Health professionals for Diet and nutrition near Kalamaria

Skoufa Lida is a Psychologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a PhD from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed postgraduate studies in Pain Management at the University of Ioannina. Additionally, she specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Hellenic Society of Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy. She has significant experience and is currently a Research Associate at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki as well as a Trainer in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Medical Psychotherapeutic Center.

Theodoridou Tzouli is an Endocrinologist – Diabetologist with a private practice in Thessaloniki.

Her primary focus is weight loss and metabolic health in individuals who are tired of diets and restrictions — but do not see results.

Her approach is based on identifying the underlying causes that block the body — hormonal, metabolic, nutritional, and lifestyle-related — and creating personalized strategies that lead to effective outcomes.

Medical Education & Experience

She graduated from the Medical School of the State Academy of Saint Petersburg.

She has trained and worked in major hospitals in Thessaloniki (AHEPA, Papageorgiou, Theageneio, Agios Pavlos), gaining significant clinical experience across the full spectrum of endocrinology and metabolic diseases.

She combines contemporary endocrinology with nutrition (holder of a Nutritionist diploma).

Areas of Expertise

• Weight loss & metabolic balancing

• Thyroid disorders & ultrasound

• Diabetes mellitus & metabolic syndrome

• Hormonal disorders & women's health (menstrual cycle, pregnancy, menopause)

Her practice provides comprehensive medical assessment, enabling each patient to gain a clear understanding of their body and receive a targeted plan from the very first visit.

She caters to those who want to understand their body, invest in their health, and achieve lasting change.

Ariadni Kozyraki is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Simultaneously, she is responsible for the endocrinology outpatient clinic at T.Y.P.E.T. (Health Fund for National Bank Employees). She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School and is a candidate for the English-taught postgraduate diploma in Human Reproduction from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund, and at the University Hospital Duisburg-Essen, EvK Herne in Germany. She has worked as a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the endocrinology-diabetology center of Dortmund MVZ Eberhard, as well as at the University Hospital Münster, Klinikum Dortmund. Additionally, she holds specializations related to her field, specifically in Osteoporosis Treatment, Lipidology, and Ultrasound of the thyroid and parathyroid glands (including elastography).

Georgitsopoulos Grigoris is a Psychologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Psychology from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy at the Center for Applied Psychotherapy and Counseling. He is also certified by the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health. Throughout his career, he has worked for several years as a Mental Health Counselor in municipal organizations and the Panhellenic Association for Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Professional Reintegration (PEPSAEE), providing support and counseling services to vulnerable social groups as well as Crisis Management. Additionally, he has served as a Mental Health Counselor in primary education.

Pinelopi Kitsou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy and has completed the Postgraduate Program in Adolescent Medicine and Adolescent Health Care at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. In her private practice, she handles a wide range of cases, always focusing on providing the best possible service tailored to the individualized needs of each person she undertakes.

Poikilidou Maria, Pathologist - Hypertension Specialist, welcomes you to her private practice, a modern and excellently equipped facility located in the center of Thessaloniki. Dr. Poikilidou specialized in Internal Medicine at the 2nd Internal Medicine Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papanikolaou" and holds the title of Clinical Hypertension Specialist from the European Society of Hypertension. She has extensive experience in the investigation and treatment of secondary forms of hypertension and hypertension in special populations such as hypertension during pregnancy, diabetes, and renal failure, and is equipped with a certified 24-hour blood pressure monitoring device. She also performs body composition analysis and basal metabolic rate measurement for the appropriate management of obesity with the necessary medical guidance. Poikilidou Maria – Pathologist stays updated with current medical developments by participating in national and international conferences.

Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a Mental Health Counselor with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a degree in Clinical Psychology and Pathology from the University of Paris Paris VIII and possesses an advanced diploma (D.E.A.) in education from the same University. The Mental Health Counselor specializes in communication issues, interpersonal relationships, and has particular expertise in family and marital psychotherapy, anxiety disorders, and behavioral problems. He continuously participates in conferences and seminars to stay updated on developments in his field and has a substantial number of publications in the Greek press. Finally, Dr. Samaras Apostolos is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society, the World Federation for Mental Health, the International Association of Family Therapy, and the International Society of Psychopathology & Clinical Psychology.

Tasios Konstantinos is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in the Charilaou area. He is the Former Coordinator of the Emergency Department at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki Papageorgiou - 3rd Internal Medicine Clinic of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has served as a Senior Registrar at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Gennimatas - Agios Dimitrios".

He possesses extensive and valuable experience in the proper management of all diseases and symptoms of Internal Medicine, both in chronic and acute conditions requiring hospital care, as well as newly onset symptoms necessitating close medical supervision.

Kozyraki Ariadni is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. Additionally, she is responsible for the outpatient endocrinology clinic of T.Y.P.E.T. (Health Fund of Employees of the National Bank). She holds a medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Medicine and is a candidate for the English-taught postgraduate diploma in Human Reproduction from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the academic hospital of the University of Münster, Klinikum Dortmund, and at the academic hospital of the University of Duisburg-Essen, EvK Herne in Germany. She has worked as a specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist at the endocrinology-diabetology center of Dortmund MVZ Eberhard, as well as at the academic hospital of the University of Münster, Klinikum Dortmund. She also holds specializations related to her field, specifically in Osteoporosis Treatment, Lipidology, as well as Thyroid and Parathyroid Ultrasound (including elastography).

