Health professionals for Acupuncture in the Northern suburbs of 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. 

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.

Xatziliadis Georgios and Xatziliadi Anastasia are Physiotherapists based in Marousi. Xatziliadis Georgios holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Medicine from the University of West Attica and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, respectively. He possesses extensive professional experience, having served as a Physiotherapist - Department Head at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases for 28 consecutive years. Xatziliadi Anastasia is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Thessaly and also holds a degree from the Department of Physical Education at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has five years of professional experience in Greece and France. In their private clinic, they offer a wide range of services and are equipped to provide personalized solutions for orthopedic, rheumatologic, and other conditions.

Η PHYSIOSPOT - Ιατρίδου Γεωργία είναι Φυσικοθεραπεύτρια - Βελονίστρια, Διδάκτωρ της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Ιωαννίνων και ιδρύτρια του Κέντρου Φυσικοθεραπείας Physiospot στο Νέο Ψυχικό. Αποφοίτησε με Άριστα από τη Σχολή Φυσικοθεραπείας του ΤΕΙ Στερεάς Ελλάδας. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της έλαβε βραβεύσεις από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών (Ι.Κ.Υ) και το έτος 2003 της απονεμήθηκε το Αριστείο της Ελληνικής Επιστημονικής Εταιρείας Φυσικοθεραπείας από τον τ. Υπουργό Υγείας, κο Νικήτα Κακλαμάνη. Έχει αποκτήσει με Άριστα το μεταπτυχιακό δίπλωμα σπουδών του τμήματος Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού του Δημοκριτείου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης, με αντικείμενο εξειδίκευσης στην Πρόληψη, Παρέμβαση και Αποκατάσταση Αθλητικών Κακώσεων. Εξειδικεύτηκε (2011-2013) στον Βιοϊατρικό Βελονισμό από την Ελληνική Επιστημονική Εταιρεία Αλγολογίας και το έτος 2017 απέκτησε το Δίπλωμα Χειροπρακτικής (Diploma Chiropractic) από το Κολλέγιο του Ackermann, Σουηδία. Ακολούθησε μετεκπαίδευση στην Υπερηχογραφία του Μυοσκελετικού Συστήματος (Musculoskeletal Ultrasound) στο Πανεπιστήμιο του Essex, Ηνωμένο Βασιλείο (University of Essex, UK), αποτελώντας την πρώτη Ελληνίδα απόφοιτο του τμήματος με εξειδίκευση στο μυοσκελετικό υπέρηχο. Εξειδικεύτηκε τέλος, στη Μυοσκελετική Αποκατάσταση με τη σύγχρονη τεχνολογία ραδιοσυχνοτήτων INDIBA activ, αποτελώντας και επίσημη εκπαιδεύτρια της μεθόδου θεραπείας στην Ελλάδα. Κατά τη διάρκεια της επαγγελματικής της σταδιοδρομίας (2003-σήμερα) εξειδικεύεται στην αποκατάσταση ορθοπαιδικών και ρευματολογικών παθήσεων, αθλητικών κακώσεων, στη μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση γονάτων, ώμων & σπονδυλικής στήλης, στις ημικρανίες - κεφαλαλγίες τάσεως, στη διακοπή καπνίσματος, στη μείωση της όρεξης - αύξηση μεταβολισμού και στα γυναικολογικά προβλήματα (δυσμηνόρροια, αμηνόρροια). Η Γ. Ιατρίδου διαθέτει σημαντικό ερευνητικό έργο πάνω στην αποκατάσταση μυοσκελετικών και νευρολογικών παθήσεων. Έχει να επιδείξει παρουσιάσεις και ομιλίες σε διεθνή και ελληνικά συνέδρια, καθώς και δημοσιεύσεις σε έγκριτα ξενόγλωσσα περιοδικά.

