Health professionals for Diet and nutrition

Ziros Konstantinos PhD is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Peristeri. He holds a doctorate from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and has received postgraduate training in human nutrition with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition at the University of Glasgow, UK. Additionally, he specializes in eating disorders in children and sports nutrition, expertise gained during his training at the National Centre for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom. Besides his private practice, he is a Scientific Collaborator at Evivos Med. Furthermore, he contributes articles online and in local newspapers and participates in numerous scientific conferences addressing topics related to nutrition, health, and psychology.

Mata Eirini BSc is a Psychologist - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Kolonaki. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and holds a professional license to practice. She is currently undertaking postgraduate training in Relational Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Relational and Group Psychotherapy (ISOP). She has been in personal therapy since 2010 and under supervision since 2023. She is a member of the International Association for Relational Psychoanalysis and Psychotherapy (IARPP) and the American Group Psychotherapy Association (AGPA). As part of her personal development and professional training, she participates in conferences, workshops, and educational seminars. Her aim is to enhance psychological resilience, facilitate the patient’s adaptation to new challenges and situations with flexibility and confidence, and ultimately, to promote self-awareness and personal integration.

Prokopiou Maria is an Endocrinologist with private practices in Mavili Square and Gerakas. She holds a postgraduate diploma in healthcare management from the Hellenic Open University and a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes Unit of the 1st Internal Medicine Clinic of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, at the General Hospital "Laiko." Additionally, she has attended Medical Acupuncture seminars at the AcuScience International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center. She possesses valuable professional and clinical experience in the diagnosis, prevention, and therapeutic management of endocrine gland disorders, specifically affecting the thyroid, parathyroids, pancreas, ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, pituitary gland, and hypothalamus, as well as diabetes mellitus and obesity. She also manages cases such as metabolic bone diseases - osteoporosis, female and male endocrinology, and hypertension. Finally, she is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Diabetes Association, and the European Society of Endocrinology.

Piki Eirini works as a psychologist, psychotherapist, family therapist, lecturer and supervisor. She is a member of the ‘Greek Psychological Association’ as well as the ‘Hellenic Association of Systemic Therapy (HELASYTH). She has also obtained the European Certificate in Psychology (EuroPsy), and a work license as a psychologist (No. 5522/07). She completed her undergraduate degree (BSc) at the University of North London and her postgraduate (MA) and doctoral (PhD) studies at Goldsmiths University of London. Furthermore, she completed a training in individual, group and family psychotherapy at the Laboratory for the Study of Human Relations. She has worked for several years in different contexts in the field of psychology, such as in prisons, nursing homes and orphanages. She has given lectures at Goldsmiths University of London (UK) and at Mediterranean College (Greece). Since 2002, she has taken part in several seminars, with the aim of informing either the laymen or specific groups, such as parents, teachers and/or mental health care professionals. Since 2005, she has been working in private practice at her office in Agia Paraskevi, Athens, as a psychologist-psychotherapist for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, as a group therapist, and also as a supervisor. Moreover, since 2005, she has been cooperating with a number of nurseries and, since 2012, she is in collaboration with the European Network of Women, which is an NGO dealing with issues of interfamilial violence and racial discrimination.

Tsoukala Xrysoula MD is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist who maintains private practices in Aigaleo and Glyfada. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Subsequently, she specialized in Pathology and then in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism at the General University Hospital "Attikon" as well as at the Athens Children's General Hospital "Panagiota & Aglaia Kyriakou." Additionally, she has completed postgraduate courses in Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism. The physician has extensive clinical experience and is specialized in diabetes mellitus, thyroid and parathyroid glands, as well as in the management of obesity and metabolic disorders. Finally, she has attended numerous scientific conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Panagi Sokratis is a Mental Health Counselor - Psychotherapist with a private practice in Larnaca. He graduated from Intercollege Nicosia in the field of Psychology and pursued postgraduate studies at the University of Derby (United Kingdom) in Integrative Counseling and Psychotherapy. As a Psychotherapist, he has extensive experience managing anxiety, depression, obsessions, compulsions, addictions, anger, post-traumatic stress, eating disorders, grief, interpersonal relationships, and more. Additionally, he has provided his services to schools, private institutes, NGOs, international organizations, rehabilitation centers, hospitals (private and military), prisons, businesses, and the media (television and radio stations, magazines, blogs).

