Health professionals for Acupuncture

Nikolaou Artemis is a Dermatologist - Venereologist with a private practice located in Nea Smyrni Square. She holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and completed her specialty in Dermatology - Venereology at the University Clinic of the Hospital for Venereal and Skin Diseases of Athens "Andreas Syggros." Since 1997, she has been an associate of the Model Center for Laser Application in Aesthetic Dermatology "Laser Touch." She was elected as a member of the Hellenic Dermatological and Venereological Society, the Dermatologic Surgery Society, the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology (EADV), and the European Society for Laser Aesthetic Surgery (ESLAS). Finally, Dr. Nikolaou has attended numerous conferences of the aforementioned societies both in Greece and abroad, focusing on Dermatology, Venereology, Aesthetic Dermatology, and Laser treatments.

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.

Konstantelias Athanasios is a Neurosurgeon Acupuncturist, maintains an Acupuncture practice in Athens and Peristeri. He specializes in the application of Medical Acupuncture according to therapeutic protocols, which are specific to each patient. He holds a degree in Medicine from the University of Crete and a diploma from the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has been post-trained in the Department of Neurotraumatology and Spine at the SRH Zentralklinikum Suhl in Germany. He has served as a Consultant Neurosurgeon (Facharzt Neurochirurgie) at the Cereneo Clinic in Lucerne, Switzerland. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture, which he obtained after 2 years of training and examinations from the Acupuncture Training Institute of Greece. He holds a Diploma in Medical Acupuncture from the ICMART World Council of Medical Acupuncture. She has further postgraduate specialization in Yamamoto's Scalp Acupuncture at the International School of Scalp Acupuncture. Yamamoto's method is also referred to as neuroacupuncture. In this method, acute and chronic pain and neurological conditions are treated by inserting a small number of needles into specific areas of the head. The method is used for a variety of conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, headaches, musculoskeletal pain and neuralgia. The practitioner carries out acupuncture treatments across the therapeutic spectrum.

Kampanos Aristeidis is a Physiotherapist and operates a private clinic in Korydallos. He graduated from the Physiotherapy Department of the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and received postgraduate training in Biomedical Acupuncture at the University of West Attica. The clinic offers a wide range of services aimed at the complete rehabilitation of the patient, always prioritizing their safety.

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.

Giannopoulou Dimitra is a Pulmonologist - Tuberculosis Specialist and maintains a private pulmonology clinic in Peristeri. She holds a Medical Degree from the Institute of Pharmacy and Medicine in Cluj-Napoca, Romania, with an international diploma in Medical Acupuncture. The physician is specialized in medical acupuncture for smoking cessation, asthma, COPD, pain, chemotherapy side effects, weight loss, allergies, and electroacupuncture. Additionally, her research interests include small cell and non-small cell lung cancer, bronchial asthma - COPD, and chemotherapy regimens for the lung. Alongside her private practice, Giannopoulou Dimitra serves as a Senior Registrar in the 1st Oncology Clinic at "Hygeia" Hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Medical Acupuncture Society of Greece, the European Society for Medical Oncology, the European Respiratory Society, the Delphic Society, and the Hellenic Respiratory Society.

Gidas Dimitrios is a Physiotherapist who runs a private physiotherapy clinic in Elefsina. Additionally, he serves as a Physiotherapist in the ICU of the Athens Bioclinic. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy and a diploma in Specialized Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy (Manual Therapy Diploma). He also has a specialization in Biomedical Acupuncture from the Hellenic Physiotherapy Society of Algology at the University of West Attica (UniWA) and has received further training in Biomedical and Traditional Acupuncture at Shanghai University. Finally, he specializes in physiotherapeutic assessment and rehabilitation, musculoskeletal rehabilitation, and sports injuries.

Kyriaki Sapalidou is a physician specializing in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, with extensive experience in treating patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatologic, neurological conditions, and chronic pain. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Ioannina and is a member of the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (EEFIAP) as well as the European Board of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine, recognized by the UEMS (Union Européenne des Médecins Spécialistes).

She has been practicing as a physiatrist since 2003, working as a private practitioner in her clinic in Peristeri, where she is the scientific head of the physiotherapy department. Additionally, she performs medical acupuncture, having been trained and certified by the International Council of Medical Acupuncture and Related Techniques (ICMART).

She has served as the scientific director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation department in major private healthcare facilities, such as Metropolitan General and the "White Cross" Clinic, while also gaining valuable experience in the public sector through training at prominent hospitals including the Athens General Hospital “Evangelismos” - Polyclinic, the Attikon University Hospital “Sismanogleio,” and the Attikon University Hospital KAT.

