Health professionals for Diet and nutrition

Meletiou Thaleia is a specialized Endocrinologist-Diabetologist with a private practice in Pagkrati. She has extensive clinical and research experience in Greece and Germany. She specialized in Endocrinology, Diabetology, and Metabolism at the University Hospital of Tübingen - Bad Cannstatt Hospital in Stuttgart, the University Hospital of Giessen, and the Endocrinology and Gestational Diabetes departments at the "Alexandra" University General Hospital in Athens. She actively participates in numerous endocrinology and diabetology conferences for continuous education and updates in her field. Additionally, she is a member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Athens Medical Association.

Ioanna Skrapari MD, PhD is a Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Argyroupoli. She studied Medicine at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Pathology at the General Hospital of Athens Alexandra. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens as well as a specialization degree in Diabetes Mellitus. Currently, after many years of experience, she is an NHS Director at the General Hospital of Athens Evangelismos and Head of the Diabetology Clinic of the 3rd Internal Medicine Department of the same hospital. She has participated as a speaker in numerous medical conferences and scientific seminars and possesses a rich body of work with publications in international and Greek scientific journals.

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.

Mpoukis Mixail is an Endocrinologist-Diabetologist who maintains a private practice in Heraklion, Crete. He is a distinguished PhD graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds specialty certifications in Endocrinology/Diabetology and Internal Medicine from the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at "Alexandra" Hospital. He has also been a Research Associate in the Psychopharmacology Department at the University of Reading, United Kingdom. The physician is highly qualified in his field, having been awarded the Academy of Athens Award in the Positive Sciences and the Greek Endocrinological Society Award. Moreover, he has an extensive teaching portfolio, serving as Assistant Professor of Endocrinology at the University of Crete and having taught postgraduate students at the Medical School of the University of Athens, as well as in numerous other private and public institutions. He has published and presented numerous papers at national and international levels. Lastly, the physician specializes in thyroid nodule fine-needle aspirations, having performed approximately 2,500 aspirations, and his clinic offers comprehensive obesity evaluation with modern management of obese patients.

Haroula Tsatsani is a Psychologist, graduate of the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), and a Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist, certified by the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOPS). She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). She has successfully completed the Master's Program in "Clinical Management of Addictions" at the Athens Medical School and has extensive clinical experience in public and private mental health institutions. She has collaborated with Day Centers (Ariadni–KMOP, Galini–Prometheus), the Psychological Support Hotline 10306, primary and secondary education schools as a school psychologist, as well as hospitals such as "Evangelismos". Additionally, she has experience in the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunctions, as well as supporting children and adolescents in shelters for unaccompanied minors. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Mets, providing psychotherapy to adults and adolescents facing difficulties in interpersonal relationships, mental disorders, psychosomatic symptoms, addictions, and other challenges. Simultaneously, she collaborates with the psychotherapeutic center "Psychoplefsi" in Athens and the Konstantakou office in Western Attica. She holds a Professional Practice License as a Psychologist (7894/12.10.2016) and receives consistent supervision and training, continuously advancing her personal and professional development.

Zisiadis Dimitris MD, MSc, PhDc, is a General Surgeon and Director of the Surgical Clinic at the Medical Center of Athens - Psychiko, with private practices in Kifisia, Agios Dimitrios, Ilion, and Psychiko. He is a PhD candidate at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a master's degree in Bioethics from the Medical School of Democritus University of Thrace. Additionally, it is worth mentioning his specialization in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg in France, Minimally Invasive surgery for inguinal hernia repair at IRCAD, and training in robot-assisted laparoscopic surgery. He has participated in thousands of surgeries for critically ill patients during his surgical practice in the public sector, as well as numerous advanced surgical reconstructions abroad, with a strong commitment to implementing these techniques in Greece. He has served as a collaborating Surgeon in numerous private centers in Greece, Italy, and the UK (London), participating in a wide range of general, laparoscopic, and robotic surgical procedures. He employs the most modern equipment and state-of-the-art techniques worldwide. He has also been trained in the repair of inguinal hernia, hydrocele, and ventral hernia using double mesh and local anesthesia. Finally, he has actively participated in numerous surgical conferences in Greece and courses organized by the Hellenic Surgical Society.

