Health professionals for Acupuncture in Athens

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.

ThinkPhysiotherapy - Papazoglou Apostolos is located in Ilisia. ThinkPhysiotherapy - Papazoglou Apostolos is a Physiotherapist who studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Aegio. He specializes in Physiotherapeutic Evaluation and Rehabilitation, Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, as well as Neurological Rehabilitation.

Mpageris Ioannis is a Neurologist who maintains private practices in 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 residency in psychiatry at the General Hospital of Elefsina "Thriasio" and in neurology at the General Hospital of Attica "KAT," as well as in neurology at the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." There, he had the opportunity to train in conditions such as cerebrovascular strokes, dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, myasthenia, migraine, vertigo, polyneuropathies, and sleep disorders. Finally, the doctor has participated in numerous medical seminars and conferences and has contributed to the development of medical research papers.

Central Physio Clinic - Spyros Sotiropoulos is a Physiotherapist who operates his private physiotherapy center in Ilisia. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health Professions and Social Care of the Athens University of Applied Sciences, a master's degree in Physiotherapy from the University of Brighton, and is a PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica. He has specialized in Acupuncture at the University of West Attica and has served as a Scientific Collaborator at the Pain and Palliative Care Center of the 1st University Anesthesiology Clinic of Aretaieio Hospital, Trainer in the Lifelong Learning Program of the University of West Attica for training in Acupuncture for Physicians and Physiotherapists, and Trainer in the Lifelong Learning Program of the University of West Attica for training in therapeutic exercise. At Central Physio Clinic, which consists of a team of specialized and experienced physiotherapists with many years of clinical experience in Greece and abroad, modern rehabilitation methods are applied using specialized techniques and state-of-the-art equipment that is completely safe and effective, aiming to meet the continuously increasing demands. The goal is immediate patient contact, the development of trustful relationships, and a personalized approach for each individual, while the philosophy guiding the Center's operation is to provide high-standard services aiming at the immediate rehabilitation of all types of injuries, the improvement of functionality, and the assurance of a better quality of life for every patient.

Kanellopoulos Dimitrios is a Neurologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a private practice in Petralona. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Turin in northern Italy and serves as a Consultant Neurologist - Scientific Director of the Neurology Department at Euroclinic Athens. He has 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 cerebrovascular strokes, for the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of dementia (Alzheimer's disease) and other memory disorders, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, as well as for the investigation and management of vertigo, myasthenia, and myopathy. The physician applies biomedical acupuncture as a complementary or alternative therapy for conditions and diseases where classical pharmacological treatment proves to be of limited effectiveness and has numerous side effects, such as migraine, trigeminal neuralgia, vertigo, and insomnia.

Aggoules Antonios MD, PhD is an Orthopedic Surgeon and Acupuncturist, maintaining 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, the "P. & A. Kyriakou" Children’s Hospital, and "Agios Savvas" Hospital, followed by further training at the Academic Unit of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery at Leeds General Infirmary, supported by a scholarship from the Hellenic Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology. The doctor has extensive experience in sports injuries, traumatology, knee surgery, low back pain, neck pain, and medical acupuncture, holding certification in Traditional Chinese Medicine and Medical Acupuncture from the AcuScience International Postgraduate Center on Acupuncture. He collaborates with reputable private healthcare institutions and concurrently teaches in higher education. His scientific contributions include publications in international and recognized Greek medical journals, as well as numerous presentations at medical conferences concerning orthopedic-traumatologic and rehabilitation topics. Finally, he is a member of the Athens Medical Association, former Chair of its Alternative Medicine Committee, and a member of the Hellenic Medical Society of Acupuncture.

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.

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.

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.