Akis Loukopoulos is a Physiotherapist who operates a private rehabilitation clinic. He graduated from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica and provides specialized and effective treatments to both athletes and non-athletes. For the past six years, he has been practicing as a freelancer, managing cases of all kinds. He has gained particular experience working with track and field athletes, swimmers, and basketball players, which is closely related to his own background as a professional water polo player. He is specialized in Manual Therapy (Mulligan Concept), Dry Needling (University of West Attica), Myofascial Release, Ergon Therapy, combining the most modern techniques along with classic physical therapy modalities to offer targeted solutions for musculoskeletal injuries of all kinds, athlete rehabilitation, chronic pain management, and neurological patient care. His philosophy is simple yet profound: not only is the symptom addressed, but the true cause of the problem is identified and treated. With an emphasis on clinical assessment, differential diagnosis, and continuous education on new scientific developments, Akis guarantees a comprehensive, personalized, and highly effective treatment experience.

Dilaris Emmanouil is a Physiotherapist who operates a private clinic in Nea Ionia. He studied Physiotherapy at the National Academy of Sports Vasil Levski in Sofia. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate seminars in "MANUAL THERAPY" and acupuncture - McKenzie seminars. He possesses significant experience in T.E.N.S, crossed currents, microwave diathermy, diadynamic currents, McKenzie exercises, Manual therapy, and other techniques. Furthermore, he is equipped with a MAGNETIC STIMULATOR, TECAR, and HIGH-POWER LASER, and it is noteworthy that he has worked for several years in private clinics. He undertakes the rehabilitation of Neurological Disorders (stroke, Parkinson’s, Multiple Sclerosis) and specializes in Musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

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.

Anastasios Tsipiras is an Acupuncturist and holds a degree in Dentistry. At his two private clinics in Metamorphosi and Kifisia, he operates a Smoking Cessation Center for the immediate cessation of smoking using a method that combines Acupuncture, Auriculotherapy, Homeopathy, Magnetotherapy, and Crystal Therapy. A single anti-smoking session offers elimination of nicotine withdrawal syndrome, harmonization of meridians, increased vital energy of the body, general detoxification, stress reduction, stimulation of endorphin secretion, sharpening of willpower, harmonization of nervous system function, appetite control, and improvement of sleep. Thus, a method to quit smoking is through acupuncture, which is ideal for the prevention and maintenance of health and well-being at high levels.

Athanasiou Martha is a Physiotherapist. She holds a degree from the Department of Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and completed her clinical practice at the Attica General Hospital KAT. She is specialized in exercise, certified as a Pilates Instructor (AF Studies - PMA), in Clinical Pilates (KEDIVIM Epimorfosis - EOPPEP), and as a Personal Trainer (HNFC - NASM). Additionally, she holds a diploma in Biomedical Acupuncture from the University of West Attica and has been trained in Manual Therapy at a school certified by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT), deepening her expertise in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders. Currently, she is a postgraduate student at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, enrolled in the program "Algology: Pain Management - Diagnosis and Treatment - Pharmacological, Interventional, and Other Techniques," aiming at the treatment of acute and chronic pain. She has worked in physiotherapy centers, private clinics, and provided home-based therapies. Her goal is the management and treatment of acute and chronic pain through a holistic and individualized physiotherapeutic approach. Through comprehensive medical history taking and detailed clinical evaluation, she designs and implements personalized treatment programs tailored to the needs and objectives of each patient, aiming to improve functionality and quality of life.

Stasinopoulou Panagiota is a Pathologist and a graduate of Chinese Acupuncture, maintaining a private practice in Marousi since 2010. She studied at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained in the specialty of Pathology at the 5th Pathology Clinic and Infectious Diseases Clinic of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos". She worked as a Pathology Registrar and later as an external collaborator in the Pathology and Hepatology Clinic of the "Errikos Dynan" Hospital. She expanded her studies in complementary therapies such as reflexology, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese acupuncture, and Chinese herbal therapy, receiving the Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese Acupuncture in 2015. Furthermore, since 2019, she has been practicing through seminars by the International Auricular Neuromodulation Academy®, led by Professor Dr. Giancarlo Bazzoni, in auricular acupuncture and auricular neuromodulation, which she applies for the further management of pain cases or other pathologies in her patients. The physician manages patients according to the practices of Internal Medicine, as well as with the aid of combined complementary therapies such as acupuncture, nutrition, and herbal therapy.