Mpaltas Ioannis is a General Surgeon with a private practice in Nea Erythraia. He specializes in Minimally Invasive, Laparoscopic Gastrointestinal Surgery as well as Colorectal Surgery. Additionally, he has expertise in modern proctologic surgery (hemorrhoids, anal fissure, pilonidal cyst). He has extensive experience in the effective and safe surgical management of obesity, hiatal hernia, digestive system disorders, and abdominal wall hernias. Furthermore, alongside his private practice, he collaborates with major private clinics in Attica, including Mitera, Athens Medical Group (Peristeri clinic), Mediterraneo, Doctor's Hospital, and Attiko Hospital.

Dr. Papadopoulou Efi, MD, MSc, PhD, is an Internist - Diabetologist and maintains a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Patras, holds a Master's Degree specializing in Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity, as well as a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a medical specialization in Diabetes Mellitus. She completed her specialty training in Internal Medicine at the Therapeutic Clinic of the University of Athens at GNA "Alexandra" Hospital, while also receiving clinical training in Diabetes Mellitus at the Diabetes Clinic of the same institution. Currently, she maintains a private practice in Athens and concurrently works as an Internist Consultant at the 7th Internal Medicine Clinic of HYGEIA Hospital. Her clinical and research interests encompass the full spectrum of Internal Medicine, with particular emphasis on Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity.

Η Λαγιάκου Λυδία και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στα Άνω Πατήσια. Ολοκλήρωσε τις σπουδές της στην Ψυχολογία (BaHons) στο Αμερικανικό Κολλέγιο Ελλάδος Deree αποκτώντας διπλό πτυχίο από το εν λόγω ίδρυμα αλλά και από το Open University της Αγγλίας. Κατά τη διάρκεια των σπουδών της είχε λάβει υποτροφία από το International Honors Program του κολλεγίου, ενώ τα τελευταία δύο χρόνια των σπουδών της συμμετείχε σε πρόγραμμα εθελοντισμού και μετεκπαίδευσης στο Γενικού Στρατιωτικού Νοσοκομείου Αθηνών 401 στο τμήμα της Διασυνδετικής Ψυχιατρικής. Στη συνέχεια ολοκλήρωσε το μεταπτυχιακό της πάνω στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχολογία και Ψυχοθεραπεία (MSc). Ταυτόχρονα, παρακολούθησε ποικίλα σεμινάρια όπως Ψυχοθεραπεία με επίκεντρο το συναίσθημα (Emotion-Focused Therapy) και Άβατον - Οριακές Περιπτώσεις (με θέμα την οριακή διαταραχή προσωπικότητας ιδωμένη μέσα από την ψυχαναλυτική σκοπιά). Επίσης, έχει παρευρεθεί στο 1ο Συνέδριο Ψυχοθεραπείας της Ψυχιατρικής και στο Διεθνές Συνέδριο Υπαρξιακής Ψυχοθεραπείας του 2023. Τέλος, πραγματοποιεί συνεδρίες βραχείας ψυχοθεραπείας εθελοντικά στην Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (Ε.Π.Α.Ψ.Υ.).

Επί του παρόντος, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη ψυχοθεραπεύτρια Συστημικής προσέγγισης σε εγκεκριμένο εκπαιδευτικό κέντρο στην Αθήνα και παρακολουθεί ποικίλα σεμινάρια και εκπαιδεύσεις πιστοποίησης.

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.

Dr Kapitsimadis Fragkiskos is a General Practitioner and operates two private clinics located at Kifisias Avenue 119 and Solomou Dionysiou Street 22 in Marousi. He holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, with a dissertation titled "The effects of atmospheric pollution on the respiratory system of postal workers: A study in the Attica basin." He specialized in General Medicine at the General State Hospital of Athens and holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, as well as a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens. Additionally, Dr Kapitsimadis was awarded the Environmental Sensitivity Award in the category of "scientific study" during the Oikopolis 2010 event.

Iakovou Aleksandra is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist (MSc-CBT) who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia and collaborates with a psychotherapy center in downtown Athens. She studied Psychology at the University of Greenwich in England (BSc) and has been trained in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Additionally, she completed postgraduate studies in Health Psychology at the University of Lancashire in England. She has also completed the Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) program. She completed her internship at "The Smile of the Child," where she provided psychological support to children up to 8 years old, as well as at "18 and Over," where she conducted sessions with individuals with eating disorders. Her focus is on the treatment of anxiety, depression, eating disorders, pain management, as well as enhancing self-confidence and changing behaviors that lead to the adoption of a balanced diet. Psychotherapy aids in self-recognition, as each person learns more about their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This is when the desired change begins.