Miliordou Kristi MBA, MSc, MBPsS is a Psychologist, Psychotherapist - Sports Psychologist - Psychotherapy for Adolescents and Adults and maintains a private practice in Marousi. She is a Psychology graduate of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with further training in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy at Aiginiteio Hospital and in Health Psychology, holds a Certificate in Psychology for High Performance Sports, and a Professional Diploma in Neurobiology and Psychology in Team Sports from Barca Innovation Hub, Universitas. Additionally, she has specialized in Health Unit Management, Sports Management, and Marketing. Currently, she works as an independent professional psychologist at her office in Marousi, as a Sports Psychologist at the Olympiacos BC Academy, and as an external collaborator-psychologist for employees through the company Hellas EAP. Furthermore, she participates in conferences related to Mental Health and has created the asynchronous seminar "Small Movements - Big Changes, The Beginning of a New Life," focusing on integrating exercise and movement into daily life.

Together with her colleagues at the office, they operate as a Team with continuous collaboration and supervision, offering scientifically substantiated and high-quality care.

Kourgia Vasiliki is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates the dietary office "Diet for you" in Neo Iraklio. She studied in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at A.T.E.I Sitias, specializing in Eating Disorders at the postgraduate level. She has collaborated with the Central Clinic of Athens, with the obesity team of surgeon Mr. Grigoropoulos, and works systematically as a nutrition consultant in gyms and aesthetic centers. She has participated in various informative programs on state and private television as well as radio productions. Her articles have been published in magazines such as Vita, Armonia, as well as on several websites. In September 2014, she participated in the Stavros Niarchos Foundation program in remote areas involving anthropometric measurements in adults and children and providing information on promoting healthy nutrition for adults and children. She has taken part in various talks and conferences as a speaker on topics related to nutritional behaviors of adults and children, childhood obesity, and people with osteoporosis issues. She has attended various seminars on nutrition topics and conferences concerning new developments in nutrition and obesity. Her continuing education is ongoing through conferences and seminars on nutrition and psychology.

Dr. Grammatikou Sofia, MD, PhD, is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Chaidari. She holds a PhD from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens with a dissertation titled "Health Maintenance Intervention in the Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus." She is also a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in Endocrinology at the Korgialenio-Benakeio General Hospital of Athens. Dr. Grammatikou manages cases across the entire spectrum of Endocrinology, with particular expertise in the management of gestational diabetes as well as type 1 and type 2 diabetes. She is specialized in monitoring diabetic patients using insulin pumps. The clinic is equipped with modern thyroid ultrasound technology. During a diabetic patient visit, a comprehensive clinical examination, neuropathy assessment, training on the use of injectable therapeutic treatments, and dietary guidance are provided. Finally, Dr. Grammatikou is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Hellenic Endocrinological Society, and the Hellenic Diabetes Association.

Η Κατερίνα Αγόρου είναι Κλινική Ψυχολόγος MSc - Ψυχοθεραπεύτρια με Άδεια Ασκήσεως Επαγγέλματος (Αρ. Πρωτοκόλλου:1930/21.04.2020) και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Ολοκλήρωσε τις Προπτυχιακές Σπουδές της στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Κρήτης και στη συνέχεια απέκτησε Μεταπτυχιακό Τίτλο στην Κλινική και Κοινοτική Ψυχολογία από το University of East London. Παράλληλα, εκπαιδεύτηκε στη Γνωσιακή Συμπεριφορική Θεραπεία (CBT) από την Ελληνική Εταιρία Έρευνας της Συμπεριφοράς, με πιστοποίηση από την European Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies.

