Health professionals for Diet and nutrition near Stavroupoli

Papadopoulou Eleni is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private dietary practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Dietetics and Nutrition from the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. As part of her ongoing professional development, she has actively participated in seminars and conferences on dietetics, nutrition, and aesthetics. In her private practice, she provides personalized nutrition programs for the prevention and management of obesity, childhood obesity, as well as sports nutrition programs and nutrition for pregnancy and breastfeeding. She also conducts intolerance tests, metabolism measurement, and body composition analysis. Finally, Ms. Papadopoulou is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Martzivanou Maria is a certified Psychotherapist in Person-Centered Therapy, Focusing Experiential Therapy, as well as Existential Therapy, with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She has specialized in Positive Psychology and Medical Psychology, focusing on understanding the relationship between the mind and body, the psychosomatic expression of trauma, and the needs of individuals living with chronic or acute physical pain. Through extensive training and experiential practice, she has successfully integrated Western psychology with Eastern philosophy, building bridges between the mind, body, and spirit. Her approach honors the human existence as a whole, which does not need to be “fixed” but to find a space where it can be heard, to feel, and to unfold. She has provided voluntary services in social institutions such as the YMCA of Thessaloniki and the orphanage "Agios Stylianos." Finally, she is specialized in EFT Couples Therapy, Trauma Therapy and Psychosomatic Pain Treatment, Psychotherapy & Diagnosis of Adults with ADHD, Eating Disorders, and Nonviolent Communication (NVC).

Kapoulas Spyros is a General Surgeon and maintains his private practice in Panorama. He holds a Medical degree from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and a Doctorate from the same University. The physician has trained in hospitals in Greece and the United Kingdom, managing a wide range of cases spanning the entire spectrum of his specialty, always prioritizing the best possible care for every individual he treats.

Kourtidou Paraskeui is an Internist who has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 1999. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Hippocrates". Additionally, she specialized in Diabetes Mellitus at the same hospital. Finally, she is a member of the Thessaloniki Medical Association and has attended numerous Greek conferences on internal medicine, diabetes mellitus, and blood pressure.

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.

Dr Skoutas Dimitrios is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and Diabetology, maintaining a private practice in Thessaloniki. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace, with a focus on the "Diabetic Foot." Beyond his academic expertise, he has served as Scientific Director and Head Internist at the General Clinic "Lysimachos Sarafianos," as a Specialist Internist and Scientific Collaborator at the Diabetology Center of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," and also as an Internist at the Central Polyclinic of IKA in Thessaloniki. Currently, in his private practice, he manages both routine and complex cases, with particular experience in conditions such as osteoporosis, hypercholesterolemia, and diabetes mellitus. Additionally, he actively participates in conferences and symposiums through lectures, research presentations, and announcements, and is a member of both Greek and international medical associations.

Katsamaka Vasiliki is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist and has maintained a private practice in Thessaloniki since 2006. She is a graduate of the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and has completed the four-year training program in Gestalt Psychotherapy at the Gestalt Foundation of Thessaloniki. She possesses extensive professional experience, having worked as a Psychologist and Trainer in numerous psychological support centers, which has equipped her with the appropriate knowledge and expertise to offer a wide range of specialized services in her office. Specifically, she provides Psychological Support, Psychotherapy, and Counseling services to adults and adolescents. The issues she addresses include depression, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, eating disorders, phobias, family and couple problems, parent counseling, and career guidance counseling. Finally, by attending extensive psychology seminars, she ensures continuous professional development and training in her field.

Karampasiadou Zoi is a licensed Psychologist and graduate of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, with a specialization in Clinical Psychology as well as School and Developmental Psychology. She holds a Master’s Degree in Human Resource Management from the Hellenic Management Association (EEDE).Her passion for Psychology led her to pursue further training in Psychotherapy through IAOTH, while her interest in the corporate sector motivated her to undertake additional studies in business administration, communication, and economics (EEDE).

She is a licensed Psychologist and is currently further training at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens in Stress Management and Health Promotion.She completed her internship at the Junior High School and High School for the Deaf of Thessaloniki, providing individual and group psychological support to children, adolescents, and their families. She has also offered psychological support services to vulnerable social groups within European Union programs for the long-term unemployed and has managed awareness and prevention programs for children, adolescents, and adults at both national and European levels.Over the past four years, she has been training executives and individuals in psychology-related topics focusing on motivation in physical activity, aiming at a holistic approach to well-being and quality of life. She actively participates in conferences and workshops on stress management, bullying prevention and intervention, and the prevention and management of burnout.She collaborates scientifically as a Psychologist with the Panhellenic Association for the Support of Individuals with Obesity “Imeroeessa” and the Scientific Group “Opsometha eis Philippous.”For the past fifteen years, she has also been active in communication and Human Resource Management roles within multinational companies, managing projects both in Greece and abroad.In parallel, she provides private psychological services through individual and group sessions, addressing a wide range of needs.As a Business Consultant, she specializes in recruitment and assessment, the implementation of assessment and development centers, and career transition support (outplacement).As a Psychologist, she provides support in confidence building and personal development, stress and anxiety management, individual and group interventions, couples therapy, smoking cessation support, as well as CV writing and job interview preparation.Her practice is located in the center of Thessaloniki, and all services are also available online through modern digital platforms.