Η Αγγελική Μουσταφά Μήτση, η Σωτηρία Τούντα και η Ελισάβετ Οικονομόπουλου είναι βραβευμένες Ψυχολόγοι - Ψυχοθεραπεύτριες και εδρεύουν στη Νέα Ερυθραία. Η Μουσταφά - Μήτση Αγγελική είναι πτυχιούχος Ψυχολογίας του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος δύο Μεταπτυχιακών τίτλων: “Family and Human Development” (MSc) από το Arizona State University της Αμερικής και στο “HRM” (MSc) από το AUEB. Έχει λάβει τετραετή εκπαίδευση που την πιστοποιεί ως ψυχοθεραπεύτρια στην Συνθετική προσέγγιση από το Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (EIIP). Έχει επιπλέον επιμορφωθεί στο Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών στη Συμβουλευτική´ και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας και στην Παιδοψυχολογία. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία με όλες τις ηλικιακές ομάδες. Είναι μέχρι και σήμερα Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική "Σινούρη", και έχει διατελέσει στο παρελθόν Ψυχολόγος και στο ΕΠΑΨΥ. Είναι εξειδικευμένη στην Συνθετική, Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφοριστική, Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και στην Κλινικη Ψυχοθεραπεία, βάση της επαγγελματικής της πορείας. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων και του British Psychological Society. 

Η Σωτηρία Τούντα είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών και κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών, με κατάρτιση σε σύγχρονες κλινικές θεωρίες και πρακτικές της Ψυχικής Υγείας. Έχει εκπαιδευτεί στη χορήγηση και ερμηνεία προβολικών δοκιμασιών (TAT, CAT) και στο Παιδικό Ιχνογράφημα, εφαρμόζοντάς τα στη δυναμική αξιολόγηση παιδιών, εφήβων και ενηλίκων. Η κλινική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει το Παιδοψυχιατρικό Τμήμα του Νοσοκομείου Παίδων Πεντέλης, καθώς και τα Εξωτερικά Ιατρεία, τις Γενικές Εφημερίες και το Ειδικό Ιατρείο Νευροψυχιατρικών Νοσημάτων του Αιγινητείου Νοσοκομείου, όπου συμμετείχε σε διαδικασίες διαγνωστικής αξιολόγησης και παρακολούθησης περιστατικών.

Παράλληλα, έχει παρακολουθήσει κύκλους ψυχαναλυτικής και λακανικής εκπαίδευσης, συμπεριλαμβανομένων σεμιναρίων της Νέας Λακανικής Σχολής – Ακαδημίας Κλινικών Σπουδών Αθήνας, ενώ η πρακτική της στο ΕΠΨΥ πραγματοποιήθηκε υπό λακανική εποπτεία. Η προσέγγισή της εστιάζει στη βαθιά κατανόηση της εσωτερικής εμπειρίας και των σχέσεων, με συνέπεια και σταθερή θεραπευτική παρουσία. Παρέχει ψυχοδυναμική υποστήριξη σε ενήλικες, εφήβους και παιδιά.

Η Ελισάβετ Οικονομοπούλου είναι Ψυχολόγος - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια, απόφοιτη του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου, με μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Ιατρική Σχολή του ΕΚΠΑ στο πρόγραμμα «Προαγωγή και Αγωγή Υγείας». Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύεται στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία μέσω του τετραετούς προγράμματος του Εργαστηρίου Διερεύνησης Ανθρωπίνων Σχέσεων, πιστοποιημένου από την ΕΛΕΣΥΘ και την EFTA.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία στην παροχή ψυχολογικής υποστήριξης στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Άγιος Γεώργιος» και στο 401 Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών, με ιδιαίτερη ενασχόληση στην υποστήριξη ογκολογικών ασθενών και στη χρήση κλινικών διαγνωστικών εργαλείων. Παράλληλα, δραστηριοποιείται στην παράλληλη στήριξη παιδιών και εφήβων με Διαταραχή Αυτιστικού Φάσματος (ΔΑΦ), ενισχύοντας την προσαρμογή, τη λειτουργικότητα και την ψυχοκοινωνική τους ανάπτυξη.

Με συνεχή επιστημονική κατάρτιση μέσω συνεδρίων και σεμιναρίων, ακολουθεί τις αρχές της Συστημικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, προσεγγίζοντας το άτομο μέσα στο οικογενειακό και κοινωνικό του πλαίσιο. Παρέχει ψυχολογική υποστήριξη και συμβουλευτική με στόχο την ενδυνάμωση, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και την προσωπική ανάπτυξη κάθε θεραπευόμενου.