Our center caters to individuals who, following accidents or illnesses, require physiotherapy services. We undertake all types of postoperative rehabilitation as well as rehabilitation for neurological and musculoskeletal conditions, cerebrovascular strokes, multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, Parkinson's disease, rheumatologic conditions, lymphedema, sports injuries, post-traumatic pain such as lower back pain – sciatica, cervical syndrome, ankylosing spondylitis, and hand injuries.

With over 30 years of experience and active presence in the rehabilitation field, the physiotherapy unit of Physiopolis Kentro Fysikotherapeias Xalandri - Maria Saxa is confident in fully meeting the needs and demands of every case.

The services we offer at our facility are provided by highly trained staff who, combined with the capabilities of the space, comply with the highest standards.

Musculoskeletal rehabilitation (Spine & Pelvis, Shoulder, Elbow - Wrist - Hand, Hip, Knee, Ankle & Foot) - Headache - Sports injuries - Orthotic support / Footprint analysis, Neurological rehabilitation Physiotherapy for children & adults Hydrotherapy / Heated pool Therapeutic exercise - Clinical Pilates (mat/reformer) - Clinical Aqua Pilates Chiropractic - Osteopathy Therapeutic massage Acupuncture / Electroacupuncture Equipment: Diapulse pump, Shockwave (radial ultrasound), RF radiofrequencies (Tecar, Indiba), Magnetic fields / Electromagnetic stimulator (papimi), Lymphatic drainage boots, Supportive technology (Compex, Activ5, Biometrics, HandTutor)

Το Arthrokinetics Physio Center είναι ένα σύγχρονο κέντρο φυσικοθεραπείας και αποκατάστασης που ιδρύθηκε τον Σεπτέμβριο του 2023 στην Αγία Παρασκευή, με στόχο την πλήρη επανάκτηση της λειτουργικότητας και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής κάθε ασθενή. Ο χώρος είναι πλήρως εξοπλισμένος και σχεδιασμένος ώστε να προσφέρει εξατομικευμένη, ασφαλή και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένη θεραπευτική προσέγγιση σε μυοσκελετικά,ορθοπαιδικά και νευρολογικά περιστατικά, καθώς και σε αθλητικές κακώσεις και μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση.

Επιστημονικοί υπεύθυνοι του κέντρου είναι ο Γεώργιος Ποδόγυρος, BSc Physiotherapy, Clinical Pilates Instructor, CKTP και ο Ηλίας Ασημάκης, BSc Physiotherapy, OMPT, Cert Acu, δύο φυσικοθεραπευτές με ισχυρό ακαδημαϊκό υπόβαθρο, πολυετή κλινική εμπειρία και συνεχή επιμόρφωση.

Ο Γιώργος Ποδόγυρος είναι απόφοιτος του University of East London (BSc Physiotherapy) με κατεύθυνση στη μυοσκελετική/ορθοπεδική φυσικοθεραπεία. Είναι εξειδικευμένος στη θεραπευτική άσκηση και Clinical Instructor στο Pilates, ενώ διαθέτει πιστοποιήσεις στον βιοϊατρικό βελονισμό και την ξηρά βελόνα, στο Manual Therapy, στη θεραπεία μυοπεριτονιακού πόνου, στην τεχνική ERGON (IASTM) και στο Kinesio Taping. Έχει εργαστεί στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο (St John’s Wood Physiotherapy & Kensington Physiotherapy), στο κέντρο αποκατάστασης «Φιλοκτήτης» σε νευρολογικά περιστατικά, καθώς και στο ΙΑΣΩ General σε μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση.

