Health professionals for Obesity

Eustratiou Amalia BSc, MSc is a Psychologist who maintains a private practice in Nea Erythraia. She holds a postgraduate degree in Mental Health and Psychological Therapies from the Medical School of Queen Mary University and a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from The Open University in London. She has specialized in Cognitive-Behavioral Psychotherapy for adults and adolescents, as well as in Systemic Psychodrama at the Center for Applied Counseling and Psychotherapy (KE.PSY.SY). Additionally, she has specialized in Clinical Hypnosis (Biothymic Psychotherapy). Finally, as part of her lifelong learning, the Psychologist has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad focusing on Psychology.

Vrynioti Pegky is a Dietitian - Nutritionist MSc and operates a private practice in Moschato. Simultaneously, she collaborates with physiotherapy centers as an external associate and also serves as a lecturer at private institutions. She studied in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the Mediterranean University of Crete and is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians and Nutritionists Association. In 2022, she completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of Athens, specializing in Therapeutic Exercise, with a focus on the management of lipedema and lymphedema. Additionally, she has attended numerous conferences and seminars and has participated as a keynote speaker in nutrition-related symposiums across Attica and the provinces. Finally, she has extensive experience in managing cases related to Weight Loss, Obesity and Metabolism, and Nutritional Counseling.

Η Αγγελική Μουσταφά Μήτση, η Άννα Μαρία Μωραΐτου 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 Σπουδών: «Family and Human Development» (MSc) από το Arizona State University και «HRM» (MSc) από το AUEB.Έχει ολοκληρώσει τετραετή εκπαίδευση στη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία στο Ευρωπαϊκό Ινστιτούτο Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπείας (EIIP), αποκτώντας την πιστοποίηση Συνθετικής Ψυχοθεραπεύτριας. Επιπλέον, έχει επιμορφωθεί και λάβει πιστοποίηση από το Εθνικό και Καποδιστριακό Πανεπιστήμιο Αθηνών στη Συμβουλευτική και Θεραπεία Ζεύγους και Οικογένειας, καθώς και στην Παιδοψυχολογία. Διαθέτει πολυετή επαγγελματική εμπειρία στην ψυχοθεραπευτική υποστήριξη παιδιών, εφήβων, ενηλίκων, ζευγαριών και οικογενειών. Είναι ιδρύτρια και Επιστημονική Υπεύθυνη του TheraNous και του TheraKid, έχοντας ενεργό ρόλο στον επιστημονικό σχεδιασμό, την εποπτεία και την ανάπτυξη των παρεχόμενων υπηρεσιών. Στο παρελθόν εργάστηκε ως Ψυχολόγος στην Ψυχιατρική Κλινική «Σινούρη» και στην Εταιρεία Περιφερειακής Ανάπτυξης και Ψυχικής Υγείας (ΕΠΑΨΥ). Μέσα από την επαγγελματική της πορεία έχει αποκτήσει σημαντική κλινική εμπειρία, εφαρμόζοντας τη Συνθετική Ψυχοθεραπεία και αξιοποιώντας στοιχεία από διαφορετικές ψυχοθεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις, ανάλογα με τις ανάγκες του κάθε θεραπευόμενου. Είναι μέλος του Συλλόγου Ελλήνων Ψυχολόγων. Στη θεραπευτική της εργασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με ενσυναίσθηση, σεβασμό και επιστημονική υπευθυνότητα, δημιουργώντας ένα ασφαλές θεραπευτικό πλαίσιο που ενισχύει την προσωπική ανάπτυξη, την ψυχική ανθεκτικότητα και τη συνολική ευημερία.