Dr. Ioannis Virlos is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Glyfada. He graduated from the Medical School of Alexandroupolis, Democritus University of Thrace, obtaining his medical degree in 1990. In 2000, he earned a Master’s degree in Surgical Sciences (MSc in Surgical Sciences) as well as a Diploma from Imperial College London (Diploma Imperial College), United Kingdom. In 2009, he was awarded a Doctorate (Medical Doctorate) from the University of Manchester, UK.He has been a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (FRCSEd.) since 1998 and of the Intercollegiate Board in Surgery of the United Kingdom (FRCS (Gen Surg)) since 2008. Since 2011, he has been a Fellow of the European Board of Surgery in the field of Colorectal Surgery (FEBS (Coloproctology)).Dr Ioannis Virlos is a specialized colorectal and bariatric surgeon, also trained in minimally invasive surgery — both laparoscopic and robotic. He has received training not only in Greece but also in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Belgium.After completing his military service in 1992, he trained in General Surgery in hospitals in Athens and the United Kingdom between 1992 and 1999, obtaining his specialty title in General Surgery in 1999. From 2002 to 2012, he served as a surgical consultant in hospitals in the UK, Australia, Belgium, and Greece. Specifically, he worked at the following hospitals in the UK: North Middlesex, Arrowe Park, Derriford, Torbay, Exeter, Cheltenham, and North Bristol, as well as at Sir Charles Gairdner University Hospital in Perth, Australia, and Sotiria Hospital in Athens (as Senior Consultant).During the same period, he received advanced training in laparoscopic colorectal surgery and laparoscopic bariatric surgery at Singleton Hospital in Swansea, UK, and Heilighart Ziekenhuis in Roeselare, Belgium.From 2012 to 2021, he worked as a Consultant Surgeon at the following hospitals in the UK: Ealing Hospital, Homerton University Hospital, John Radcliffe & Churchill Hospitals in Oxford, Royal Hampshire County Hospital, Northampton General Hospital, and University Hospitals of Derby and Burton. He returned to Greece in 2021.Since 2023, Mr. Virlos has been the Director of Surgery at Metropolitan General Hospital in Athens. He also serves as the General Secretary of the Hellenic Society of Coloproctology. Finally, for the period 2025–2028, he will represent Greece at the European Society of Coloproctology.

Welcome.

As the founder and lead physician of a private practice, my goal is to provide comprehensive medical care that combines rigorous scientific evidence with a patient-centered approach.

Education & Specialization: I am a member of the Swiss Medical Association and a graduate of Medicine with a Master of Science (MSc) in Social-Preventive Medicine and Quality in Healthcare from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. My clinical experience is multidimensional, having served in critical departments such as Internal Medicine, High Dependency Units (HDU), COVID-19 wards, and Emergency Departments (ER). Additionally, I hold International Certifications in Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) from the National Health Care Provider Solutions (NHCPS) in the USA.

Clinical Focus: Respiratory & Urinary Tract Infections, Metabolic Diseases & Obesity:

With extensive experience in treating obesity, I specialize in the management of patients with cardiometabolic risk factors. At our practice, we treat cases of both upper and lower respiratory tract infections, as well as urinary tract infections. We also manage patients across the full spectrum of cardiometabolic diseases and Chronic Condition Management, including: Arterial Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus, Dyslipidemia (High Cholesterol Levels), Obesity. We offer personalized treatment plans that target the root of metabolic disorders, based on scientific evidence and a patient-centered approach.

Scientific Work & International Recognition: My commitment to medical science is reflected in my active participation in the international research community:

·       Medical Associations: Member of the Hellenic Medical Association, the European Federation of Internal Medicine (EFIM), and a member of the Swiss Medical Association (MEBEKO).

·       Research Activity: Author of over 60 publications and presentations at top-tier conferences, including the European Congress of Internal Medicine (ECIM).

·       Collaborations: Scientific Collaborator for the international AlliGatOr study (appendectomy outcomes) and Guest Editor for the American Journal of Biomedical Science & Research.

