Dietitians - Nutritionists in Athens

Το διαιτολογικό γραφείο Geothrepsis | Βερλέκη Γεωργία εδρεύει στους Αμπελόκηπους στην Αθήνα από τον Δεκέμβριο του 2022. Η Βερλέκη Γεωργία είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και υπεύθυνη του διαιτολογικού γραφείου. Αποφοίτησε από το Ανώτατο Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Θεσσαλίας και, έπειτα, προχώρησε σε μεταπτυχιακές σπουδές με κατεύθυνση την Κλινική – Ιατρική Διατροφή, στην Ιατρική Σχολή του Αριστοτελείου Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλονίκης. Διαθέτει επαγγελματική και κλινική εμπειρία από το 2016, αφού έχει εργασθεί ως Κλινική Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος στη Γενική Κλινική Metropolitan General, συμμετείχε στο σχεδιασμό της υπηρεσίας, «Υπηρεσία Εξατομικευμένης Διατροφικής Φροντίδας – Advanced Patient Nutrition», του Γενικού και Γυναικολογικού / Μαιευτικού Νοσοκομείου ΜΗΤΕΡΑ και εργαζόταν, παράλληλα, ως Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος σε ιδιωτικό διαιτολογικό γραφείο των Αθηνών. Την εξάμηνη πρακτική της άσκηση ολοκλήρωσε επιτυχώς στην Γενική Κλινική ΙΑΣΩ General. Είναι μέλος της Ένωσης Διαιτολόγων Διατροφολόγων Ελλάδας (ΕΔΔΕ) από το 2016. Στο ιδιωτικό της γραφείο πραγματοποιεί όλες τις συνεδρίες, για φυσιολογικές και παθολογικές καταστάσεις, ενηλίκων, παιδιών, εφήβων, εγκύων, θηλαζουσών και ατόμων τρίτης ηλικίας. Η εξατομίκευση είναι ο βασικός άξονας στον οποίο στηρίζεται η προσέγγισή της. Βασικό της μέλημα είναι να ανοίξει καινούργιους δρόμους σε όσους την εμπιστευθούν. Κινείται πάντα με γνώμονα την αφετηρία, το παρελθόν και τους στόχους του καθενός και με σεβασμό στη διαφορετικότητα, σχεδιάζει προγράμματα διατροφής που θα οδηγήσουν αργά ή γρήγορα, αλλά κυρίως ανθρώπινα στο επιθυμητό αποτέλεσμα. Εκτός από τη διαχείριση βάρους και τη διατροφική εκπαίδευση, αναλαμβάνει και την διατροφική υποστήριξη κλινικών περιστατικών. Ενίοτε σε πιο αυστηρό πλαίσιο. Όμως πάντα με επίκεντρο τον ασθενή, τα "θέλω" και τα "δε θέλω" του, τις κόκκινες γραμμές του. Με τον εξοπλισμό τελευταίας τεχνολογίας (επαγγελματικό ζυγό και αναλυτή σύστασης σώματος με βιοηλεκτρική εμπέδηση) που διαθέτει το γραφείο εγγυάται πάντα τα πιο ακριβή αποτελέσματα μετρήσεων. Οι συνεδρίες μπορούν να πραγματοποιηθούν και από απόσταση.

Prekas Xristos is a Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, BSc, and has operated two dietetic offices since 2011, located in Petralona and Santorini. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition Science and Dietetics at Harokopio University of Athens and is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians – Nutritionists Association. He has participated in numerous research studies, organizes seminars and lectures for adults and children on nutrition and childhood obesity, and regularly contributes articles to nationwide websites and newspapers.

Konstantelos Antonios MSc is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist with a professional practice license, offering home visits as well as maintaining a private office in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics of the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and a postgraduate diploma (MSc) in Clinical - Medical Nutrition from the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He is a member of the European Society for Clinical Enteral and Parenteral Nutrition (ESPEN) and regularly attends continuing education seminars for obtaining the Clinical Nutrition diploma. He is certified in dietary management of individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. He works as an external collaborator at the private Mediterraneo Clinic, managing a large number of clinical cases, providing nutritional support to patients in the Dialysis Unit and Intensive Care Unit (ICU). He has also worked in private dietetic offices and in the Holmes Place chain of gyms. He specializes in modifying dietary behaviors through lifestyle changes in adults and managing clinical cases (Type 1 & 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypercholesterolemia, Gastrointestinal Diseases (Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome), Cancer patients, Kidney Disease), as well as providing nutritional support to patients with artificial feeding methods - gastrostomy, nasogastric tube (Levin), and parenteral nutrition. He offers specialized solutions tailored to individual needs. Finally, he is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association and the Clinical Nutrition Specialists Group of the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists of Greece.

