Health professionals for Acupuncture in Attica

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.

Το Physiobase Clinic Αραμπατζάκης Δ. - Καναβάς Μ.PT, OMT, MSc εδρεύει στην Ηλιούπολη. Ο Καναβάς Εμμανουήλ με γνώση και εμπειρία στον τομέα της αποκατάστασης ιδρύει το Physiobase. Σπούδασε στο τμήμα φυσικοθεραπείας του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής της Αθήνας, αποκτώντας τις απαραίτητες επιστημονικές βάσεις. Κατά τη διάρκεια της στρατιωτικής του θητείας, απόκτησε πρακτική εμπειρία εργαζόμενος στο 95 ΤΥΕΘ Ρόδου και στο 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων. Μετά την ολοκλήρωση των στρατιωτικών του υποχρεώσεων, συνέχισε την επαγγελματική του σταδιοδρομία εργαζόμενος στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο “Ασκληπιείο” Βούλας, αλλά και σε διάφορα αθλητικά σωματεία (γυναικείο τμήμα πόλο Εθνικού, ανδρικό ποδοσφαιρικό τμήμα Εθνικού, κλπ) και κέντρα φυσικοθεραπείας που αφορούσαν μυοσκελετικές παθήσεις και μετεγχειρητική αποκατάσταση αθλητών και μη. Είναι μέλος και ακολουθεί το επιμορφωτικό πρόγραμμα σπουδών του Συλλόγου Χειροθεραπευτών-Φυσικοθεραπευτών για τον τίτλο O.M.PT, όπου ειδικεύτηκε στις τεχνικές του manual therapy. Ακόμα, είναι τελοιόφοιτος του μεταπτυχιακού προγράμματος "Άθληση και Υγεία" της Ιατρικής Σχολής. Είναι εθελοντής Φυσικοθεραπευτής των Γιατρών του Κόσμου από το 2020. Ο Αραμπατζάκης Δημήτριος αποφοίτησε από το τμήμα Φυσικοθεραπείας του Πανεπιστημίου Δυτικής Αττικής στην Αθήνα. Ολοκλήρωσε την πρακτική του άσκηση στο Εθνικό Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης ( Ε.Κ.Α.) και αργότερα ολοκλήρωσε τις στρατιωτικές υποχρεώσεις του στο Διακλαδικό Κέντρο Φυσικής Ιατρικής και Αποκατάστασης (ΔΚΦΙΑΠ) του στρατιωτικού νοσοκομείου 414 ΣΝΕΝ , με ειδικότητα του φυσικοθεραπευτή. Έχει παρακολουθήσει το πρόγραμμα εξειδίκευσης Manual Therapy του Συλλόγου Φυσικοθεραπευτών Χειροθεραπευτών Ελλάδος ώστε να ειδικευτεί στην αναγνώριση και επίλυση προβλημάτων του μυοσκελετικού συστήματος. Έχοντας εργαστεί σε ιδιωτικά φυσικοθεραπευτήρια και δημόσιες κλινικές όπως και αθλητικά σωματεία και συλλόγους έχει αποκτήσει μεγάλη εμπειρία και ενδιαφέρον για την αποκατάσταση μυοσκελετικών και ορθοπεδικών παθήσεων και κακώσεων. Από το 2024 είναι συνιδρυτής και φυσικοθεραπευτής στο PhysioBase. Η υγεία του ασθενούς είναι η πρώτη τους προτεραιότητα. Με χρόνια εμπειρίας και εξειδίκευση στην αθλητική αποκατάσταση, προσφέρουν εξατομικευμένες θεραπείες που βασίζονται στις πιο σύγχρονες μεθόδους φυσικοθεραπείας. Δίνουν ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στο manual therapy και προσαρμόζουν τις θεραπείες τους στις μοναδικές ανάγκες κάθε ασθενή, με στόχο την ταχύτερη και ασφαλέστερη αποκατάσταση.

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.

Emmanouela Papadaki BSc, MSc is a Physiotherapist who provides home visits. She holds a degree from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica and has completed a training program in Manual Therapy. Additionally, she specialized in Acupuncture at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as Biomedical Acupuncture at the University of West Attica - K.E.DI.BI.M. She completed her internship at the General Hospital "Asklipieio" of Voula and worked for 4 years in a Private Physiotherapy Laboratory. Committed to continuous professional development in her field of specialization, she regularly attends conferences, seminars, and training programs. She has particular expertise in neurological rehabilitation, sports injuries, musculoskeletal injuries, postoperative rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary conditions, and therapeutic exercise.