Η Μωραΐτου Άννα Μαρία είναι Ψυχολόγος, απόφοιτος του Τμήματος Ψυχολογίας του Παντείου Πανεπιστημίου. Είναι κάτοχος Μεταπτυχιακού Διπλώματος Ειδίκευσης από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών στο αντικείμενο «Διασυνδετική Ψυχιατρική: Απαρτιωμένη Φροντίδα Σωματικής και Ψυχικής Υγείας», με έμφαση στην κλινική ψυχοπαθολογία, τις ψυχοσωματικές διαταραχές, τη διαχείριση του χρόνιου πόνου και την αποκατάσταση. Έχοντας ολοκληρώσει τον κύκλο σπουδών στη Συμβουλευτική Ψυχοθεραπεία, διανύει σήμερα την τετραετή εκπαίδευσή της στη Συστημική-Οικογενειακή Ψυχοθεραπεία.Η κλινική της εμπειρία έχει διαμορφωθεί μέσα από συνεργασίες με δημόσιες ψυχιατρικές δομές, όπως το 414 Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Ειδικών Νοσημάτων, το Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής «Δαφνί» και το Πανεπιστημιακό Γενικό Νοσοκομείο «Αττικόν». Στο πλαίσιο αυτό, έχει συμμετάσχει σε διαδικασίες διαγνωστικής αξιολόγησης, ψυχομετρικής εκτίμησης, θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης και διαχείρισης κρίσεων, τόσο σε ατομικό όσο και σε ομαδικό επίπεδο.Παράλληλα, έχει εργαστεί ως ψυχολόγος σε δημόσιες και ιδιωτικές δομές ψυχικής υγείας, κέντρα ημέρας, οικοτροφεία, καθώς και σε φορείς του τρίτου τομέα (ΜΚΟ και ΑΜΚΕ). Υπήρξε ενεργό μέλος της επιστημονικής ομάδας του ερευνητικού προγράμματος Μ.Α.Ν.Ε. (2017) για τις ακούσιες νοσηλείες στο Ψυχιατρικό Νοσοκομείο Αττικής, ενώ έχει συμβάλει και στην επιμέλεια ακαδημαϊκών κειμένων στον χώρο της Ψυχολογίας. Στη θεραπευτική διαδικασία προσεγγίζει κάθε άνθρωπο με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και αυθεντικό ενδιαφέρον, αναγνωρίζοντας τη μοναδικότητα των αναγκών του και εστιάζοντας στην ολιστική κατανόηση και ουσιαστική υποστήριξη της ψυχικής του υγείας.

Kalatzopoulou Garyfalia Liana MD, MSc is a Specialist in Internal Medicine and maintains a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She is a graduate of the Athens College and holds a medical degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She completed a postgraduate program in Immunology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, specialized in Internal Medicine at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," and has extensive experience in the management of obesity, having handled hundreds of cases to date. Dr. Kalatzopoulou is an external associate of Metropolitan General Hospital and serves as the attending Internist at the Outpatient Clinics of the same hospital.

Pagourtzi Euanthia MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and the scientific director of the licensed dietetic office "Nutritional Intelligence" in the Aigaleo area since 2011. She graduated from Harokopio University in 2010, where she continued her studies by completing the postgraduate program "Applied Dietetics and Nutrition" with a specialization in "Nutrition and Exercise," in which she was awarded twice for academic excellence. Additionally, she holds a diploma from the educational program "Evidence-Based Medical Nutrition" of AUTH. She has specialized in eating disorders and adult obesity through KEADD and has completed the training cycle "Lifestyle and Cardiovascular Disease" within the framework of the ELIDEK project. In her private practice, she manages a wide range of cases including obesity, overweight, cardiovascular diseases, dyslipidemias (high cholesterol, hypertriglyceridemia), hypertension, type 2 diabetes mellitus, insulin resistance (hyperinsulinemia), polycystic ovaries, gastrointestinal problems, anemia, autoimmune diseases, thyroid disorders, women and men of reproductive age, pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, menopausal women, as well as cases involving exercisers, recreational athletes, and professional athletes. During her studies, she participated in various research projects and completed her internship in several hospitals of Attica, where she dealt with numerous clinical cases. In the past, she has worked as an instructor in public Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) and concurrently collaborates with sports teams and fitness centers. She is a member of the Sports Nutrition Working Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists. Over the years, she has delivered presentations at scientific conferences on topics related to preventive medicine, nutrition, and exercise.

Borsa Dimitra is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and a top graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Clinical Nutrition from the same university and maintains a private practice in Aigaleo. During her studies, she actively participated in intensive research activities and obtained scientific publications. Furthermore, she has successfully completed a seminar titled "Specialist in Sports Nutrition" under the auspices of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. She has a strong interest in current scientific data and contemporary recommendations in the fields of weight management, nutritional counseling, clinical and sports nutrition, for which she regularly attends conferences and workshops. The principle of her dietetic practice is a personalized nutritional approach based on the medical and nutritional history, needs, and lifestyle of each individual.

