Health professionals for Acupuncture

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.

Physiocode – Vasiliki Kasina is a modern physiotherapy center located in the Glyfada area of Athens, Greece.The center is headed by Vasiliki Kasina, a qualified physiotherapist and graduate of the Department of Physiotherapy at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki.By utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and scientifically proven treatment methods, Physiocode provides specialized rehabilitation services for musculoskeletal and neurological conditions.The center is committed to continuous professional development and training in the latest therapeutic techniques, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care. Each patient receives a personalized rehabilitation program tailored to their individual needs, whether addressing acute injuries or chronic conditions.

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.

Ο Γιάννης Γεωργαντάκης είναι Eιδικός Ιατρός Φυσικής Ιατρικής και Αποκατάστασης διατηρώντας το ιδιωτικό ιατρείο του στο Μαρούσι. Είναι απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και έχει ολοκληρώσει την ειδικότητά του στη Φυσική Ιατρική και Αποκατάσταση, με εκπαίδευση στο Εθνικό Ίδρυμα Αποκατάστασης Αναπήρων – Αγίων Αναργύρων και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Ασκληπιείο Βούλας». Στο πλαίσιο της επαγγελματικής του πορείας έχει αποκτήσει κλινική εμπειρία σε διαφορετικούς τομείς της ιατρικής, μεταξύ άλλων στην Παθολογία, τη Νευρολογία και την Ορθοπεδική.

Παράλληλα, έχει μετεκπαιδευτεί στη Φυσική Ιατρική και Αποκατάσταση στο Sophia Revalitatie Centrum στη Χάγη της Ολλανδίας, ενώ έχει εκπαιδευτεί στον βελονισμό στο Tianjin College of Traditional Chinese Medicine στην Κίνα. Έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων και εκπαιδευτικών προγραμμάτων στην Ελλάδα και το εξωτερικό, με αντικείμενα που αφορούν τον βελονισμό, την αντιμετώπιση του πόνου, τη διάγνωση και θεραπεία μέσω της παραδοσιακής κινεζικής ιατρικής, τις ενεργειακές προσεγγίσεις, τον ωτικό βελονισμό, τις τεχνικές Balance Method Acupuncture, τη νηματοειδή πυρακτωμένη βελόνα, το Si Yuan Ba Zi και την Εφαρμοσμένη Κινησιολογία.

Η συνεχής επιμόρφωσή του σε σύγχρονες και συμπληρωματικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, σε συνδυασμό με την εκπαίδευσή του στη Φυσική Ιατρική και Αποκατάσταση, διαμορφώνει το επαγγελματικό του προφίλ και την προσέγγισή του στη διαχείριση και αποκατάσταση διαφορετικών μυοσκελετικών και λειτουργικών προβλημάτων.

Η Ιωάννα Βούζα είναι Φυσιοθεραπεύτρια - Βελονίστρια και συνεργάτιδα στο ιατρείο, απόφοιτη του τμήματος Φυσικοθεραπείας του Τ.Ε.Ι. Θεσσαλονίκης και έχει ειδικευθεί στο Ιπποκράτειο Γενικό Περιφερειακό Νοσοκομείο Θεσσαλονίκης. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί σε σύγχρονες μεθόδους φυσικοθεραπείας, όπως McKenzie, Bobath και P.N.F., καθώς και στον βελονισμό και την Παραδοσιακή Κινεζική Ιατρική, με μετεκπαίδευση στο Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine στην Κίνα.

Έχει παρακολουθήσει πλήθος εξειδικευμένων σεμιναρίων σε τεχνικές βελονισμού, αντιμετώπισης του πόνου, ωτικού και κρανιακού βελονισμού, Korean Hand Therapy, Applied Kinesiology και άλλες συμπληρωματικές θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις. Έχει ολοκληρώσει επίσης Πιστοποιημένο Επιστημονικό Πρόγραμμα Εκπαίδευσης στον Βελονισμό στο Πανεπιστήμιο Δυτικής Αττικής. Η πτυχιακή της εργασία αφορά τον «Βελονισμό και την Εξωσωματική Γονιμοποίηση - Θέματα Υπογονιμότητας».

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.

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.

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.

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.

Karapapas Georgios is a Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist and operates his private physiotherapy center Physiopractic in Aigaleo. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the School of Health and Welfare Professions at ATEI Athens and has specialized in Biomedical Acupuncture at the University of West Attica. The Physiopractic physiotherapy center consists of a team of specialized and experienced physiotherapists with clinical expertise. At Physiopractic, modern rehabilitation methods are applied using specialized techniques and state-of-the-art equipment that are completely safe and effective, aiming to meet the ever-increasing demands. The goal is immediate patient contact, the development of trust relationships, and individualized patient care, while the philosophy governing the center's operation is the provision of high-quality healthcare services aimed at the prompt rehabilitation of any type of injury, improvement of functionality, and ensuring a better quality of life for each patient.

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.

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.

Fragkakis Spyros MD, MSc is a Rheumatologist who maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. He holds a postgraduate degree in Metabolic Bone Diseases with a grade of "Excellent" from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, and he possesses a diploma in Medical Acupuncture following successful training and examinations under the auspices of the International Council of Medical Acupuncture. Additionally, he has completed postgraduate courses with practical training at the Medical Schools of the University of Vienna, Hasselt University, and the University of Zurich. Concurrently, he has valuable professional experience, having worked in numerous Rheumatology Clinics, and has been equipped with the appropriate knowledge for the physical rehabilitation of rheumatologic, orthopedic, and neurological diseases. Currently, his private practice utilizes state-of-the-art technologies such as shockwave therapy, Hiro-laser, Biofeedback, TENS, Diathermy, Magnetic fields, and ultrasound. Finally, he is a member of various Greek associations and scientific societies and ensures continuous professional development by attending seminars and conferences aimed at ongoing education and training in his field.

Kyriaki Sapalidou is a physician specialized in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with extensive experience in the treatment of patients with musculoskeletal, rheumatological, 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) and 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 as an independent professional at her private clinic in Peristeri, where she is the scientific head of the physiotherapy department. Additionally, she practices medical acupuncture, having been trained and certified by the International Acupuncture Medical Association (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 "Lefkos Stavros" Clinic, while also gaining valuable experience in the public sector with training at prominent hospitals including the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos" - Polyclinic, the General Hospital of Attica "Sismanogleio," and the General Hospital of Attica KAT.

As part of her continuous professional development, she has attended over 30 educational seminars and training programs in Greece and abroad, and has published multiple scientific studies, actively contributing to research and the scientific community in her field.

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.

Rebalance - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Koukaki is a fully equipped facility offering a friendly and comfortable environment where physiotherapeutic treatment and a supportive approach are provided for all types of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Through a holistic approach and individualized programs tailored to each patient’s needs, the Center's supervisors, in excellent collaboration with their specialized partners, ensure the fastest and most complete rehabilitation. Their continuous updating on innovative therapies in conjunction with contemporary scientific research is a key component of their success and a prerequisite for guaranteeing the provision of excellent services. The Center offers, in addition to Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Massage, Cross Functional Training, Yoga and Pilates classes in small groups of 3-6 people, as well as Nutritional and Dietary counseling.