Periferakis Konstantinos is a Pathologist - Acupuncture Specialist and maintains a private practice in Kolonos. He holds a degree from the Faculty of Medicine at Universitatea de Medicina si Farmacie "Victor Babes" Timisoara and has specialized at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the Metaxa Hospital. Additionally, he has been trained in Acupuncture, Phytotherapy, Reiki Energy Healing, and Iridology, and has completed further training in Acupuncture at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine, Chinese Phytotherapy at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Science Center, and in the Abdominal Acupuncture System. To date, he remains a member of the Teaching Team at the Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a member of the Medical Association of Athens, the Hellenic Microbiological Society, the Hellenic Medical Society of Acupuncture, and the Hellenic Medical Society of Iridology. Finally, he has participated in the 8th and 15th Panhellenic Acupuncture Congresses and speaks English, Romanian, and Italian.

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.

Kolokytha Theodora is a Specialist in Internal Medicine - Diabetology - Acupuncturist and maintains a private clinic in Paleo Faliro. As an Acupuncturist, she applies biomedical acupuncture in her practice. She studied at the Medical School of the University of Patras and holds a Master's degree in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, completed at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She has worked as an Internist at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko" and the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration." Additionally, she served as an Internist in the Artificial Kidney Unit at the "Taxiarchai" Clinic. Finally, in her clinic, the doctor manages a wide range of conditions including infections, diabetes mellitus, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, and obesity.

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.

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.

Takvorian Maria is a Military Physician - Physiatrist with a private practice in Alimos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and is a graduate of the Military Officers School of Corps. She is the Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at the Central Clinics of Athens of the Hellenic Police. Additionally, she is the Scientific Manager of the Physiatric Department at the Model Center for Diagnosis and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Disorders "ORTHO REHAB." After completing her specialty at the PHMR clinic of the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas, Dr. Takvorian continued her training at the Tor Vergata University Hospital in Rome, where she specialized in the treatment of sports injuries, the use of musculoskeletal ultrasound (certified by the Ministry of Health), as well as mesotherapy. She is a graduate of ACU SCIENCE (International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center Athens) and has also been trained in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture and Auricular Acupuncture. She has completed the pain management training program of the Hellenic Society of Anesthesiology and has been trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of Spinal and Limb Disorders (McKENZIE), the therapeutic use of shock waves (ESWT), and prolotherapy. Dr. Takvorian holds the European specialty title in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (FEBPRM). In her clinic, she undertakes the diagnosis and rehabilitation of orthopedic, neurological, and rheumatological conditions, as well as sports injuries.

Dr Kyriakidis Athanasios MD, PhD is a Specialist Physician in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R), graduate of the Medical School of the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens and an outstanding PhD graduate of the Medical School of the University of Patras. He maintains a private practice in Nea Smyrni. He has specialized in the United Kingdom in spinal cord and spinal injuries as well as in sports injury rehabilitation. In his clinic, he manages musculoskeletal or neuropathic pain with a holistic approach, combining medical care with therapeutic exercise guidance based on scientifically validated evidence.

Vardoulakis Xristoforos is an Acupuncturist and Physiotherapist, operating a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Sports Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Novi Sad. He possesses extensive experience and training in the field and has collaborated with teams from the Greek Super League, providing his services. Furthermore, he specializes in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sports injuries.

