Health professionals for Acupuncture in Attica

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).

Varvagiannis Konstantinos is a Physiotherapist who conducts home visits. He is a certified physiotherapist specializing in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders with many years of experience in providing personalized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs and goals of each patient. He focuses on the overall improvement of functionality, mobility, and quality of life, utilizing evidence-based practices, modern rehabilitation methods, and continuous professional development. He is distinguished by effective communication, empathy, and his ability to empower patients of all ages through prevention, education, and support in self-managing their symptoms.

Ο Φραγκάκης Σπύρος MD, MSc είναι Ρευματολόγος - Φυσικοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στην Αργυρούπολη. Διαθέτει μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στα Μεταβολικά Νοσήματα των Οστών με βαθμό "Άριστα" από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών, ενώ διαθέτει δίπλωμα Ιατρικού Βελονισμού μετά από επιτυχή παρακολούθηση με εξετάσεις υπό την αιγίδα του Διεθνούς Συμβουλίου Ιατρικού Βελονισμού. Επιπλέον, έχει παρακολουθήσει μετεκπαιδευτικά μαθήματα με πρακτική άσκηση από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Βιέννης, του Πανεπιστημίου Χάσσελτ και του Πανεπιστημίου της Ζυρίχης. Παράλληλα, διαθέτει πολύτιμη εργασιακή εμπειρία έχοντας απασχοληθεί σε πολυάριθμες Ρευματολογικές Κλινικές και έχει εξοπλιστεί με τις κατάλληλες γνώσεις για τη φυσική αποκατάσταση ρευματολογικών, ορθοπεδικών και νευρολογικών νοσημάτων. Σήμερα στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο χρησιμοποιούνται μέσα τελευταίας τεχνολογίας, όπως shockwave, Hiro-laser, Biofeedback, Tens, Διαθερμία, Μαγνητικά πεδία και υπέρηχοι. Τέλος, ο γιατρός είναι μέλος πολλών ελληνικών συλλόγων και επιστημονικών εταιρειών, ενώ φροντίζει να παρακολουθεί σεμινάρια και συνέδρια με στόχο τη διαρκή ενημέρωση και κατάρτιση στον κλάδο του.

Verigaki Despoina is a Physiotherapist and operates the private clinic "Physio Rehab" in Korydallos. Physio Rehab is a modern physiotherapy center equipped with Tecar therapy, magnetic stimulator, and other advanced therapeutic devices. Comprehensive treatments for pain and rehabilitation are offered, utilizing Tecar therapy, magnetic stimulator, and specialized chiropractic techniques. Verigaki Despoina holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the A.T.E.I. of Athens and a Master's Degree (MSc) from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (E.K.P.A.), specializing in the Rehabilitation of Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries. She has gained professional experience in hospitals and private centers.

Detsis Georgios is a Physiotherapist practicing professionally in Nea Ionia. He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and an MSc in Clinical Management of Pain from the University of Edinburgh, School of Medicine. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Head of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Department at the Rehabilitation Center "Anaplasi" and as an External Collaborator at Leukos Stavros Hospital and Doctors’ Hospital. He is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists, the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy, and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, UK.

Το Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Ασκληπιός στην Αργυρούπολη αποτελεί έναν σύγχρονο χώρο παροχής υπηρεσιών Φυσικής Ιατρικής, Αποκατάστασης και Φυσικοθεραπείας, με επιστημονική καθοδήγηση από τον Γιώργο Φραγκάκη MD, FEBPRM, Φυσίατρο – Βελονιστή. Ο ιατρός διαθέτει ευρωπαϊκό τίτλο ειδικότητας στη Φυσική Ιατρική και Αποκατάσταση και δίπλωμα Ιατρικού Βελονισμού, ενώ έχει πολυετή εμπειρία σε Κέντρα Αποκατάστασης και Πολυϊατρεία. Έχει διατελέσει Επιστημονικός Διευθυντής και Επιστημονικός Υπεύθυνος σε σημαντικές δομές αποκατάστασης στην Αθήνα και το Λουτράκι, μεταξύ των οποίων το Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Θησέας και το Μεσογειακό Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην Αλγολογία, στη μηχανική διάγνωση και θεραπεία παθήσεων της σπονδυλικής στήλης και των άκρων με τη μέθοδο McKenzie, καθώς και στη θεραπευτική χρήση μαγνητικού διεγέρτη και κρουστικών κυμάτων. Η κλινική του δραστηριότητα περιλαμβάνει νευρολογικά, ορθοπαιδικά και ρευματολογικά περιστατικά, καθώς και αθλητικές κακώσεις.