Vlaserou Olympia is a Dietitian - Nutritionist, graduate of the Department of "Dietetics & Nutrition Science" at Harokopio University, and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She is a certified professional in eating disorders, having obtained the title of Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders from the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (KEADD). For her thesis, she participated in the epidemiological MEDIS study (Mediterranean Islands Study), with a research focus on "Consumption of infusions and BMI in the elderly." During her internship, she collaborated with the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra." She has worked as an independent associate in gyms in Athens, such as "Holmes Place." Additionally, she frequently delivers voluntary talks at kindergartens and schools and was a member of the local team of the Municipality of Argyroupoli - Attica, for the international program "PAIDIATROFI by EPODE." Finally, Ms. Vlaserou is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists and the Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Ioannidou Iliana MD, MSc is a Pulmonologist - Phthisiologist - Acupuncturist and maintains a private practice in Ilioupoli. She graduated from the Medical School of the University of Crete and holds a postgraduate degree in "Lung Cancer: Modern Clinical and Laboratory Approach & Research" from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She began her specialty in Pulmonology - Phthisiology at the Lung Cancer Center of the Academic Hospital Clemenshospital in Münster, Germany, and completed it at the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria." She specialized in Intensive Care at the University Intensive Care Unit of the General Hospital for Chest Diseases of Athens "Sotiria," where she served as an Attending Physician for 2 years. Concurrently, the doctor has been trained in Medical Acupuncture at the International Postgraduate Acupuncture Center AcuScience, under the auspices of the Hellenic Medical Acupuncture Society, as well as in Advanced and Immediate Life Support (ALS & ILS provider). She served as an Attending Physician in the Intensive Care Unit of the Athens Medical Center, while to date she remains an Attending Physician of the Pulmonology Team at the same hospital. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, personalized to the specific needs of each patient. 

Papadimitriou Eirini MD, MSc, PhDc is a highly qualified and experienced endocrinologist, with extensive clinical training and academic activity, maintaining a private practice in Kallithea. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, holding a master's degree in Research of Female Reproduction, and her doctoral thesis focuses on pituitary tumors. She specialized in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas," at the First Pediatric Clinic of the General Children's Hospital of Athens "P. & A. Kyriakou," where she was trained in managing pediatric endocrinology cases, and at the General Hospital of Athens "Elena Venizelou," where she trained in endocrine disorders during pregnancy. She also has clinical experience in a variety of endocrine diseases, such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disorders, parathyroid gland diseases, osteoporosis, menstrual and menopausal disorders, hypogonadism, adrenal/pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, obesity, and lipid disorders. She has participated in numerous Greek and international conferences, presenting her research and clinical cases. Furthermore, she has published in reputable international scientific journals, continuously advancing the field of endocrinology. She is an active member of the Hellenic Endocrinological Society and a collaborator at the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas."

Antoniou Stauroula is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Alimos. She holds a degree from the Medical School of the University of Patras, specializing in Endocrinology - Diabetology. She has worked as a Scientific Collaborator - Endocrinologist at the Gynecological Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." During her endocrinology training, she completed two years of internal medicine where she acquired experience in managing not only internal medicine cases but also nephrology cases; additionally, during her four-year endocrinology training, she gained experience in Pediatric Endocrinology. She provides high-level services for the evaluation, management, and regulation of all endocrine disorders, including pituitary, adrenal, thyroid, and parathyroid diseases, diabetes mellitus and obesity, gestational diabetes, menstrual disorders, as well as osteoporosis. Concurrently, she offers specialized services for the management of male infertility and erectile dysfunction. With absolute confidentiality and a scientific approach, the physician places great emphasis on thoroughly informing the patient about the condition and the proposed treatment, providing psychological and emotional support.

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).

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.

Η Δρ. Ευφροσύνη Δρακοπούλου είναι Παθολόγος και απόφοιτος της Ιατρικής Σχολής του Πανεπιστημίου Αθηνών. Έχει ειδικευτεί στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στο Γενικό Νοσοκομείο "Ο Ευαγγελισμός" και έχει ολοκληρώσει μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές στην Εθνική Σχολή Δημόσιας Υγείας. Διαθέτει πολυετή κλινική και νοσοκομειακή εμπειρία, καθώς και εξειδίκευση στην Ηπατολογία, τη Μεταβολική Ιατρική, την Παχυσαρκία, την Προληπτική Ιατρική και τη Μακροζωία (Longevity Medicine). Διατηρεί το ιδιωτικό της ιατρείο στο Κολωνάκι όπου παρέχει ολοκληρωμένη ιατρική φροντίδα ενηλίκων με έμφαση στην πρόληψη, την έγκαιρη διάγνωση και τη σύγχρονη θεραπευτική αντιμετώπιση παθολογικών νοσημάτων. Επιπλέον, παρέχει και κατ’ οίκον επισκέψεις κατόπιν συνεννόησης για ασθενείς με δυσκολία μετακίνησης ή για όσους επιθυμούν με στόχο την ασφαλή και εξατομικευμένη ιατρική φροντίδα.