Ο Γεωργόπουλος Χρήστος είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικά κέντρα φυσικοθεραπείας από το 2009, έχοντας αναλάβει περισσότερους από 11000 ασθενείς, στην Καλλιθέα, στο Περιστέρι και στη Νίκαια. Είναι ιδρυτής των φυσικοθεραπευτηρίων στην Καλλιθέα και στη Νίκαια Αττικής (2017 και 2019 αντίστοιχα), συνεχίζοντας το όραμα παροχής μιας συνεχώς εξελισσόμενης θεραπείας που ξεκίνησε με το φυσικοθεραπευτήριο ΕΞΕΛΙΞΗ στο Περιστέρι, το οποίο ίδρυσε μαζί με τον κύριο Φουφόπουλο Νικόλαο το 2010. Σπούδασε στο τμήμα Φυσικοθεραπείας του Α.Τ.Ε.Ι Αθηνών, από όπου αποφοίτησε το 2009 με βαθμό 8,3. Κατά την διάρκεια αυτών των σπουδών του, ασκούσε την Φυσικοθεραπεία, έχοντας ήδη το πτυχίο του βοηθού Φυσικοθεραπευτή από το 2003 (Τρίτο ΤΕΕ Περιστερίου με βαθμό Άριστα 19). Το 2010 ολοκλήρωσε τη μεταπτυχιακή του εκπαίδευση με επιτυχία στις εξετάσεις για την εφαρμογή της μεθόδου McKenzie από το Ελληνικό Ινστιτούτο McKenzie, σε συνεργασία με το Πανεπιστήμιο του Otago στη Νέα Ζηλανδία. Το 2013 ολοκλήρωσε μεταπτυχιακό πρόγραμμα ειδίκευσης επιπέδου Master Of Science με τίτλο Άσκηση και Υγεία στο τμήμα ΤΕΦΑΑ του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας. Το 2014 ξεκίνησε Διδακτορική Διατριβή στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών με αντικείμενο τον Ηλεκτρικό Νευρομυϊκό Ερεθισμό (ΗΝΜΕ). Όντας τελειόφοιτος Διδάκτωρ το 2019 εξετάστηκε στις Πανελλήνιες εξετάσεις για την εισαγωγή στην Τριτοβάθμια εκπαίδευση και εισήχθη στο τμήμα της Ιατρικής Σχολής Αθηνών ΕΚΠΑ (βαθμολογία 19,6). Το Νοέμβριο του 2023 ολοκλήρωσε τη διδακτορική του διατριβή και ορκίστηκε Διδάκτωρ του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει 18 δημοσιεύσεις σε περιοδικά και συνέδρια, έχει συμμετάσχει σε 11 σεμινάρια, έχει συμμετάσχει σε περισσότερα από 27 συνέδρια και έχει αναλάβει περισσότερα από 11.000 περιστατικά. Ο κ. Χρήστος Γεωργόπουλος καθορίζει, εποπτεύει και συμμετέχει ενεργά στο πλάνο θεραπείας κάθε ασθενή, εξετάζοντας τον ασθενή, εκπαιδεύοντας και συμβουλεύοντας τους φυσικοθεραπευτές της ομάδας ώστε να παρέχεται φυσικοθεραπεία υψηλού επιπέδου βάσει της εμπειρίας αλλά και των κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών με στόχο να θεραπεύουμε κάθε φορά όχι την πάθηση αλλά τον άνθρωπο που αναζητά την βοήθειά μας με στόχο να αποκτήσει καλύτερη ποιότητα ζωής.

Sorras Nikolaos is a Physiatrist practicing in Ampelokipoi. He holds the European Diploma in Pain Medicine - Algology (The European Diploma in Pain Medicine Knowledge and Pain Medicine Management from the European Federation of Pain - EFIC) for the diagnosis and management of acute and chronic pain cases. He earned his medical degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and from the Military School of Officers Corps. He is the Director of the Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Department at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and was the Chief Physician of the football academies of PAE Panathinaikos. He holds a Master's degree in "Spinal Cord Injury Rehabilitation. Management of Spinal-Origin Pain" and the FIFA Diploma in Football Medicine. He also holds diplomas in medical acupuncture and auriculotherapy. He specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and the General Hospital "Asklepieio" of Voula, and holds the European title of specialization in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Finally, Dr. Sorras Nikolaos is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, and the Hellenic Algology Society.

Papadopoulos Dimitrios is an Anesthesiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a Private Pain Clinic in Acharnes. He graduated from the Medical School of Varna and specialized in Anesthesiology at the "Konstantopouleio" General Hospital (Agia Olga). He trained at the Pain & Palliative Care Clinic at the General Oncology Hospital “Agioi Anargyroi” and holds a Certificate of Attendance from Continuing Education Seminars in Algology (SEΑ). He holds an Acupuncture Diploma from the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience (2009 - 2011). He has served as an Anesthesiologist at the UHB Trust in the United Kingdom and as an Assistant Consultant Anesthesiologist B’ at the General Hospital of Samos. As part of his continuous professional development, he participates in numerous conferences and seminars in Regional Anaesthesia and Pain Management in Greece and abroad, as well as in Auricular Acupuncture - Auricular Neuromodulation with Prof. Bazzoni.