In pursuit of ongoing professional development, she has attended over 30 advanced seminars and training programs both in Greece and abroad and has published numerous scientific studies, actively contributing to research and the scientific community within her field.

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.

Kanellopoulos Dimitrios is a Neurologist who maintains a private practice in Petralona. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Turin in northern Italy and serves as a Consultant Neurologist and Scientific Head of the Neurology Department at Euroclinic Athens. He holds a postgraduate specialization in biomedical acupuncture, as well as training in electroencephalography and electromyography. In his private practice, he provides high-level services for the prevention and monitoring of vascular cerebrovascular accidents, for the diagnosis, prevention, and management of dementia (Alzheimer's disease) and other memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as for the investigation and treatment of vertigo, myasthenia, and myopathy. The physician applies biomedical acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for conditions and diseases where conventional pharmacological treatment has proven to have limited efficacy and numerous side effects, such as migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo, and insomnia.

Physiospecialists - Lourida Antonia is a Physiotherapist and has operated a private physiotherapy clinic in Zephyri since 2005. She graduated from the Athens University of Applied Sciences in 1995. She has specialized in incontinence and pelvic pain therapies, as well as in upper limb rehabilitation (hand therapy). She is a member of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists and a board member of the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy. She is also a member of the HCPC (Health Care Professions Council) in the United Kingdom. Throughout her extensive career as a Clinical Physiotherapist, she has attended numerous seminars and conferences. The physiotherapy clinic is fully equipped with modern devices such as magnetic stimulators, shockwave ultrasound, tecar therapy, biofeedback, spinal traction-decompression, etc. It is staffed by physiotherapists who are members of the Hellenic Association of Physiotherapists, with significant clinical experience. Additionally, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, lymphedema, neurological and rheumatologic conditions are treated, and home therapy services are also available.

The Koukaki Physiotherapy Center has been operating for nearly 40 years, continuously renewing itself while maintaining the same principles. Naturally, there is extensive experience spanning two generations of physiotherapists, which stems both from the large number of patients and the harmonious blend of experience with contemporary knowledge. The facility employs 3 physiotherapists and specialized staff, whose primary concern is the treatment and care of patients in a pleasant environment.

Andreas Kanellidis is a Physiotherapist and operates his private Physiotherapy clinic in Kypseli. He manages a wide range of cases, responding to the individualized needs of each patient, while it would be remiss not to mention his specialization in Physiotherapeutic assessment and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, as well as Acupuncture.

Fragkakis Nikolaos is a Rheumatologist with a private practice in Argyroupoli and has been serving as the Chair of the Professional Committee of Rheumatologists of Greece (EPERE) since January 2025. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and is certified in Hilterapia therapy, which aids in the rehabilitation of painful pathological conditions related to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as in shock wave therapy for the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders. Additionally, he holds a diploma in acupuncture and has served as the Director of the Pathology Clinic at the General Hospital of Amfissa. By attending conferences and seminars related to Rheumatology, he stays updated on the latest developments in his field. The physician is also a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Association of Clinical Laboratory Physicians, and the Alternative Medicine Committee of the Athens Medical Association. Finally, the practice is equipped with a magnetic stimulator and Tecar therapy (radiofrequency treatment).

Moraitou Martha is a Physiotherapist and operates her private physiotherapy clinic, Physio Core, which is contracted with the National Organization for the Provision of Health Services (E.O.P.Y.Y.), located in the center of Piraeus near the metro. She is a graduate of the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece and specializes in Manual Therapy, acupuncture, clinical Pilates, and kinesio taping. The physiotherapy clinic is fully equipped with state-of-the-art machinery such as TECAR therapy (radiofrequency therapy) and shock wave therapy (extracorporeal shock wave therapy). At the Physio Core Physiotherapy Laboratory, the goal is to implement a comprehensive therapeutic approach for both musculoskeletal conditions and injuries as well as neurological cases for the full rehabilitation of the patient.

Ο Σωτηρόπουλος Γεώργιος είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό Κέντρο Φυσικοθεραπείας στο Χαϊδάρι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Φυσικοθεραπείας από το Ανώτατο Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Αθηνών και πτυχίο Παραδοσιακής Κινεζικής Ιατρικής από το Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine της Κίνας. Ο ειδικός έχει εργαστεί στο Ιατρείο Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας.

Στο ιδιωτικό του κέντρο προσφέρει πλήθος υπηρεσιών, εξατομικευμένες για τις ανάγκες εκάστοτε ασθενούς.