Dara Argyro is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist with private practices in Glyfada and Anavyssos. She graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and trained as a resident physician at the General Oncology Hospital of Kifisia and in Endocrinology - Diabetology - Metabolism at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio - Benakio E.E.S." She worked as an associate at the General Clinic of Athens and at the private medical center "Hygeia" from 1997 to 2000 and served as a rural doctor at the Karlovasi Health Center in Samos from 1995 to 1996. She specializes with extensive experience in conditions such as gestational diabetes, body weight management, type 1 and type 2 diabetes mellitus, osteoporosis, menopausal disorders, menstrual disorders, hypothyroidism, and parathyroid gland diseases. As part of her continuous professional development, the doctor participates in numerous training courses and conferences both in Greece and abroad.

Manolaraki Marina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains her private practice in Heraklion, Crete. She holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Sitia, Crete. During her career, she worked at Global Gym and YAVA fitness centers as a Nutritionist - Dietitian Consultant and collaborated with the General Hospital of Heraklion "Venizeleio – Pananeio". Currently, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists and actively participates in lectures, interactive games, and summer nutrition camps organized by the Municipality of Heraklion. Additionally, she has attended numerous seminars, conferences, and workshops on Cretan nutrition and health, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, and public health. In her practice, she provides dietetic support based on advanced diagnostic equipment and the most up-to-date scientific knowledge.

Gkolfinou Zoi is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist and maintains a private medical practice in Nea Ionia. She is a graduate of the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA). She has gained valuable experience in the field of Endocrinology - Diabetology at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and at the General Anti-Cancer Hospital of Athens "Agios Savvas." Furthermore, the specialist has participated in numerous endocrinology and diabetology conferences aimed at continuous education and staying informed on endocrinology topics. She has been trained and possesses extensive clinical experience in a wide range of endocrine disorders, including type 1 & 2 diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, thyroid and parathyroid gland diseases, osteoporosis and calcium metabolism disorders, endocrine disorders during pregnancy, menstrual disorders, adrenal and pituitary diseases, endocrine hypertension, as well as obesity. Finally, the physician is a member of the Athens Medical Association and the Hellenic Endocrinology Society.

Kakoulidis Ioannis is an Endocrinologist - Diabetologist maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. He holds a degree from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and a Master's degree in "Research in Female Reproduction" from the Medical School of NKUA. He specialized in Endocrinology at the Department of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism of the General Hospital - Maternity Hospital of Athens “Elena Venizelou.” During his specialization, he focused on Pregnancy Endocrinology and Andrology, and received training in thyroid ultrasound. He has participated in conferences both in Greece and internationally and has been actively involved in the design and implementation of prospective and retrospective studies in the Endocrinology department, which have been subsequently published or presented in national and international journals and conferences. In 2019, he was awarded by the Hellenic Endocrine Society with the I. Giannatos Award for Best Research Work in Clinical Endocrinology. His practice manages cases covering the entire spectrum of Endocrinology, specifically: Thyroid - Parathyroid Glands, Gestational Diabetes, and Pregnancy Endocrinology.

Pinelopi Katsiveli is an Endocrinologist with a private practice in Neo Psychiko. She graduated from the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and specializes in cases of endocrine hypertension, adrenal, and pituitary diseases. She completed her residency in Endocrinology at the Endocrinology Department of the General Hospital of Athens "G. Gennimatas" and the Pathology Department of the General Hospital of Patision. Furthermore, during her career, she served as an Attending Physician in the Endocrinology Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital and attended the Endocrinopathies - Diabetes in Pregnancy Clinic at the Endocrinology Department of the University General Hospital - Maternity "Elena Venizelou." She currently serves as the Deputy Director of the Clinical Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Diabetes Department at "Errikos Dynan" Hospital Center. In her practice, she manages cases of both classical endocrinology and diabetology. Additionally, she has published original research articles in international medical journals, presented oral and written abstracts at Greek and international conferences, and has extensive research experience.

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.