Health professionals for Acupuncture in Attica

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.

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.

Physiotherapy Rituals is a modern physiotherapy clinic located in Maniatika Piraeus, near the Metro station. It specializes in the rehabilitation of chronic pain, musculoskeletal disorders, sports injuries, and postoperative recovery. With hands-on techniques, modern equipment, and personalized strengthening programs, targeted care and substantial relief are provided to every patient. A few words about the team:

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc, MSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Western Greece
• MSc in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy, Vrije Universiteit, Netherlands
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Musculoskeletal conditions & postoperative rehabilitation

Physiotherapy Rituals - Zoumpliou Xrysanthi - Geomelos Anastasios

Physiotherapist, BSc in Physiotherapy

• BSc in Physiotherapy, A-TEI of Thessaloniki
• Training in Musculoskeletal & Traditional Chinese Acupuncture (E.E.K.I.)
• Specialization: Management of chronic pain & musculoskeletal disorders with trigger point therapy

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.

Η Dr. Μαρκάκη Χαρά ND είναι Γεροντολόγος, Φυσιοπαθητικός - Βελονίστρια Ομοιοπαθητικός – Ιριδολόγος και δραστηριοποείται ιδιωτικά στο Μοσχάτο. Έχει σπουδάσει Γεροντολογία (B.sc - The University of America) με ειδίκευση στην Αντιγήρανση και την εξισορρόπηση ορμονικών διαταραχών, Φυσιοπαθητική – Κυτταρική Ιατρική (Adv. Professional Diploma – Neohippocrates School) και Ιριδολογία (Centro Dorimo in Microseeiotica Oftalmica – Padova, Italy). Στο πλαίσιο της Ολιστικής Ιατρικής, εφαρμόζει Βελονισμό, Παραδοσιακή Κινέζικη Ιατρική, Κινέζικη Βοτανοθεραπεία, Δυτική Βοτανοθεραπεία, Ομοιοπαθητική, Ορθομοριακή, Ιπποκρατική Ιατρική – Διατροφοπαθητική, Αγιουβέρδικη Ιατρική καθώς και Πόσιμη Αρωματοθεραπεία. Την περίοδο 2004 - 2005, προσέφερε τις επιστημονικές της υπηρεσίες, στο πρότυπο νοσοκομείο GLOBAL HOSPITAL AND RESEARCH CENTER- MOUNT ABU, Ινδία, όπου απέκτησε σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία και ολοκλήρωσε την διδακτορική της διατριβή, στην φιλοσοφία και ιστορία της Ιπποκρατικής και Αγιουβέρδικης ιατρικής και την αντιμετώπιση των διαφορετικών τύπων του διαβήτη, με εφαρμογές μεθόδων φυσιοπαθητικής προσέγγισης ενώ αξίζει να αναφερθεί πως βραβεύτηκε ως η αποδοτικότερη ιατρός φυσιοπαθητικής σε θεραπευτικά αποτελέσματα. Με την επιστροφή της από την Ινδία, ολοκλήρωσε τον κύκλο των σπουδών της, στο GLOBAL RETREAT CENTER OF OXFORD U.K (SPIRITUAL UNIVERSITY). To 2006 συμμετείχε ενεργά στις προσπάθειες του συλλόγου γυναικών με καρκίνο του μαστού στις Κυκλάδες, δίνοντας διαλέξεις στο Βαρδάκειο νοσοκομείο Σύρου και εφαρμόζοντας ολιστικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις. Έχει συνεργαστεί με το Ωνάσειο Καρδιοχειρουργικό Κέντρο καθώς επίσης και με ερευνητικά κέντρα του Ισραήλ σε θέματα κυτταρικής και κβαντικής ιατρικής. Μέχρι σήμερα δίνει δημόσιες διαλέξεις, σε θέματα προληπτικής ιατρικής, ιατρικής νανοτεχνολογίας (νανοβελονισμός) στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό. Αρθρογραφεί σε επιστημονικά περιοδικά και ιστοσελίδες, ενώ το βιογραφικό της συμπεριλαμβάνεται στην διεθνή εγκυκλοπαίδεια βιογραφιών, WHO IS WHO. Τέλος, έχει δώσει συνεντεύξεις σε τηλεοπτικές και ραδιοφωνικές εκπομπές με θέμα την ολιστική υγεία.

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.