Dimitris Mpertsias is a Specialist in Internal Medicine. He has completed his undergraduate and postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a postgraduate diploma in "Diabetes Mellitus and Obesity." Additionally, he has received further training in Lipidology and Cardiometabolic Medicine. He is also certified in obesity management (SCOPE) by the World Obesity Federation. In his private practice, he provides specialized advisory, diagnostic, and therapeutic services covering the clinical spectrum of Internal Medicine diseases, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, infections, anemia, adult vaccinations, and preventive screening planning. He has authored numerous publications in Greek and international scientific journals and actively follows international medical advancements related to his field, adhering to contemporary international therapeutic protocols with patient safety and protection as his top priority. Finally, he is a member of the Society for the Study of Risk Factors for Vascular Diseases and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Το Nutrimed Ζωγράφου - Παξιμαδάς Χρήστος εδρεύει στη περιοχή του Ζωγράφου. Ο Παξιμαδάς Χρήστος MSc είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και Επιστημονικά Υπεύθυνος του Nutrimed Ζωγράφου. Έχει πραγματοποιήσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στο τμήμα "Επιστήμης Τροφίμων και Διατροφής του Ανθρώπου" του Γεωπονικού Πανεπιστημίου, με ειδίκευση στην "Διατροφή του Ανθρώπου, Δημόσια Υγεία και Πολιτικές" και κατέχει πτυχίο διαιτολόγου - διατροφολόγου του τμήματος Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Επίσης, η πρακτική του άσκηση πραγματοποιήθηκε σε Νοσοκομεία της Αθήνας όπως το Νοσοκομείο "Αγία Όλγα", το Παίδων "Αγία Σοφία", το "Θριάσιο", το "Σωτηρία" και το "Αλεξάνδρα", όπου ειδικεύτηκε πάνω σε κλινικά νοσήματα, ενώ μέχρι το 2021 εργαζόταν στην Ευρωκλινική Αθηνών. Το 2021 διορίστηκε στο ΓΝΑ 417 ΝΙΜΤΣ όπου εργάζεται μέχρι και σήμερα. Ακόμα, έχει παρακολουθήσει και παρακολουθεί πλήθος συνεδρίων, σεμιναρίων και ημερίδων που σχετίζονται με τη διατροφή, ενώ έχει εργαστεί σε αθλητικά σωματεία ποδοσφαίρου και μπάσκετ. Τέλος, από το 2015 εως το 2021 διετέλεσε ταμίας του Πανελλήνιου Συλλόγου Διαιτολόγων - Διατροφολόγων και από το 2022 έως σήμερα Γενικός Γραμματέας.

Η Αθηνά Φλώρου είναι συνεργάτιδα του κου Παξιμαδά στο Nutrimed Ζωγράφου. Αποφοίτησε από το Τμήμα Επιστήμης Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών το 2022, ολοκληρώνοντας με επιτυχία τις προπτυχιακές της σπουδές. Κατά τη διάρκεια της πρακτικής της άσκησης στο 251 Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αεροπορίας, απέκτησε πολύτιμες γνώσεις και εμπειρία στην υποστήριξη θρέψης, τον σχεδιασμό

εξατομικευμένων διαιτολογίων, τη διατροφική συμβουλευτική και την αξιολόγηση της θρεπτικής κατάστασης των ασθενών. Συνέχισε τις σπουδές της στο University College London (UCL), όπου απέκτησε μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και Κλινική Διατροφή με βαθμό άριστα. Στο πλαίσιο της μεταπτυχιακής της εκπαίδευσης, εργάστηκε στο St Ann’s Hospital/Eating Disorder Service, συμβάλλοντας σημαντικά στην αποκατάσταση ασθενών με διατροφικές διαταραχές. Δημιουργούσε εξειδικευμένα διατροφικά προγράμματα και συνεργαζόταν στενά με την ιατρική και θεραπευτική ομάδα του νοσοκομείου για την ολιστική προσέγγιση της αποκατάστασης των ασθενών. Η Αθηνά είναι μέλος του Πανελλήνιου Συλλόγου Διαιτολόγων-Διατροφολόγων (ΠΣΔΔ), της European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN) και του Association for Nutrition (AfN) της Αγγλίας. Έχει επίσης εργαστεί για 3 χρόνια σε διαιτολογικά γραφεία, όπου απέκτησε ουσιαστική εμπειρία στη διαχείριση διατροφικών αναγκών, στον σχεδιασμό εξατομικευμένων διατροφικών πλάνων και στη διατροφική υποστήριξη ατόμων με διάφορους ιατρικούς και διατροφικούς στόχους.