Ο Ηλίας Ασημάκης είναι απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Φυσικοθεραπείας Στερεάς Ελλάδας και τακτικό μέλος του Πανελλήνιου Συλλόγου Φυσικοθεραπευτών. Από το 2022 φέρει τον διεθνώς αναγνωρισμένο τίτλο Ειδικού Μυοσκελετικού Φυσικοθεραπευτή (OMPT), πιστοποιημένο από την IFOMPT, ενώ είναι και πιστοποιημένος Ειδικός Βελονισμού από το Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής. Εξειδικεύεται στην αποκατάσταση μυοσκελετικών παθήσεων, στη θεραπευτική άσκηση, στη μέθοδο McKenzie για προβλήματα σπονδυλικής στήλης, στο Manual Therapy, στο Taping και στις τεχνικές IASTM-ERGON.Η φιλοσοφία του Arthrokinetics βασίζεται στη λεπτομερή αξιολόγηση, στην εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική παρέμβαση και στη διαρκή παρακολούθηση της προόδου, με έμφαση στη λειτουργική αποκατάσταση και στην ενεργή συμμετοχή του ασθενή στη θεραπεία του.Στο Arthrokinetics Physio Center, η επιστημονική εξειδίκευση συνδυάζεται με σύγχρονες θεραπευτικές μεθόδους και ανθρώπινη προσέγγιση, προσφέροντας ολοκληρωμένες λύσεις αποκατάστασης με επαγγελματισμό, συνέπεια και σεβασμό.

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.

Poulis Arsenios is a Pathologist with a private practice in Nea Ionia. He graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina. He completed his specialty in Internal Medicine and received training in Medical Acupuncture, Chinese Acupuncture, Auricular Neuromodulation (auricular acupuncture), and New Cranial Acupuncture according to YAMAMOTO (YNSA). Throughout his professional career, he served for several years as Chief Resident in the First Pathological Oncology Clinic of "Hygeia" Hospital. He is currently a collaborator at "Hygeia" Hospital with extensive experience in managing pathological diseases and in the application of Medical Acupuncture. Additionally, he is a member of the Educational Institute of Acupuncture of Greece and a founding member of the Academy of Auricular Neuromodulation.

The physiotherapy center has been operating since 2012 in the area of Agios Stefanos. The scientific director, Mr. Gkaveras Vasilis, is specialized in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory disorders, as well as therapeutic exercise and acupuncture. Vasilis Gkaveras is a graduate of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Department of Physiotherapy. He has attended numerous conferences, both as a participant and as a speaker. Since his graduation in 2007, he has been continuously enhancing his education by attending seminars in his field of expertise. He has completed seminars in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF 1, 2, 3a), myofascial trigger point therapy (Trigger Point Therapy 1, 2), dry needling (Dry Needle Therapy 1), and sports taping (Medical Taping), qualifications that make him specialized in musculoskeletal and neurological cases. In 2012, he completed the two-year first cycle of postgraduate studies at the Greek Association of Manual Therapy Physiotherapists, obtaining the title of Manual Therapist, internationally recognized by IFOMT. Regarding his professional experience, he has worked in several physiotherapy clinics in Athens (ARCOS Rehabilitation Center, OSTEO-PHYSIO Therapy Lab, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens), as well as at the municipal polyclinics of Agios Stefanos, through volunteer work. At the beginning of 2013, he founded the physiotherapy center "Physiopulse." Finally, he also provides home treatment services.

Unique Physio Lab Petrou Andreas - Antonopoulos Anastasios Marios is an advanced Physiotherapy center, well-designed and equipped with state-of-the-art technology, aiming to provide optimal services to patients. The center's specialists possess clinical experience in major rehabilitation centers, hospitals, as well as private clinics. Our facility handles musculoskeletal, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and sports-related cases. The rehabilitation program is personalized and varies from patient to patient. Based on our clinical reasoning and current literature, our method, in addition to conventional physiotherapy, may include chiropractic treatment, acupuncture, Ergon IASTM Technique, therapeutic exercise, and TECAR therapy, which offers twice as fast recovery and immediate pain relief.