Dietitians - Nutritionists

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).

Vazaka Kely is a certified Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains a private practice in Paleo Faliro. She completed her studies in the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University. She continued her education in the Master's Program at Oxford University, titled "Applied Nutrition in Sports and Exercise." She firmly believes that our dietary habits are intrinsically linked to our psychology, which led her to pursue further training at the Center for Psychological Applications, in the seminar titled "Communication and Counseling Skills for Dietitians." During her internship, she worked as a Clinical Dietitian at the "Metaxa" Anticancer Hospital. Since 2021, she has worked in reputable dietetic offices. Her goal is to achieve each client's objectives through a balanced diet, personalized approach, and a healthy relationship with food!

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.

Η Αλεξάνδρα Τσαπάλου είναι Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος, με εξειδίκευση στην κλινική διατροφή και την εξατομικευμένη υποστήριξη υγείας. είναι απόφοιτη του προγράμματος BSc (Hons) Dietetics, με βαθμολογία First Class, του Queen Margaret University στο Εδιμβούργο, ενός κορυφαίου πανεπιστημίου με εξειδίκευση στις επιστήμες υγείας.Οι σπουδές της εστιάζουν στην επιστήμη της διατροφής και της διαιτολογίας, με έμφαση στην κλινική πρακτική και την τεκμηριωμένη εφαρμογή. Αυτή τη περίοδο βρίσκεται σε εξέλιξη το Μεταπτυχιακό της με τίτλο  "Διατροφή του Ανθρώπου με εξειδίκευση στην Κλινική Διατροφή" (MSc Clinical Nutrition) από το πανεπιστήμιο του Essex.Η Πρακτική της Άσκηση έγινε σε ιδιωτικό γραφείο, σε παιδικό σταθμό και στο Ιατρικό Κέντρο Αθηνών με εμπειρία στα τμήματα Ογκολογίας, Παθολογίας, Ενδοκρινολογίας και Καρδιολογίας.Ολοκλήρωσε με επιτυχία την πτυχιακή εργασία με θέμα “Η σχέση της διατροφής με το μικροβίωμα του εντέρου και τον ρόλο του στην ανάπτυξη του καρκίνου του παχέος εντέρου”, η οποία έλαβε βαθμολογία Άριστα και επιλέχθηκε για παρουσίαση στο 10ο Συμπόσιο Καινοτομίας και Έρευνας της Σχολής της.Παράλληλα,είναι απόφοιτη της σχολής Natural Health Science, με εκπαίδευση στην Παραδοσιακή Κινέζικη Ιατρική και ειδίκευση στον βελονισμό. Ο συνδυασμός των δύο αυτών πεδίων, της επιτρέπει να υποστηρίζει ολιστικά κάθε άτομο που θέλει να βελτιώσει τη σχέση του με το σώμα, τη διατροφή και την υγεία του.

Meladaki Dimitra Kai Synergates is a Dietitian - Nutritionist maintaining a private practice in Nea Ionia. She holds a master's degree in Human Nutrition from the University of Glasgow, Scotland, and a bachelor's degree in Dietetics - Nutrition Science from Harokopio University of Athens. Additionally, she has specialized in Obesity and Weight Management at the University of Glasgow. Throughout her career, she has provided voluntary dietetic services to the municipalities of Cholargos and Papagos, and currently collaborates with Harokopio University on research projects as well as with mednutrition to educate the public on nutrition-related topics. Furthermore, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece and has attended numerous conferences and workshops on Nutrition and Dietetics held in Greece.

Lamprakos Dimitris is a Dietitian - Nutritionist who operates his private practice in Peristeri, Nea Zoi. He holds a degree in dietetics from Canterbury Christ Church University and a master's diploma titled "Exercise & Nutrition" from Maastricht University. His specialization, combined with his interest in sports, enables him to assist athletes and exercisers in improving their performance and achieving their goals through properly structured nutrition. Simultaneously, his practice in two hospitals (Attikon University General Hospital & Elena Venizelou General Hospital) as well as his work as a private practitioner and dietitian in an aesthetic center have provided him with knowledge and experience in the clinical nutrition field. His participation in a pediatric nutrition seminar and his involvement with both minor athletes and non-athletes qualify him to handle cases involving young patients. His knowledge is always up to date, as he enjoys reading scientific articles related to both sports and nutritional science.

