινάρια με σκοπό την εκπαίδευση του επιστημονικού κλάδου και συνεισφέρει στην ενημέρωση και ευαισθητοποίηση του ευρύτερου κοινού (κοινότητα, σχολεία, παιδικούς σταθμούς) με ομιλίες, διδασκαλία και άρθρα σχετικά με το αντικείμενο αυτό.

Προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στο Σπίτι του Μάνα (φιλανθρωπικός οργανισμός για την υποστήριξη γυναικών με καρκίνο του μαστού ή οποιασδήποτε άλλης μορφής γυναικολογικό καρκίνο).

Στο παρόν, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη “Attached At The Heart Parent Educator”.