Health professionals for Obesity near Neapoli Thessalonikis

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.

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.

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.

Kyritsis Aleksandros is a General Surgeon who maintains a private practice in Thessaloniki, collaborating with major private clinics in the city. He graduated from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He specialized in General Surgery at the "General Hospital of Chalkidiki," the 2nd General Hospital of IKA "Panagia," and the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "Agios Pavlos." He received advanced training in minimally invasive surgery (Laparoscopic and Robotic Surgery) at the world-renowned "Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center" in New York, specializing in the management of colorectal and anal diseases alongside the pioneering surgeon Garrett Nash. He worked for three years as a Consultant at leading hospitals in the United Kingdom, including "King’s College Hospital London," "Manchester Royal Infirmary," and "Chesterfield Royal Hospital." Subsequently, he participated in the specialized program for Laparoscopic Surgery and minimally invasive surgery of colorectal and anal diseases at the "Research Institute against Digestive Cancer" (IRCAD) and obtained a diploma in Laparoscopic Surgery from the University of Strasbourg. He has delivered presentations at international surgical conferences in the United Kingdom and the USA. He remains an active member of the Medical Council of England and a member of the American Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, while periodically continuing to offer his services as a Specialist General Surgeon at the "Manchester Royal Infirmary" hospital in the United Kingdom.

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.

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.

Sioulis Aleksandros is a nutritionist with a private practice in the center of Thessaloniki. He is a graduate of the Clinical Dietetics Specialist department. Following his studies and seeking to deepen his knowledge in health and nutrition topics, as well as to stay informed about the latest developments in his field, he continued his education with a series of postgraduate programs and courses in nutrition. Some of these include: -National and Kapodistrian University of Athens: • Clinical Dietetics • Eating Disorders • Nutrition Coach -Harvard Medical School: • Healthy Eating For Diabetes • Healthy Eating For Cholesterol -Stanford Medical School: • Micronutrients and Diet • Essential Micronutrients -Tulane University: • Environmental Public Health (EPH) • Tribal Behavioral Health At his private office located in the center of Thessaloniki, Ermou 57 with Aristotelous, he has a clinical and non-clinical record of hundreds of successful cases. This success is attributed to his thorough specialization, psychological support, individualized case approach, and provision of fully personalized nutrition plans, advice, and recipes tailored to the specific needs of each client. Thus, he achieves the health and weight goals through a process that offers the client well-being, rapid results, and knowledge in the field of nutrition, enabling the client to maintain the achieved goal by having changed their dietary habits according to their personal needs and preferences.

Mastromanoli Paraskeui is a Psychologist with a private practice in Stavroupoli. She graduated from the Department of Psychology at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in 2019. The same year, she began her training in cognitive-behavioral therapy at the Hellenic Society for Behavioral Research (HSBR) - Macedonia Branch, where she continues to train to this day. She has completed her postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, titled "Mental Health and Psychiatry of Children and Adolescents." Since 2023, she has maintained her private office in Western Thessaloniki, providing counseling and psychotherapy services to adults, children, and adolescents. Her therapeutic scope encompasses a range of disorders (anxiety, panic attacks, depression, difficulties in socialization, eating disorders, etc.), as well as requests such as parental counseling and deeper self-understanding. She is also involved in research programs.

Eίναι Κλινικός Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος και Ψυχοθεραπευτής Ενηλίκων & Παιδιών – Εφήβων.

Έχει σπουδάσει στο Τμήμα Ψυχολογίας του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης, κατέχοντας άδεια ασκήσεως επαγγέλματος ψυχολόγου .

Η αγάπη του για τον αθλητισμό και την άσκηση τον ώθησε να εξειδικευτεί στην Αθλητική Ψυχολογία, ολοκληρώνοντας το πρώτο μεταπτυχιακό του στο Πανεπιστήμιο Θεσσαλίας του Τμήματος Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού.

Τα τελευταία χρόνια έχει συνεργαστεί ως Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος με αθλητές που συμμετέχουν στους Ολυμπιακούς Αγώνες αλλά και με αρκετά αθλητικά σωματεία και συλλόγους, και με επαγγελματικά ποδοσφαιρικά σωματεία, όπως ο Νέστος Χρυσούπολης, αποτελώντας μάλιστα και μέλος της ΠΑΕ ΠΑΟΚ και των Ακαδημιών της, το 2016. Από το 2020 έως το 2023 συνεργάστηκε και με τον Ναυτικό Όμιλο Ιωαννίνων ως εξωτερικός συνεργάτης παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης στους αθλητές/τριες του ΝΟΙ, ενώ από τις αρχές του 2025 συνεργάζεται με την Κολυμβητική Ομοσπονδία Ελλάδος.

Ο κ. Βερτουδάκης τους τελευταίους 10 μήνες, ήτοι από την εκκίνηση του 2025 ανέλαβε επισήμως Επιστημονικός Συνεργάτης-Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος της Κολυμβητικής Ομοσπονδίας Ελλάδος.

 Η πρόσφατη κατάκτηση του χρυσού παγκοσμίου μεταλλίου (καλοκαίρι 2025) από την Εθνική Ομάδα Γυναικών του Πόλο αλλά και η κατάκτηση της 3ης θέσης – χάλκινο μετάλλιο από το αντίστοιχο συγκρότημα των Ανδρών της Εθνικής Ελλάδος Πόλο τον βρήκε στο επιτελείο, ήτοι να συμμετέχει ενεργά στην Ψυχολογική Υποστήριξη των αθλητών-αθλητριών της ΚΟΕ. Η επιστημονική ομάδα που έχει αναλάβει την ψυχολογική υποστήριξη των αθλητών-αθλητριών της Κολυμβητικής Ομοσπονδίας Ελλάδος γίνεται υπό την επίβλεψη και την επιστημονική καθοδήγηση του Εργαστηρίου Αθλητικής Ψυχολογίας με έδρα το Τμήμα Επιστήμης Φυσικής Αγωγής και Αθλητισμού στα Τρίκαλα.