Η επιστημονική ομάδα του Κέντρου Αποκατάστασης Ασκληπιός συμπληρώνεται από την Συκουτέρα Λουτσίνα Άννα, Φυσικοθεραπεύτρια και Clinical Pilates Instructor, η οποία διαθέτει σπουδές σε επίπεδο Bachelor και Master στη Φυσικοθεραπεία και Master στη Νοσηλευτική από το Poznan University of Medical Sciences στην Πολωνία. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική εμπειρία σε στρατιωτικό νοσοκομείο και πολυϊατρείο στην Πολωνία, καθώς και πολυετή εμπειρία σε ιατρείο και φυσικοθεραπευτήριο ιατρού ρευματολόγου στην Αθήνα. Από το 2023 δραστηριοποιείται στο Ιατρείο Φυσικής Ιατρικής και Αποκατάστασης του Φυσιάτρου Γεωργίου Φραγκάκη και στο Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Ασκληπιός, συμμετέχοντας στην αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση των ασθενών. Η θεραπευτική της προσέγγιση συνδυάζει τη φυσικοθεραπευτική αξιολόγηση με τη θεραπευτική άσκηση, το Clinical Pilates και εξειδικευμένες τεχνικές μάλαξης, προσαρμοσμένες στις ανάγκες κάθε ασθενούς.

Η θεραπευτική φιλοσοφία του Κέντρου Αποκατάστασης Ασκληπιός βασίζεται στην εξατομικευμένη αξιολόγηση και στην ολοκληρωμένη αντιμετώπιση κάθε ασθενούς, μέσα από τη συνεργασία της ιατρικής και φυσικοθεραπευτικής ομάδας. Η προσέγγιση συνδυάζει την ιατρική παρακολούθηση και τον σχεδιασμό του θεραπευτικού πλάνου με σύγχρονες μεθόδους φυσικοθεραπείας, θεραπευτικής άσκησης, Clinical Pilates, θεραπευτικού μασάζ, Thai Massage και Λεμφικού Μασάζ. Στόχος είναι η βελτίωση της κινητικότητας, της μυϊκής λειτουργίας, της σταθερότητας και της λειτουργικότητας, καθώς και η υποστήριξη της επιστροφής του ασθενούς στις καθημερινές του δραστηριότητες. Το Κέντρο απευθύνεται σε ασθενείς με νευρολογικές, ορθοπαιδικές και ρευματολογικές παθήσεις, μυοσκελετικά προβλήματα και αθλητικές κακώσεις, παρέχοντας εξατομικευμένη φροντίδα με επίκεντρο τις ανάγκες κάθε ασθενούς.

Papadopoulou Elina is a physician specializing in General Family Medicine. She operates her private practice, “FamilyMed Center,” in Argos and Kiveri. She specialized at the General Hospital of Athens “G. Gennimatas.” She has received additional training in emergency prehospital medicine, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and infections. She is also trained in medical acupuncture. She holds a Master of Science degree in Occupational and Environmental Health from the National School of Public Health. She worked for 20 years in the National Health System (ESY), the last 12 years as a Consultant at the Lygourio Health Center, with on-call duties at the Nafplio and Argos Hospitals. She held the positions of coordinator of the 1st Local Health Unit (TOMY) of Argos and supervisor for the National Public Health Organization (EODY) for the Argolis Prefecture (KOMY) during the pandemic. She has attended numerous conferences and has produced a significant number of papers related to the broader field of primary health care.

Theodorakopoulos Georgios - Impact Physio is a Physiotherapist who operates a private Physiotherapy clinic in Neo Psychiko. He graduated from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Patras and has acquired the title of specialized musculoskeletal physiotherapist by completing his training with the Hellenic OMT Diploma educational institution, recognized by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMT). Additionally, he has completed the Biomedical Acupuncture program at the University of West Attica and is a certified acupuncture specialist. Concurrently, he holds the title of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the University of Barcelona, having completed the Barca Universitas program. He is certified in the use of Blood Flow Restriction Training equipment and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Therapeutic Exercise from the University of Patras. He has attended and continues to participate in numerous seminars and training sessions both in Greece and abroad. Finally, he has worked with professional category football and basketball teams and has collaborated with athletes in football, basketball, tennis, swimming, CrossFit, weightlifting, and water polo at both amateur and professional levels, and he is a member of the educational team of Hellenic OMTEdu.

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.