Loukogiannaki Souzana - Human Kinetics is a Physiotherapist and acupuncture specialist, operating a private physiotherapy and biomedical acupuncture center in Pefki. She holds a degree in Physiotherapy 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 Sports Science, Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, she trained in Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy using the McKenzie method at the Hellenic McKenzie Institute and 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 at the University of West Attica. She also pursued further training in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture at the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Moreover, she holds certification in Therapeutic Exercise Health Qigong Ba Duan Jin and Taiji Eight Routines & Five Steps from the training program conducted at the Tai Ji Health Center of the Laboratory of Musculoskeletal and Respiratory Physiotherapy at the University of West Attica in cooperation with the Shanghai Qigong Research Institute of the Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as in the Humantecar - Synergistic Healthcare Methodology. Finally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists, the Hellenic Physiotherapy Society of Algology, and the "Physiotherapy in Women" section of the American Physical Therapy Association.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Physio Quality Darra Xrysanthi - Georganas Konstantinos is a physiotherapy center located in Pallini. The Scientific Directors are the Physiotherapist Darra Xrysanthi and the Physiotherapist Georganas Konstantinos. Darra Xrysanthi is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of TEI Athens. She has experience working for several years in physiotherapy centers, and in recent years has been providing home treatments for the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal and neurological conditions, while also working as a Pilates Instructor in a gym. Georganas Konstantinos is a graduate of Physiotherapy from TEI Lamia and has been trained in manual therapy and dry needling. He has extensive experience having worked in physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers and offers home treatment services. In the modern facility of Physio Quality, they professionally manage cases of musculoskeletal, neurological, and other conditions, thanks to their specialized expertise.

Makri Dimitra is a Physiotherapist - Acupuncturist and operates the private physiotherapy clinic "DMK Physio" in Voula. She holds a degree from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Bradford in the United Kingdom and has completed postgraduate studies at Université René Descartes in France, specializing in Sports Physiotherapy. Additionally, she trained in Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine at the Università per Stranieri di Perugia in Italy, aiming for a holistic approach to patient treatment. Her clinical practice was conducted in public rehabilitation centers and clinics, as well as at the Bradford Bulls Rugby sports facilities, in collaboration with the National Health Service (NHS) of the UK. During her professional career, she worked as a Physiotherapist at the "Dais" Sports Center, gaining valuable experience. Ms. Makri specializes in musculoskeletal injuries, cervical pain, headaches, migraines, vertigo, temporomandibular joint dysfunctions, neuralgias, pelvic floor rehabilitation, pregnancy physiotherapy, sciatica, low back pain, postoperative cases, neurological rehabilitation, and pediatric physiotherapy.

Dr. Koraka Christina is an Anesthesiologist with a private practice in the Ampelokipoi area. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed her anesthesiology specialty at the General Hospital of Athens "Hippokration" in 2005. For many years, she has been involved in clinical anesthesiology, performing numerous surgical procedures in collaboration with surgeons from various specialties at multiple private hospitals. Since 2014, she has maintained her own private pain clinic, focusing almost exclusively on the relief and management of chronic pain. As an anesthesiologist for many years, she has directly dealt with the issue of pain, both acute pain (postoperative pain) and chronic pain. In her clinic, she frequently treats musculoskeletal pain, headaches, migraines, cervical, shoulder, lumbar, and knee disorders, trigeminal neuralgia, postherpetic neuralgia, and more. She applies interventional therapies from conventional medicine (trigger point infiltrations, nerve blocks), as well as complementary therapies such as acupuncture and auriculotherapy - auricular acupuncture.

Physio Heal Tsomi Despoina is a graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Athens University of Applied Sciences. She also holds a degree in Business Administration from the Athens College of Economics. She has 14 years of experience gained through her work in military and public hospitals (401 General Military Hospital of Athens, 251 General Hospital of Athens, Asklipieio Voula, E.I.A.A), as well as at the University Hospital of Valencia “La Fe,” at the Physis clinic, and with the Llevant sports team in Spain. She has also volunteered at N.N.A and worked as a physiotherapist in private therapy centers. She has been trained in acupuncture therapy, Clinical Pilates, manual therapy, and the Schroth method.

She specializes and has experience in neurological, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and gynecological rehabilitation through accurate assessment. Since 2010, she has been a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists (PSF).

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.

Physiosoma - Kasina Vasiliki - Gkouvir Tatiana is a modern Physiotherapy center located in the Glyfada area. The center is managed by Vasiliki Kasina and Tatiana Gkouvir, who are graduates of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. Utilizing modern and innovative equipment and scientifically proven treatment methods, they provide specialized rehabilitation therapies for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions. Furthermore, they possess comprehensive training in the latest therapeutic techniques and develop individualized rehabilitation programs for both acute and chronic issues.