PhysioSoul is a modern physiotherapy and Clinical Pilates center located in Glyfada. It is a fully equipped facility with wheelchair access, set in a comfortable and friendly environment. Physiosoul - Semprou Nansy is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Subsequently, she received advanced training in Manual Therapy. She provides all the necessary education in highly specialized rehabilitation therapies for neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Each patient is unique, and therefore the program is personalized to the individual patient's needs. The center also offers services including Personal Training, Functional Training, Medical Training, and Pilates.

Loukogiannaki Souzana - Human Kinetics is a Physiotherapist specializing in acupuncture and operates a private physiotherapy and biomedical acupuncture center in Pefki. She holds a physiotherapy degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and completed a research postgraduate program in Exercise and Quality of Life at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science of Democritus University of Thrace. Furthermore, she was trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy using the McKenzie method at the Hellenic McKenzie Institute and has obtained certification in the Scenar - Cosmodic method from LET Medical Research Lab in the United Kingdom. Subsequently, she specialized in Biomedical Acupuncture at the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica. She further completed advanced training in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. In addition, she has received certification in Therapeutic Exercise Health Qigong Ba Duan Jin and Taiji Eight Routines & Five Steps through a training program held at the Tai Ji Health Center of the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica, in collaboration with the Shanghai Qiging Research Institute at Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as in the Humantecar - Synergistic Healthcare Methodology. Previously, she worked as a Physiotherapist at the Creative Adult Employment Laboratory in Korydallos and as a lecturer in pedagogy and coaching at the Omega Vocational Training Institute. At the center, she manages cases encompassing the entire spectrum of acupuncture; it is noteworthy that she specializes in medical acupuncture, sports injuries, and musculoskeletal rehabilitation.

Η Μίγκου Στεφανία MD, MSc είναι Στρατιωτικός γιατρός - Φυσίατρος - Ομοιοπαθητικός και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στο Νέο Ηράκλειο. Ξεκίνησε την εκπαίδευσή της στη Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αξιωματικών Σωμάτων και στο Αριστοτέλειο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλονίκης, όπου απέκτησε το πτυχίο Ιατρικής, ενώ συνέχισε με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών με αντικείμενο την αποκατάσταση βλαβών νωτιαίου μυελού και τη διαχείριση πόνου σπονδυλικής προέλευσης. Ειδικεύτηκε ως Φυσίατρος στην Φυσική Ιατρική και Αποκατάσταση σε μεγάλα νοσοκομεία, όπως το 424 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης και το Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής ΚΑΤ, ενώ έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στην Παιδιατρική Αποκατάσταση και την Πρώιμη Παρέμβαση στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Παίδων Αθηνών Παναγιώτη και Αγλαΐας Κυριακού. Παράλληλα, έχει εκπαιδευτεί στην ανάλυση βάδισης και κίνησης μέσω της European Society for Movement Analysis in Adults and Children και έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση στην ομοιοπαθητική ιατρική από την Ελληνική Εταιρεία Ομοιοπαθητικής Ιατρικής. Διαθέτει σημαντική κλινική και διοικητική εμπειρία, έχοντας υπηρετήσει ως ιατρός μονάδας στην Ελληνική Δύναμη Κύπρου και σε τάγμα εθνοφυλακής, καθώς και ως Διευθύντρια Υγειονομικού σε κέντρο κατάταξης νεοσυλλέκτων. Έχει αναλάβει τη θέση της Επιστημονικής Διευθύντριας στο Χατζηπατέρειο Κέντρο Αποκατάστασης Παιδιών, ενώ εργάζεται ως Επιμελήτρια σε κλινική Φυσικής Ιατρικής και Αποκατάστασης στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, προσφέροντας εξειδικευμένες υπηρεσίες αποκατάστασης σε ενήλικες και παιδιά.