Artemis Kyrka, MSc., RD., is a registered Dietitian and founder of the online clinic WellPlate. She offers modern online dietetic services to patients of all ages, with the primary goal of changing their dietary behaviours and improving their relationship with food.

She works with cases such as weight management through intuitive eating programmes and behaviour change techniques, women's health, fertility, gut health, and paediatric & adolescent nutrition. She provides evidence-based and practical guidance tailored to each individual's needs.

She holds an MSc in "Women & Children's Health" from King's College London and has trained in diabetes clinics serving the general population, pregnant women, children, and young people at Guy's & St Thomas' Foundation Trust.

She brings years of experience from voluntary work in South Africa, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom, delivering nutrition and hygiene education to children from diverse populations. She collaborates with SLP, OT, IVF units, gynaecologists, and paediatricians, offering holistic and personalised care to her patients.

Her mission is to provide flexible, evidence-based nutritional support, empowering patients to transform their dietary behaviours and improve their relationship with food, enhancing their overall health and well-being.

Giannakitsa Vera is a Dietitian-Nutritionist and runs a private dietetic practice in Koukaki. She graduated from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics in Crete and subsequently completed postgraduate studies at the Medical School of the University of Athens, focusing on "Environment and Health: Management of Environmental Issues Affecting Health." Her undergraduate thesis on the "Correlation between Bulimia and Obesity," as well as her master's thesis on the "Impact of Pesticides, particularly Glyphosate, on Health," were awarded excellent grades. She completed her internship at Metropolitan Hospital in Neo Faliro. She then trained in the program "Beyond the Limits of Diet," which aims at modifying the behavior of individuals suffering from chronic restrictive diets, at the Psychological Applications Center in Chalandri. She has collaborated with Yava Fitness Centers, New Day Slimming Institutes, and Sakopoulou Pharmacies in Koukaki and Triantafyllas Pharmacy in Pagkrati (ofarmakopoiosmou.gr). Finally, due to her holistic approach to nutrition, she completed the annual 100-hour Counseling and Systemic Therapy training at the Laboratory of Systemic Therapy and Pedagogy in 2023-2024 and is continuing her education in Psychology and Psychotherapy. Additionally, due to the connection between difficult emotional states and nutrition, she is training in Dance Therapy to achieve a comprehensive understanding and awareness of body functions.

Kanellou Paraskeui is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Peristeri. She graduated from the Department of Dietetics - Nutrition at Harokopio University of Athens and holds a postgraduate degree from the Nursing Department, specializing in Public Health at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Additionally, she holds a postgraduate degree in "Clinical Ergospirrometry, Exercise, and Rehabilitation" from the Medical School of the same university. She possesses extensive professional experience and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars. Finally, Ms. Kanellou is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists and the Union of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece.

Liaropoulos Athanasios is a Dietitian - Nutritionist, graduate of Queen Margaret University of Edinburgh, and operates his own practice in Peristeri.

He believes that proper nutrition does not mean strict rules and pressure, but rather balance and consistency. Through continuous education and seminars (with particular emphasis on nutrition during pregnancy), his goal is to guide you in a practical and applicable way in your daily life.

We do not seek perfection. We build habits that last!

Maria Aggeli is a dietitian-nutritionist, graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Thessaly.

She completed her internship in the Dietetics-Nutrition department at the General Hospital of Athens "Korgialeneio-Benakeio," where she was trained in counseling, education, and nutritional support of patients.

She participated in the study "Macronutrient content and food exchanges for 48 Greek Mediterranean dishes," which was published in the scientific journal "Nutrition & Dietetics: the journal of the Dietitians Association of Australia."

As part of lifelong learning, she attended seminars related to the latest scientific data on nutrition as well as specialized training programs, such as the Clinical Nutrition program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, the "Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders and Obesity" at the Center for Education and Treatment of Eating Disorders (K.E.A.D.D), and the "Counseling and Communication Skills for Dietitians" and "Beyond the Limits of Dieting" programs at the Center for Mental Applications (KE.PSY.EF.), aiming for a holistic approach to each individual.