Parousi Amalia is a Specialist General Practitioner, Specialist in Acupuncture Applications, and maintains her private practice in Acharnes. She obtained her Specialty in General Medicine from the Medical School of the University of Athens and is a Member of the Athens Medical Association (Registration No. 28,447), a member of the Hellenic Society of General Medicine (ELEGEIA), a member of the board of directors of the Panhellenic Medical Acupuncture Society based in Athens since 1982, and an active member of the International Council for Medical Acupuncture (ICMART) based in Brussels, organizing and participating in educational seminars and conferences in Greece and abroad. She works as a Family General Practitioner, with contracts with TEVE, OGA, and other insurance funds, at her clinic. She is appointed at IKA, in the Acharnes area of Attica. She is involved in Primary Medical Care as a General Practitioner, employing, in addition to classical pharmacological medicine, acupuncture as a therapeutic tool, depending on the case, always aiming for the best management of the patient. As part of her scientific development, in August 2010, the doctor attended a postgraduate training program on medical acupuncture at the China Academy of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Beijing and obtained the Certificate of Advanced Acupuncture and Moxibustion.

Mylonas Xrysanthos is an Acupuncturist and maintains private clinics in Anavyssos, Lavrio, and Glyfada. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed his specialty in General Surgery at the General State Hospital of Nikaia. During his professional career, he served as a Scientific Collaborator at IKA Lavrio for over 15 years. Currently, in addition to his private clinics, he is a Scientific Collaborator at the Medireraneo Private Hospital in the Glyfada area. Furthermore, to date, he attends conferences in Greece and abroad, covering the entire spectrum of Orthopedics with topics including osteoporosis, trauma, arthroplasty surgery, geriatric patients, bone neoplasms, while also participating in various research projects and presentations both in Greece and internationally.

Dr. Antonios Aggoules, MD, PhD, is an Orthopedic Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. He holds a doctoral degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a medical degree from the same institution. He completed his specialty training in Orthopedics at the "Asklepieio" Voula Hospital, "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children's Hospital, and "Agios Savvas" Hospital, followed by a fellowship in the Academic Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary, funded by a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. The doctor has extensive experience in sports injuries, trauma, knee surgery, low back pain, neck pain, as well as medical acupuncture, holding certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Acupuncture from the AcuScience International Postgraduate Center on Acupuncture. He collaborates with renowned private healthcare institutions and simultaneously teaches in higher education. His scientific work includes publications in international and recognized Greek medical journals, as well as numerous presentations at medical conferences on topics related to orthopedics, traumatology, and physical rehabilitation. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association and former President of its Alternative Medicine Committee, as well as a member of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society.

Prokopi Nikoletta is a Physiotherapist and the Scientific Director of the private Physiotherapy Center "ProkopiPhysio" located in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Physiotherapy, a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and is a laboratory collaborator at the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of Western Greece. She has received postgraduate training in Gynecological Physiotherapy and is a certified Pelvic Floor Trainer (PFT) for pelvic floor rehabilitation. Additionally, she has specialized in the most modern methods for the rehabilitation of spinal disorders, Respiratory Physiotherapy, treatment of the lower jaw, Dry Needling acupuncture, and Visceral Mobilization (Barral technique, Grenoble, France). She is a member of the European Parkinson Disease Association (EPDA) as well as the Hellenic Society for Parkinson's Disease "EPIKOUROS-kinisi," with extensive experience in the rehabilitation of patients with this condition. Furthermore, she holds certifications in manual therapy techniques and Maitland and Ackermann chiropractic techniques for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal problems throughout the body. Finally, her clinical experience is notable, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as the University Hospital of Patras, General State Hospital of Nikaia, Iaso General Hospital, and White Cross Athens.