Διαθέτει εμπειρία σε κλινικά και συμβουλευτικά πλαίσια, έχοντας εργαστεί με ενήλικες, παιδιά και οικογένειες. Παρείχε υπηρεσίες ψυχοθεραπείας ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης σε Κέντρα Διάγνωσης και Θεραπείας Διαταραχών, καθώς και σε πλατφόρμες Διαδικτυακής Ψυχοθεραπείας, πραγματοποιώντας ατομικές συνεδρίες σε ενήλικες. Επιπλέον, έχει εμπειρία σε ψυχιατρικά πλαίσια, με συμμετοχή σε ομαδικές θεραπείες και υποστηρικτική προσέγγιση ατόμων με ψυχικές διαταραχές. Τα τελευταία χρόνια διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στην πόλη της Λάρισας.

Αναλαμβάνει περιστατικά που σχετίζονται με άγχος, κατάθλιψη, φοβίες, διαχείριση συναισθημάτων, διαχείριση πένθους, δυσκολίες στις σχέσεις και στην εικόνα εαυτού, διαταραχές πρόσληψης τροφής, διαταραχές προσωπικότητας, κακοποίηση και δυσκολίες που σχετίζονται με το τραύμα.

Στόχος της είναι η δημιουργία ενός ασφαλούς και υποστηρικτικού πλαισίου, όπου κάθε άνθρωπος μπορεί να εκφραστεί ελεύθερα και να επεξεργαστεί τις δυσκολίες του. Δίνει έμφαση στην ενσυναίσθηση, την εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση και τη συνεργατική σχέση θεραπευτή - θεραπευόμενου.

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.

Mixailidis Xristos is a General Practitioner with a private practice in Piraeus. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specialized in General Medicine at the Thriasio General Hospital of Elefsina. He has extensive professional experience, having worked at the General Hospital of Amfissa, the Neuropsychiatric Clinic "Agios Gerasimos," the Clinic "Kyaneus Stavros," and within the SOS doctors network. Additionally, he has served as an instructor at the Public IEK of Elefsina and Mandra. To date, alongside his private practice, he serves as a Physician at the Dialysis Unit of the Athens Medical Center. Furthermore, he has participated in numerous conferences, postgraduate seminars, and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in his field and has contributed to several studies and research projects. Finally, the doctor is a member of the Hellenic Society of General/Family Medicine.

Marilena Nikolidaki RD BSc cMSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Rethymno. She is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the School of Health Sciences at the Hellenic Mediterranean University, and she is also pursuing a postgraduate program in "Nutrition & Public Health" at the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has attended numerous educational programs and seminars, acquiring further knowledge in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition, diabetes mellitus and obesity, endocrinological issues in children and adolescents related to weight management. Additionally, she has completed practical training seminars at the Nutrition Department of the General Hospital of Athens "Evangelismos." Concurrently, the Nutritionist is an active member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists, as well as the Hellenic Society of Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (GrEspen). Since 2024, she has maintained her private dietetic office at 30 Emmanouil Portaliou Street in the center of Rethymno.

Dr. Traulos Aleksios, MD, is a Specialist Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with a private practice in Athens. He graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He completed his specialty training in "Endocrinology - Diabetes - Metabolism" at the University Hospitals "Laiko" and "Alexandra". He has extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis and management of thyroid disorders, diabetes mellitus (juvenile or type 1, adult or type 2, gestational), and osteoporosis. Specifically, the physician undertakes the implementation of continuous insulin infusion pumps in his practice for the treatment of insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus. Furthermore, on a daily basis, he manages a variety of other endocrine disorders such as calcium metabolism disorders, dyslipidemias, obesity, menstrual disturbances, acne/hirsutism, adrenal and pituitary gland diseases. Dr. Traulos is a regular member of the Hellenic Endocrine Society and the Athens Medical Association. Lastly, he has participated in clinical studies and authored scientific papers, many of which have been presented at conferences and published in international journals.