Additionally, she worked in a pharmacy for six years, which gave her the opportunity to work closely with individuals experiencing health issues related to nutrition, such as hypertension, dyslipidemia, elevated uric acid, diabetes mellitus, gastroesophageal reflux disease, among others.

Finally, she is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians-Nutritionists Association (HDNA) and, holding a professional license, she works as a freelancer in Keratea, Attica.

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.

Markada Al Xasount Aleksandra is a Dietitian practicing in Galatsi. She studied at the University of Hertfordshire and has worked as a Dietitian at the Cardiology Clinic of the University General Hospital "Attikon" and at Metaxa Hospital. She possesses extensive experience and manages issues such as the management of diabetes mellitus, obesity, eating disorders, nutritional counseling, clinical nutrition, and more.

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.

Euthymiopoulou Dimitra is a Dietitian - Nutritionist, specialized in Sports Nutrition and operates a private practice in Ampelokipoi. She graduated from Harokopio University of Athens, one of the leading academic institutions in the field of Nutrition and Dietetics. Subsequently, she completed postgraduate studies focusing on athlete nutrition and support for optimal performance and well-being. Alongside her professional career, she is an active volleyball athlete, which helps her to understand firsthand the needs and challenges of athletes. With a passion for nutrition and athletic performance, her goal is to guide individuals to achieve balance and health through personalized nutrition plans, providing knowledge, support, and inspiration on the path to a healthy and active lifestyle.

Dimitris Kakouros is a Dietitian - Nutritionist, graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Thessaly University of Technology. During his studies, he completed his internship at the General Hospital of Athens "Laiko," where he gained experience with clinical cases. Subsequently, he worked at the private dietetic office of Emmanuela Foteinou - Model Wellness Center, managing weight regulation cases. On an educational level, he has collaborated with private educational institutions such as "IEK ALFA" and "Metropolitan College" in the Departments of Dietetics and Physical Education. As part of his continuing education, he has obtained a certified diploma in Sports Nutrition from a university in Spain (Barcelona Innovation Hub) and a master's degree (MSc) from Harokopio University of Athens, specializing in "Molecular Nutrition." In recent years, he has collaborated with several sports centers (CrossFit, martial arts, football) to improve athletic performance. He also works as a nutritionist for the First Football Team of AEK.

Panou Argyro is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and operates a private practice in Ano Toumba, Thessaloniki. She is a graduate of the Dietetics - Nutrition department of the Thessaloniki Higher Technological Educational Institute and is a member of the Hellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists. In her private practice, she offers a wide range of services, tailored to the individual needs of each client. Additionally, Ms. Panou is a collaborator with DNA Therapeutics. Nutrigenetics studies how an individual's genes influence their response to foods. By investigating a person's genetic profile, valuable information is obtained, such as their response to proteins, carbohydrates, and fats, their sensitivity to salt, alcohol, and caffeine, or their ability to absorb vitamins. Through the analysis of this information, personalized diets are designed with the goal of weight loss, prevention of specific nutrition-related diseases, or improvement of physical performance.

Grigoriou Vasiliki (Valia) is a Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, a graduate of Harokopio University and holds a postgraduate degree in Clinical Dietetics from the University of Glasgow. She operates private practices in Kolonaki and Thrakomakedones and directs the Model Dietetic Center "Nutricenter". She is the scientific head of nutrition at the 4th Oncology Clinic of Metropolitan Hospital and an external collaborator at Hygeia Hospital, specializing in oncological nutrition (gastrointestinal, lung, gynecological cancers) and reconstructive cases. She also has significant experience in bariatric cases, having collaborated with distinguished physicians such as Surgeon Konstantinos Albanopoulos and Plastic Surgeon Nektarios Ntountoulakis. Since early 2025, she has been active in the field of sports nutrition, supporting the Hellenic Olympic Rowing Federation. Additionally, she conducts nutrition seminars for employees at companies such as Nutricia, Danaos Shipping, Inditex, etc. Moreover, the specialist has extensive teaching experience, having worked for years in public and private IEKs (Institutes of Vocational Training). Finally, she is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians, actively participates in conferences, and is involved in print and electronic media, promoting the science of Nutrition with scientific credibility.