Ο Γιαλαμάς Παναγιώτης είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής (BSc) και εκτελεί κατ' οίκον επισκέψεις . Είναι απόφοιτος του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής (ΠΑ.Δ.Α.) και προσφέρει εξειδικευμένες κατ' οίκον φυσικοθεραπείες . Με 10 χρόνια εμπειρίας στην κατ' οίκον αποκατάσταση και παράλληλα 6 χρόνια σε 2 ιδιωτικά φυσικοθεραπευτήρια της Αθήνας, ασχολούμενος με μυοσκελετικά και νευρολογικά περιστατικά , διαθέτει την κλινική γνώση και την πρακτική εμπειρία για να σας καθοδηγήσει αποτελεσματικά . Έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση μετεγχειρητικών περιστατικών και αθλητικών κακώσεων, όπου η σωστή καθοδήγηση και το κατάλληλο πρωτόκολλο αποκατάστασης παίζουν καθοριστικό ρόλο στο τελικό αποτέλεσμα για την πλήρη και λειτουργική επανένταξη σε καθημερινές είτε αθλητικές δραστηριότητες. Αντιμετωπίζει κάθε περιστατικό με εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, προσαρμόζοντας το πρόγραμμα θεραπείας στις ανάγκες και τους στόχους του κάθε ασθενή , δίνοντας έμφαση στην σωστή φυσικοθεραπευτική αξιολόγηση και εκπαίδευση του , ώστε να κατανοεί το πρόβλημά και να συμμετέχει ενεργά στη θεραπεία  ,με συγκεκριμένες ασκήσεις και οδηγίες , με στόχο την πλήρη λειτουργική επανένταξη του, από την ασφάλεια του σπιτιού του. 

Papagiannaki Kanela & Associates is a physiotherapist and operates scientific physiotherapy centers in Pangrati and Neo Heraklio. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the University of West Attica. She has specialized in many areas of her field, as well as in various therapeutic methods aimed at improving and treating different conditions of her patients. During her studies, she completed her practical training in public hospitals, where she gained experience in cases from various medical specialties, such as orthopedics, neurology, pathology, and sports medicine. In the past, she also volunteered at various physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers. Additionally, she has served as a scientific collaborator at Aegean College and the Metropolitan College of Athens, as well as a scientific advisor to major gyms and sports clubs. Beyond this, she has been a member of various associations related to her specialty.

Ο Χατζηαθανασίου Χαράλαμπος, MD, FEBPRM, είναι Φυσίατρος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στους Αμπελόκηπους Αττικής. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης και κάτοχος μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στη Διαχείριση του Χρόνιου Πόνου και στον Βιοϊατρικό Βελονισμό. Ειδικεύθηκε στο Τμήμα Φυσικής Ιατρικής και Αποκατάστασης του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου ΚΑΤ, όπου απέκτησε σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία στην αξιολόγηση και θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση ασθενών με μυοσκελετικές και νευρολογικές παθήσεις.Ο ιατρός παρέχει μια σειρά απο υπηρεσίες για την διαχείρηση του πόνου,μεσοθερπεία,ιατρικό βελονισμό,φυσικά μέσα,αναγεννητική ιατρική με προλοθεραπεία,PRP.Εξειδικεύεται στο πελματογράφημα-δυναμική ανάλυση βάδισης.Στο ιατρείο του παρέχεται εξατομικευμένο πρόγραμμα αποκατάστασης για κάθε ασθενή.

Ο ιατρός κατέχει τον ευρωπαικό τίτλο της ειδικότητας της Φυσικής Ιατρικής & Αποκατάστασης,είναι μέλος του Ιατρικού Συλλόγου Αθηνών και της Αθλητιατρικής Εταιρίας Βορείου Ελλάδος.

Zoniou Klairi MD, FEBPRM is a Physiatrist and the responsible physician of the Rehabilitation and Pain Management Clinic in Vrilissia. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R) at the PM&R unit of the General Hospital of Attica KAT, while also receiving basic training in acupuncture at the Department of Chinese Traditional Medicine of Nanjing University in China. Dr. Zoniou provides a range of services including minimally invasive (non-surgical) techniques for pain management such as stem cell injections, prolotherapy, mesotherapy, musculoskeletal and neuropathic pain management, and medical acupuncture services. She has extensive experience in the rehabilitation of orthopedic, rheumatologic, and neurological conditions, and has been awarded the European specialty title in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FEBPRM). Additionally, Dr. Zoniou is a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Hellenic Society of Algology.

Ntatsis Xaris is a Physiotherapist who operates a physiotherapy clinic in the Chalandri area. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Patras. He has specialized in Manual Therapy (Chiropractic Techniques), Sports Injuries, Acupuncture, Kinesiotherapy, and Therapeutic Exercise at Karolinska University in Sweden. With many years of experience in the field of physiotherapy, his goal is to provide a comprehensive physiotherapeutic approach by applying individualized treatments to all patients. By taking a detailed history and assessing the patient's clinical condition, he develops a rehabilitation program that is entirely tailored to each individual in order to achieve the best possible outcome. He is an external scientific collaborator at OAKA and private clinics and manages the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, sports, neurological, and cardiopulmonary conditions, while also providing home-based therapies. Finally, he is a regular member of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists.