Dietitians - Nutritionists

Anna Matsaggoura is a Dietitian-Nutritionist with a private practice in Kallithea since 2017, with prior experience in both public institutions and the private sector.

She holds a degree from the Department of Nutritional Sciences and Dietetics at the International Hellenic University. Subsequently, she attended and completed a specialization in Eating Disorders and Obesity.

At Anna Matsaggoura's dietetic office in Kallithea, cases related to physiological conditions are managed (weight loss for adults, the elderly, children, and adolescents; weight gain; pediatric and adolescent nutrition; nutrition for pregnant and breastfeeding women) as well as special conditions (food allergies, vegetarianism, fasting, etc.). Additionally, the dietitian addresses pathological conditions such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, hyperlipidemia, hypertension, cardiovascular diseases, gestational diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, irritable bowel syndrome, hormonal disorders, insulin resistance, polycystic ovary syndrome, among others.

Each individual is examined and treated as a unique case, and according to their needs and preferences, an appropriate nutrition program is developed.

Makri Rafaela MSc, BSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist operating a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She graduated with honors from the Harokopio University in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science. She holds a Master's degree (MSc) in Applied Dietetic Practice with distinction from Queen Margaret University in Scotland. She is certified as a Master Practitioner in the treatment and management of Eating Disorders and Obesity by the National Center for Eating Disorders in the United Kingdom and the Greek Center for the Treatment of Eating Disorders. Additionally, she has completed the training program for Eating Disorders at the ANASA center, obtaining Pearson certification. Her approach is based on individualized nutritional intervention through nutritional education to promote the adoption of healthy eating habits, always in accordance with the medical history and mental health status of the individual. Furthermore, she is a member of the Pan-Cyprian and Pan-Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists. Finally, as a former track and field athlete specializing in the 100 meters hurdles, she has experience in sports nutrition for athletes and fitness enthusiasts and also holds certifications in Personal and Group Training from the Base Training school in Athens.

Nutristory - Papaxristodoulou Filippos is a Dietetics - Nutrition office located in Neo Iraklio. Nutristory - Papaxristodoulou Filippos is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. During his internship at the Dietetics-Nutrition Department of the General Hospital of Thessaloniki "G. Papanikolaou," he had the opportunity to observe and manage numerous cases across all clinical wards. He completed his thesis in the field of sports nutrition with the topic: "Nutritional Support for Middle-Distance Runners" at Hogeschool van Amsterdam as part of the Erasmus program. He has attended a large number of educational seminars, conferences, and workshops, covering a broad spectrum of the field of nutrition. Since 2009, after completing his studies, he has handled numerous cases as a freelancer, and currently operates the Nutristory Dietetics Office in Neo Iraklio, Attica, where he manages cases related to weight loss, weight maintenance and management in children, adolescents, and adults, clinical and sports nutrition, pregnancy, breastfeeding, among others. It is worth mentioning that, being a graduate of the Advanced Drama School of the National Theatre and having completed postgraduate studies ("Advanced Theatre Practice" at the London International School of Performing Arts), he organizes experiential physical theatre seminars for various social groups, including a support group for anorexic and bulimic individuals and a group for overeaters and obese individuals, aiming at reconciliation with the body and exploration of physical expression.

Kormi Sofia is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, graduate of the University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom, and holds a master's degree in Applied Dietetic Practice from Queen Margaret University, Scotland. She is also a registered Dietitian - Nutritionist licensed to practice by the Health and Care Professions Council of the United Kingdom (HCPC registered). She specializes in Eating Disorders and Obesity through the Eating Disorders Training and Management Center (EDTMC), in collaboration with the National Centre for Eating Disorders of Great Britain (NCFED). During her studies, she completed an internship as a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra" and at the General Hospital Asklipieio Voulas. Currently, she works as a private Dietitian - Nutritionist in Athens, handling a variety of cases. Her goal is to provide reliable and high-quality information on nutrition, helping individuals achieve and maintain their dietary goals, while contributing to the enhancement of their quality of life through a balanced and sustainable diet.

Mpoumpa Apostolia is a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist who operates her dietetic practice in the center of Thessaloniki, just steps away from Aristotelous Square. She completed her postgraduate studies in Clinical Nutrition at the International Hellenic University. She manages cases aimed at weight loss as well as the management of pathological diseases. She is trained by the Eating Disorders Treatment Center in the management of Eating Disorders such as Bulimia Nervosa, Anorexia Nervosa, and Binge Eating Disorder. She offers an "Online Dietitian" service, which has effectively made the sessions feel as if conducted face-to-face in an interactive manner. Her motto is "Even small changes are great progress. Everyone has their own pace!"

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.

Kritsini Olga is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. She is a graduate of the University of Crete and contributes articles to various scientific websites on topics of nutrition and wellness. She has extensive experience in a Dietetic Unit and an Endocrinology Clinic in Athens. Additionally, she has participated in and attended numerous conferences, workshops, and seminars.

Makri Marina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who maintains a private practice in the Ambelokipi area. She is a graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University and holds a master's degree from the University of Reading, UK (MSc Nutrition and Food Science). Currently, alongside her private practice, she works in a pharmacy as a Food Supplement Specialist, specializing in medical nutrition products, dietary supplements, and vitamins. Throughout her professional career, she has worked at Alexandra Hospital and P. & A. Kyriakou Children's Hospital, and has also volunteered her services as a Dietitian - Nutritionist at the Hellenic Dietetic Association (HDA).

Landis George is a clinical registered dietitian specialist in pedriatic and adolescent obesity and diabetes. After the completion of his basic honors degree on nutrition and dietetics with SRD at Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen, UK, he continued his clinical training on diabetes, obesity and liver and pancreatic diseases at the Manchester Royal Infirmary NHS Trust. The last seven years he's a clinical affiliate of the First Department of pedriatic, Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism and Diabetes of Athens Medical School where he completed his three year clinical expertise master in adolescent obesity and metabolism and my MSc on Bone Metabolic Diseases. His work experience in the field of pediatric obesity research and practice includes both clinical work and designing of educational interactive platforms for the prevention of childhood obesity and metabolic syndrome of adolescents as well as the implementation of ICT interventions for chronic diseases focused mainly to diabetes mellitus. Working as a part of the team of a university clinic and especially of the Centre of Adolescent Medicine, UNESCO chair of Adolescent Health Care he had the opportunity to be the senior dietitian of the project for the study of metabolic syndrome of Greek adolescents which consisted the basis for the development of the percentiles for waist circumference values of the Greek adolescent population. Additionally, within his cooperation with the First Department of Pedriatic of Athens Medical School he have authored a number of scientific manuscripts and modules for e-learning courses on adolescent medicine and delivered a number of scientific presentations on pedriatic obesity. His scientific interest and research goal is to contribute in the development of more sustainable ICT platforms for the understanding and prevention of pedriatic/adolescent obesity and its complications to human health.

Maragkopoulou Konstantina MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in the area of Elliniko. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in Clinical Nutrition. She participates in research programs focusing on personalized nutrition and the investigation of factors and critical periods for the adoption of dietary habits. Ms. Maragkopoulou, through her active involvement in research projects and conferences and as a Scientific Collaborator at Harokopio University of Athens, continuously updates her knowledge on nutrition-related topics. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietetic - Nutrition Association (HDNA).

Rapti Ioanna is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Aigio. She studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Harokopio University and completed postgraduate studies in Nutrition and Exercise at the same university. Finally, she has significant experience in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Kougioumtzi Athina is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and has maintained a private dietetic practice in Rafina since 2006. She studied Nutrition - Dietetics at the Mediterranean University.

Renta Elisavet is a Dietitian-Nutritionist, graduate of Harokopio University of Athens. She holds a Master's degree in Applied Dietetics - Nutrition from Harokopio University, as well as a Certificate of Pedagogical and Teaching Competence. She conducts home visits and works as a Dietitian at the 2nd Municipal Clinic of the Municipality of Athens. She has served as an Instructor in the course "Practical (Healthy) Nutrition Advice" at the Lifelong Learning Center of the Municipalities of Zografou and Ilioupoli and has collaborated with gyms and the Department of Nutritional Education and Exercise of the Municipality of Palaio Faliro. Finally, she has attended numerous conferences and workshops aimed at continuous professional development in her field.

I am a graduate of the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at the Thessaloniki Technological Educational Institute (BSc), with postgraduate studies (MSc) in Nutrition & Public Health from the University of Westminster, London.

During the early years of my professional career, I worked on promoting healthy eating through the 5 A DAY program in local communities and schools in London.

Subsequently, I worked as a Nutrition Consultant for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and toddlers for the British NGO Save the Children. Later, I participated in the National Feeding & Healthy Eating Promotion Program implemented by the Prolepsis organization in schools located in socially vulnerable areas of Athens.

I have contributed to 2 Scientific Publications focusing on "Regional Differences in Underweight, Overweight & Obese Children aged 13 in Greece" and "Diet Quality in Overweight Children in Greece compared to the Weekly Allowance from their Families."

Both publications are indexed in the scientific journal PubMed.

In November 2021, I collaborated with WWF Greece and the Eat4Change program with the primary objective of promoting sustainable and responsible nutrition.

Karaiskou Augi is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who has maintained a private practice in Katerini Pieria since 2006. She holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She possesses a postgraduate degree in Human Nutrition with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition from the University of Glasgow, as well as a postgraduate diploma in Diabetes Mellitus from the Nursing Department of the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. She completed her postgraduate thesis at the Pediatrics Department of Hippocrates Hospital in Thessaloniki, where she has served as an external collaborator in the Metabolic Diseases and Pediatric Nephrology departments, and currently continues her collaboration in the Pediatric Diabetes department. Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians and Nutritionists and has attended numerous conferences on nutrition, dietetics, psychology, breastfeeding, as well as seminars on eating disorders (anorexia, bulimia) and childhood obesity. She also supports a large number of volunteer actions and organizations by providing her services on a voluntary basis.

Kotsoni Xrysi is a Dietitian – Nutritionist with a private practice in Agia Paraskevi. She is a graduate of Queen Margaret University of Edinburgh. She is an active member of EDDE (Hellenic Dietitians – Nutritionists Association) and the PDS (Panhellenic Dietetic Association). She has trained through internships at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," the "Elena Venizelou" Maternity Hospital, and the Athens Medical Center. As a Dietitian, she participates in various educational programs and seminars aimed at continuous updating and training on the latest nutritional scientific data, with particular sensitivity to the psychological aspects of nutrition and eating disorders. She has been involved in sports from a young age and has also attended numerous seminars related to coaching and sports nutrition. In her daily practice, she strives to help individuals develop a healthy relationship with food and achieve their goals. Her motto is "not just another diet stuck on the fridge," which means that Xrysi will gradually educate you through sessions on how to become your own dietitian, find your deep motivation, and build consistency. She believes that when a person truly wants to, with appropriate guidance, they can change their eating habits without a deprivation mindset but by giving their body what it truly needs. A meeting with her at her dietetic office will make you reconsider and believe that you too can achieve your goals.

Litsardopoulou Aleksandra is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in Piraeus. She holds a degree in Dietetics from the Technological Educational Institute of Crete and has postgraduate qualifications in "Applied Dietetics - Nutrition" from Harokopio University and in "Applied Public Health" from the National School of Public Health. She is specialized in the treatment of eating disorders in children, adolescents, and adults, accredited by the British Eating Disorder Center. Her practice manages cases involving weight loss, anorexia nervosa, and bulimia, as well as clinical conditions such as diabetes mellitus, dyslipidemia, food allergies, irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, among others. She also handles nutrition cases related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and athletes.

Katsamani Eleutheria MSc (MedSc) is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in Pefki. She holds a Master of Science degree (MSc MedSc) in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Glasgow and a Bachelor Honors degree in Dietetics - Nutrition from Glasgow Caledonian University, United Kingdom. She is active through television and radio interviews, informative lectures, written articles in newspapers, online platforms, and school talks, aiming at continuous education on nutritional issues. She is a State Registered Dietitian in the United Kingdom and a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.