Anastasiou Savvina is a Psychologist and Scientific Director at the Psychotherapeutic Center - Multipurpose Space Animus Corpus, located in Ilisia. She holds a degree in Psychology from the Department of Psychology at Panteion University and received further training in Clinical Psychopathology at the Athens University Hospital "Aiginiteio." Additionally, she has attended educational seminars on Psychotraumatology, a Counseling Psychology workshop, as well as training in the MMPI-II Personality Test. The psychotherapeutic interventions she applies include Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy and EMDR. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Psychological Society and the Hellenic Olympians Association, due to her distinction in Synchronized Swimming.

Η Ηλιάδου Ελισάβετ MD, MSc είναι Παθολόγος - Διαβητολόγος με ιδιωτικό ιατρείο στη Νέα Σμύρνη. Αποφοίτησε από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Πανεπιστημίου της Padova Ιταλίας με άριστα. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στο τμήμα Μεταβολικών Νοσημάτων και Διαβήτη της Πανεπιστημιακής Ενδοκρινολογικής Κλινικής του Πανεπιστημίου της Padova για 3 συνεχή χρόνια, αποκτώντας κλινική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση διαβητικών και παχύσαρκων ασθενών, ενώ διεξήγαγε και παράλληλο ερευνητικό έργο στο μεταβολισμό των πρωτεϊνών στους διαβητικούς ασθενείς. Εκπαιδεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στην Πολυκλινική Αθηνών και στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών "Ευαγγελισμός". Τον Οκτώβριο 2005 έλαβε το τίτλο ειδικότητας Παθολογίας. Κατόπιν, εξειδικεύθηκε στη Διαβητολογία στην Ενδοκρινολογική Κλινική και στο Διαβητολογικό Ιατρείο του Αντικαρκινικού Nοσοκομείου Πειραιά "Μεταξά". Από το 2006 έως το 2010 εργάστηκε ως επιμελήτρια στη Παθολογική Κλινική του Νοσοκομείου Metropolitan. Από το 2010 μέχρι σήμερα είναι επιστημονικός συνεργάτης του Νοσοκομείου Metropolitan και του Mediterraneo Hospital. Από το 2013 έως το 2018 ήταν υπεύθυνη του τμήματος Διαβήτη - Παχυσαρκίας - Μεταβολισμού της Βιοκλινικής Αθηνών. Το 2011 έλαβε μεταπτυχιακή εκπαίδευση με τίτλο Master Pactitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity για την αντιμετώπιση των Διατροφικών Διαταραχών και της Παχυσαρκίας από το Κέντρο Εκπαίδευσης και Αντιμετώπισης Διατροφικών Διαταραχών υπό την αιγίδα του National Centre For Eating Disordes της Αγγλίας. Τέλος, πραγματοποίησε διετή φοίτηση του προγράμματος μεταπτυχιακών σπουδών στην "Αισθητική Ιατρική και Θεραπευτική" των Πανεπιστημίων Torino και Camerino της Ιταλίας, ενώ το 2019 έλαβε το δίπλωμα Master of Science in "Aesthetic Medicine and Therapeutics.

ΠΡΟΣΦΕΡΟΜΕΝΕΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ

ΧΡΟΝΙΑ ΝΟΣΗΜΑΤΑ ΠΟΥ ΑΠΤΟΝΤΑΙ ΤΗΣ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ

• Ιατρική φροντίδα και διαχείρηση ασθενών με χρόνιες παθήσεις που αφορούν στην ειδικότητα της Παθολογίας (υπέρταση, λοιμώξεις, υπερλιπιδαιμίες, παθήσεις του αναπνευστικού, του ουροποιητικού, νοσήματα του ήπατος κ.λπ.) • Οστεοπόρωση.

ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ Σ. ΔΙΑΒΗΤΗ • Ολιστική διαχείριση ασθενών με σ. διαβήτη τύπου 1 και 2 . • Πρόληψη, έγκαιρη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση των μικρο και μακροαγγειακών επιπλοκών του σ. διαβήτη ( στεφανιαία νόσος, αγγειακό εγκεφαλικό επεισόδιο, περιφερική αποφρακτική αγγειοπάθεια, διαβητική νεφροπάθεια, νευροπάθεια και αμφιβληστροειδοπάθεια ). • Εκπαίδευση στον αυτοέλεγχο, στη χρήση της τεχνολογίας για συνεχή παρακολούθηση του σακχάρου αίματος ακόμα και εξ αποστάσεως με τη μέθοδο CGM Libre, στη διαχείριση της ινσουλινοθεραπείας, κυρίως στο διαβήτη τύπου 1, καθώς και στις διατροφικές συνήθειες. Συναχής ενημέρωση και υποστήριξη διαβητικών ασθενών. • Υποστροφή του διαβήτη με το εξειδικευμένο πρόγραμμα ιατρικής διατροφής ( Medical Nutrition) χωρίς τη χρήση φαρμακευτικής αγωγής. • Διαβήτης Κύησης : έγκαιρη διάγνωση και αντιμετώπιση. • Πρόληψη εμφάνισης του Διαβήτη Κύησης σε γυναίκες αναπαραγωγικής ηλικίας, υψηλού κινδύνου για εμφάνιση Διαβήτη Κύησης. • Προδιαβήτης και Καρδιο-νεφρο-ηπατο-μεταβολικό Σύνδρομο.

ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ ΠΑΧΥΣΑΡΚΙΑΣ • Πρόληψη και αντιμετώπιση της Παχυσαρκίας με εξατομικευμένο πρόγραμμα ιατρικής διατροφής ( Medical Nutrition ) για απώλεια βάρους με ή χωρίς τη χρήση των νέων ενέσιμων θεραπειών για την Παχυσαρκία ( Wegovy, Mounjaro )

Διατροφική αγωγή-Αλλαγή διατροφικής συμπεριφοράς.

• Δυνατότητα παρακολούθησης ασθενών για απώλεια βάρους σε απομακρυσμένα μέρη της Ελλάδας με τη χρήση της τεχνολογίας και της τεχνιτής νοημοσύνης. • Μέτρηση Βασικού Μεταβολισμού ( BMR ) και ανάλυση σύστασης σώματος.

. Ολιστική διαχείρηση του ασθενούς με παχυσαρκία ( πέρα από την απώλεια βάρους )

ΚΑΡΔΙΟΜΕΤΑΒΟΛΙΚΟ ΙΑΤΡΕΙΟ • Πρόληψη καρδιαγγειακών νοσημάτων, εκτίμηση καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου και άμεση παρέμβαση στα άτομα υψηλού καρδιαγγειακού κινδύνου.

ΛΟΙΠΕΣ ΙΑΤΡΙΚΕΣ ΥΠΗΡΕΣΙΕΣ • Αντιμετώπιση οξέων περιστατικών με δυνατότητα νοσηλείας και παρακολούθησης του ασθενούς σε Ιδιωτικές Κλινικές- Θεραπευτήρια (Metropolitan, Mediterraneo, Bioclinic ). • Ιατρικές επισκέψεις κατ’ οίκον • Έκδοση ιατρικών πιστοποιητικών ( για αθλητικές δραστηριότητες, πρόσληψη στο Δημόσιο, υγειονομικού ενδιαφέροντος ) • Πιστοποιητικό υγείας για έκδοση και ανανέωση διπλώματος οδήγησης • Αναγεννητική Ιατρική και Αντιγήρανση. • Αισθητική Ιατρική. • Αναίμακτη Αισθητική Χειρουργική. • Συμβουλευτική Υγείας ( Health Coaching ). Πιστοποιημένη Health Coach από το ΕΚΠΑ

Lemonidou Anastasia is a General Practitioner maintaining a private practice in Kolonaki. She is a certified trainer from the University of Crete (health coach) specializing in chronic respiratory conditions, with postgraduate studies in Emergency Medicine from the University of West Attica. Additionally, she holds certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation. She possesses extensive clinical experience, having served as an Assistant General Medicine Physician at the Alexandra Health Unit, a collaborator with the Piraeus Football Federation, the scientific director of medical and pharmaceutical companies, and a collaborator with surgical clinics at the 251 Air Force General Hospital.