Andreadis Vasileios is a Pathologist - Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Evosmos and a second one in the Depo area of Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specialized as a Specialist Pathologist at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," where he also served as a member of the Hospital's Scientific Council for three years. Subsequently, he specialized in Diabetology and completed postgraduate studies in "Health Unit Management." He has served as a Scientific Associate of the 1st Pathology Clinic of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou," and worked as a Pathologist at the Health Unit "I.K.A. Koufalia" for seven years. Finally, the doctor is an active member of the Diabetes Society of Northern Greece and the Pan-European Diabetes Association.

Litsas Ioannis is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Evosmos, Thessaloniki. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, menstrual disorders, osteoporosis, obesity and metabolism, and gynecological endocrinology. Additionally, Dr. Litsas is a scientific collaborator of the Pregnancy Endocrinology Unit of the 1st Obstetrics and Gynecology Clinic of Aristotle University at the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Papageorgiou." In his private practice, he provides services across the entire spectrum of endocrinology tailored to the specific needs of his patients. Finally, Dr. Litsas is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society.

Lazarou Lazaros MD is an Endocrinologist with a practice located in the center of Thessaloniki. He specialized in endocrinology, diabetes mellitus, and metabolism at the General Hospitals of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos" and "Hippokration." He worked as a trainee endocrinologist in the endocrinology and diabetology department at Vrinnevisjukhuset, Norrköping, Sweden. The physician has extensive experience in managing patients with thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (gestational and adult), osteoporosis, and metabolic syndrome. In his private practice, there is the capability to perform thyroid ultrasound examination (when indicated), ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration (FNA) of thyroid nodules, as well as the investigation of potential complications of diabetes mellitus. Additionally, the physician has a particular interest in gynecological endocrinology, including polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), menstrual disorders, hyperandrogenism (hirsutism, acne, and others), and menopause. Finally, due to his ongoing training, he has attended numerous conferences and seminars both in Greece and abroad, presenting findings at many of these events.

Katerina Voultsidou is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and specializes in Cognitive Behavioral Psychology, as well as in anxiety and stress management. She possesses a master's degree in Clinical and Community Psychology from the University of East London. She acquired her specialized knowledge by participating in the four-year training program of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research in Cognitive Behavioral Psychotherapy, as well as at the "Stiriksi" Psychotherapeutic Center. Additionally, during her career, she worked with the Self-Help Group of Alcoholics Anonymous. Currently, in her private practice, she can assist in the treatment of a range of conditions such as anxiety disorders, anorexia - bulimia, insomnia, various phobias, panic attacks, and sleep disorders. Finally, she has participated in various conferences on psychology-related topics and is a member of the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research and the Association of Greek Psychologists.

Η Αλεξιάδη Σοφία είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό διαιτολογικό γραφείο στο κέντρο της Θεσσαλονίκης. Είναι απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Διατροφής και Διαιτολογίας του ΑΤΕΙ Θεσσαλονίκης, από το οποίο αποφοίτησε με άριστα. Πραγματοποίησε την πρακτική της άσκηση σε ιδιωτικό διαιτολογικό γραφείο, όπου εκπαιδεύτηκε στη διατροφική αξιολόγηση, στον σχεδιασμό εξατομικευμένων προγραμμάτων διατροφής και στη διαχείριση κλινικών περιστατικών. Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει πληθώρα σεμιναρίων και επιστημονικών ημερίδων σχετικά με τις διατροφικές διαταραχές, τη νευρική ανορεξία, την παχυσαρκία, τον σακχαρώδη διαβήτη και το σύνδρομο ευερέθιστου εντέρου.

Ιδιαίτερο επιστημονικό ενδιαφέρον παρουσιάζει για την ίδια η διαχείριση των διατροφικών διαταραχών και η αποκατάσταση μιας υγιούς σχέσης με το φαγητό. Πιστεύει ότι η διατροφή δεν πρέπει να βασίζεται σε αυστηρούς περιορισμούς και ενοχές, αλλά να αποτελεί ένα εργαλείο φροντίδας του εαυτού και βελτίωσης της ποιότητας ζωής.

Στόχος της είναι να βοηθήσει κάθε άνθρωπο να αποκτήσει γνώσεις και δεξιότητες που θα τον συνοδεύουν σε όλη του τη ζωή, ώστε να μπορεί να τρέφεται ισορροπημένα, με αυτοπεποίθηση και χωρίς εξαρτήσεις από δίαιτες. Για τον λόγο αυτό, δίνει ιδιαίτερη έμφαση στη διατροφική εκπαίδευση, στην εξατομίκευση και στη δημιουργία βιώσιμων συνηθειών που μπορούν να διατηρηθούν μακροπρόθεσμα.

Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά διατροφικών διαταραχών, διαχείρισης βάρους και παχυσαρκίας, σακχαρώδη διαβήτη, λιπώδους διήθησης ήπατος, καρδιαγγειακών νοσημάτων, αρτηριακής υπέρτασης, παθήσεων θυρεοειδούς, συνδρόμου ευερέθιστου εντέρου (IBS), νόσου Crohn, παιδικής και εφηβικής διατροφής, διατροφής εγκυμοσύνης και θηλασμού, αθλητικής διατροφής, καθώς και vegetarian και vegan διατροφής.

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.

Eugenidou Christina is a Psychologist specializing in adolescents and adults and maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and two postgraduate degrees from Vrije Universiteit and University College London, respectively. Her experience over the past 10 years includes working with adolescents (both Greek and those with refugee or immigrant backgrounds), women victims of domestic violence, as well as adults. She accepts cases either online or in person.

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.

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.