Mousiolis Athanasios is an endocrinologist and a PhD candidate at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Medical School of the University of Ioannina, holding a postgraduate diploma specializing in Clinical Diabetology. He also completed his residency in Endocrinology at AHEPA University General Hospital. He has participated in Greek and European conferences with research papers and has been involved in research protocols, contributing numerous articles to international journals. Lastly, he specializes in diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid glands, and gestational diabetes.

Tsilipakou Despoina is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and has operated a certified dietetic practice since 2015 in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition – Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She is also a final-year student of the postgraduate program "Applied Dietetics and Nutrition, specializing in Clinical Nutrition" at Harokopio University – Department of Dietetics & Nutrition Science. She completed a postgraduate specialization program in Pediatric Nutrition "Master Nutritionist in Pediatric Nutrition" at EL.DE Studies and a training program in "Cognitive Behavioral Therapy" at the University of the Aegean, within the Mental and Community Health Program. During her training, she conducted scientific research on the measurement of basal metabolic rate and its correlation with physical activity and appetite. She has attended specialized conferences in clinical nutrition, nutrition for chronic diseases, pediatric nutrition, nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and sports nutrition. She holds a professional license to practice as a Dietitian - Nutritionist from the General Directorate of Public Health and Social Welfare, Department of Health Services and Professions. Finally, she has many years of experience and is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Samara Anastasia is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and maintains her private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Psychology Department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed her postgraduate studies with distinction in “Clinical Mental Health” (M.Sc. Clinical Mental Health) at the School of Medicine of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. During her postgraduate studies, she had the opportunity to conduct her thesis research in the field of Anxiety and Depressive Disorders and to participate in research groups. Additionally, she has specialized in Person-Centered and Focusing Experiential Counseling Psychotherapy through the completion of the four-year program at the Hellenic Center for Focusing. During her studies and as part of her internship, she gained experience working in various settings, including the acute ward III of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the 2nd University Clinic of the Psychiatric Hospital of Thessaloniki, the Social Service of the Hellenic Youth Association of Thessaloniki, the Non-Governmental Organization “METAdrasi,” and lifelong learning centers and educational institutions, where she coordinated parent groups. In recent years, she has been working as a Psychologist at the Non-Governmental Organization “ARSIS,” where she supports adults and adolescents from diverse social groups.

Siatitsa Evita MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and runs the private practice Nutriζην in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics - Nutrition of Harokopio University of Athens and completed a two-year postgraduate specialization in Clinical Dietetics at the same University. In addition to her private practice, she has been a contributor to the Mednutrition online portal for the past 3 years. Previously, she served as a Sports Nutrition Consultant for the Melissia Basketball Athletic Club and was a Scientific Collaborator for many years in European research projects at Harokopio University of Athens. Furthermore, it is worth noting that she completed her practical training at major hospitals in Athens, including the General Hospital "Tzaneio" and "G. Gennimatas," the Children's Hospital "Agia Sofia," the General Hospital of Thoracic Diseases "Sotiria," and the KAT Hospital. Finally, in her practice, she provides high-quality nutrition services, respecting individual particularities, daily routines, and personal preferences to develop nutrition programs that best meet each individual's needs.

Giourga Filanthi BSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. She has attended numerous seminars related to nutrition and has completed specializations in Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her goal is to provide personalized nutritional solutions, tailored to the needs, lifestyle, and objectives of each individual. She focuses on weight management, improving health in chronic conditions, supporting cases of eating disorders, as well as nutritional education across all age groups. She believes that nutrition is not merely a diet but a lifestyle that can bring balance, well-being, and long-term health. Her purpose is to support every individual with guidance, encouragement, and positive energy, enabling them to develop healthy habits that will accompany them throughout their lives.

Nikolaos Xolopoulos MSc is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the A.T.E.I. Thessaloniki and operates his dietetic clinic in the center of Thessaloniki. He holds two master's degrees: one from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the postgraduate program "Nutrition and Health Promotion" with distinction, and another from the Management Department at the International Hellenic University, where his master's thesis focused on Human Resources staffing in Health and Nutrition units. He holds two certifications in Sports Nutrition: certification from the International Society of Sports Nutrition and the "Professional Sports Nutrition Diploma" from the University of Barcelona Innovation Hub. Additionally, he has served as an external scientific collaborator of the Hellenic Athletics Federation (SEGAS), where he oversaw the dietetic management of track and field athletes from clubs in Northern Greece. He has also been a scientific collaborator at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippokration" in the Endocrinology Department, focusing on the nutritional management of patients with Diabetes Mellitus. For the past 15 years, he has been teaching Food Science at all educational levels and has published research in reputable scientific journals concerning the relationship between sugar and obesity in childhood and adolescence as well as the impact of fructose on the gastrointestinal system. He has been running his own dietetic clinic for 9 years, equipped with modern dietetic tools for body composition analysis, providing personalized nutritional management for athletes, clinical cases, pregnant women, children, and the general population, always in accordance with updated nutritional recommendations.

Mponiou Ioanna - Kliniki Diaitologos Thessaloniki - Nutriplan is a Clinical Dietitian operating a private practice in Thessaloniki, holding a valid professional license. She specializes in addressing childhood obesity, nutrition during pregnancy, and meeting nutritional needs across all pathological conditions. Particular emphasis is placed on the management of eating disorders (anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating) with the goal of modifying dietary behavior. At the Nutriplan dietetic center, there is a focused approach on the management of obesity and weight loss through the creation of personalized diet plans based on antioxidant and Mediterranean diets. Additionally, they specialize in nutritional support for chronic and autoimmune diseases, where nutrition is tailored to meet all the body's nutritional requirements, thereby complementing disease treatment.