Επιπρόσθετα για 5η συνεχόμενη σεζόν συνεργάζεται ως Αθλητικός Ψυχολόγος με τις ακαδημίες μπάσκετ AEK BC Academy.

Παράλληλα, υποστηρίζει αθλητές και προπονητές τόσο ατομικά όσο και ομαδικά, σε επίπεδο συμβουλευτικής και διαχείρισης καταστάσεων εντός και εκτός του αθλητισμού, συμβάλλοντας στην ψυχολογική τους ενδυνάμωση.

Επιπλέον, την τελευταία 10ετία έχει εργαστεί και ως Ψυχολόγος σε δημόσια σχολεία της χώρας, στον Διεθνή Οργανισμό Μετανάστευσης , ενώ έχει συνεργαστεί επί διετία και με Κέντρο ειδικών θεραπειών, υποστηρίζοντας τόσο ψυχοθεραπευτικά όσο και συμβουλευτικά παιδιά τυπικής, και μη τυπικής ανάπτυξης και τους γονείς τους.

Ο Β. Βερτουδάκης έχει στην κατοχή του και το δεύτερο μεταπτυχιακό του, με αντικείμενο εξειδίκευσης την Κλινική Ψυχική Υγεία, του Τμήματος Ιατρικής, του Α.Π.Θ., ενώ το πάθος του για τον αθλητικό χώρο, τον οδήγησε να δουλεύει για αρκετά χρόνια και ως προπονητής ποδοσφαίρου, κατέχοντας το δίπλωμα ποδοσφαίρου Uefa C αλλά και πιστοποίηση Personal & Group Training του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας.

Είναι πιστοποιημένος Ψυχοθεραπευτής Γνωσιακής Συμπεριφορικής Ψυχοθεραπείας, με επιπλέον μονοετή εκπαίδευση στη Συστημική Ψυχοθεραπεία και διατηρεί γραφείο Ψυχολογικής Υποστήριξης και Ψυχοθεραπειας Ενηλίκων, Παίδων & Εφήβων και έχει συμμετάσχει ενεργά ως ομιλητής σε περισσότερα από 25 συνέδρια, τόσο στον ελλαδικό χώρο, όσο και σε συνέδρια σε ολόκληρη την Ευρώπη.

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.

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ο Χέλης Κωνσταντίνος Παθολόγος σας υποδέχεται στο ιδιωτικό του ιατρείο, σε ένα σύγχρονο και άριστα εξοπλισμένο χώρο που εδρεύει στα Όρια Τριανδριας&Μητροπολιτικού Κέντρου Θεσσαλονίκης. Η ιατρός ειδικεύτηκε στην Εσωτερική Παθολογία στη Παθολογική Κλινικη του "Γ.Ν.Θ Αγιος Παύλος", έχοντας μετέπειτα κλινική εμπειρία στο NHS - σε θέση Consultant in Internal Medicine και στο Ιατρείο αντιμετωπίζει ασθενείς με Λοιμώξεις Αναπνευστικού,Υπέρταση ,Σακχαρώδη Διαβήτη,Υπερλιπιδαιμία, Αυτοάνοσα νοσήματα ,Μεταβολικές Παθήσεις, Ουρολοιμώξεις. Διενεργεί επίσης λιπομέτρηση και μέτρηση βασικού μεταβολισμού, (ΒMI,BRC) για τη σωστή αντιμετώπιση της παχυσαρκίας με την απαραίτητη ιατρική καθοδήγηση. Ο Ιατρός παρακολουθεί τα σύγχρονα ιατρικά δρώμενα έχοντας συμμετοχή σε εγχώρια και διεθνή συνέδρια.

Η Κωνσταντίνου Παναγιώτα MSc, BSc είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος με ιδιωτικό γραφείο στη Θεσσαλονίκη. Είναι απόφοιτος του Αμερικανικού Κολλεγίου Θεσσαλονίκης «ANATOLIA» με αριστείο και κάτοχος πτυχίου Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής από το Διεθνές Πανεπιστήμιο Ελλάδος, με βραβείο αριστείας από το Ίδρυμα Κρατικών Υποτροφιών. Διαθέτει Μεταπτυχιακό τίτλο σπουδών από την Ιατρική Σχολή του Δημοκρίτειου Πανεπιστημίου Θράκης στον τομέα των Τροφίμων, της Διατροφής και του Μικροβιώματος, επίσης με αριστείο, ενώ έχει ολοκληρώσει εξειδικευμένα προγράμματα στην Κλινική Διατροφή και στις Διατροφικές Διαταραχές και την Παχυσαρκία. Η επαγγελματική της εμπειρία περιλαμβάνει συνεργασίες σε κλινικό και αθλητικό περιβάλλον, καθώς και online συνεδρίες, με περιστατικά που αφορούν μεταβολικές και ορμονικές διαταραχές, γαστρεντερικά προβλήματα, διατροφικές διαταραχές, εγκυμοσύνη και βελτίωση σύστασης σώματος. Η προσέγγισή της βασίζεται στην εξατομικευμένη και ενσυνείδητη διατροφή, με στόχο τη δημιουργία μιας ισορροπημένης και βιώσιμης σχέσης με το φαγητό, δίνοντας έμφαση στην υγεία, την καθημερινή ευεξία και την ποιότητα ζωής.