Xoutopoulos Dimitrios is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains his dietetic practice in Kaisariani. He is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Technological Educational Institute of Larissa and holds a master's degree from the Department of Medicine at the University of Thessaly, with a thesis on "Nutrition in Health and Disease." His practical training was completed in the dietetic department of the "Paediatric Agia Sofia" hospital, where he provided nutritional counseling to parents of children suffering from various metabolic diseases and autoimmune disorders, the most prominent of which are diabetes, celiac disease, and cystic fibrosis. His passion for education in the field of nutrition led him to attend numerous conferences/seminars, the most significant being "Specialist in Sports Nutrition" from the Ergometric Center for Nutrition and Exercise "Peak Performance." He also obtained additional certifications in Sports Nutrition, basic principles of Nutrition and Dietetics, seminars on the accurate diagnosis of hematological tests, as well as training in managing various autoimmune symptoms. Finally, the primary goal of the center is to offer prevention and treatment services, as well as to contribute decisively to improving the quality of life for individuals of all ages through specialized programs and the reliable advice of the dietitian - nutritionist.

Marikou Foteini is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist MSc, graduate of the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition at Harokopio University and holder of a Master's Degree from the Medical School of Athens titled "Pathology of Pregnancy - High Risk Pregnancy." As part of her undergraduate program, she completed internships at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens, a private dietetic office, and a food industry company. Subsequently, she collaborated for several years with NGOs, where she provided voluntary nutritional support to cancer patients during and after anticancer treatments. Simultaneously, she has served as head dietitian - nutritionist in a large gym chain. She has been evaluating private cases since 2018, specializing in nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as in cases of eating disorders and clinical conditions such as hypercholesterolemia, diabetes mellitus, gestational diabetes, polycystic ovary syndrome, and specialized clinical conditions. Moreover, she continuously updates and actively follows the latest developments in the field of Nutrition and Health through educational seminars, conferences, and workshops. Since 2022, she has been operating her dietetic office in Ambelokipi, Attica, equipped with state-of-the-art technological equipment, catering to numerous individuals by personalizing her approach tailored to each person's specific 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.

Maria Mpergele is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and maintains her private offices in Nea Ionia and in the center of Athens. She holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Thessaly and, as part of her continuous professional development, she has attended and continues to attend numerous postgraduate scientific seminars and conferences related to her specialty. She has extensive experience in managing clinical cases (such as Diabetes Mellitus, hypercholesterolemia, thyroid disorders, gut health) and also treats adolescent cases. In the past, she served as a Dietitian - Nutritionist at a Nutrition and Aesthetics Center and completed her internship in the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at the Korgialeneio-Benakio General Hospital (Red Cross). Currently, in addition to her private practice, she collaborates with a Nursery School providing nutritional services as well as with a Wellness and Care Center.

Ο Μοσχονάς Νικόδημος είναι Διαιτολόγος - Διατροφολόγος και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό γραφείο στους Αμπελόκηπους Αττικής.Είναι απόφοιτος του τμήματος Διαιτολογίας και Διατροφής του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου και του τμήματος Βιοχημείας και Βιοτεχνολογίας του Πανεπιστημίου Θεσσαλίας.Κατέχει Μεταπτυχιακό Δίπλωμα από το Τμήμα «Εφαρμοσμένη Διαιτολογία και Διατροφή» του Χαροκοπείου Πανεπιστημίου, με ειδίκευση στην Μοριακή Διατροφή, εξελίσσοντας έτσι το ερευνητικό και κλινικό ενδιαφέρον του σχετικά με την σχέση της γενετικής και της βιολογίας με την διατροφή, την παχυσαρκία και την νόσο.Ολοκλήρωσε το εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα «Application of Genetics in Precision Nutrition» του Εθνικού και Καποδιστριακού Πανεπιστήμιου Αθηνών, στοχεύοντας στη συνεχή επιμόρφωσή του στον τομέα της διατροφής.Στα πλαίσια των σπουδών του έχει εκπονήσει ερευνητικές μελέτες σχετικά με το οξειδωτικό στρες, την μη αλκοολική λιπώδη διήθηση του ήπατος (NAFLD) και την κοιλιοκάκη.Έχει εργαστεί επίσης στο Τμήμα Κλινικής Διατροφής και στα εξωτερικά ιατρεία του νοσοκομείου ΓΝΝΘΑ «Σωτηρία», όπου ήρθα σε επαφή με πληθώρα κλινικών περιστατικών με νοσήματα όπως Χρόνια Αποφρακτική Πνευμονοπάθεια, Σακχαρώδης Διαβήτης, Νοσήματα του Καρδιαγγειακού Συστήματος, Καρκίνος κ.α..Επιπλέον, έχει εργαστεί στο τμήμα Κλινικής Διατροφής του 401 ΓΣΝΑ Γενικό Στρατιωτικό Νοσοκομείο Αθηνών και αντιμετώπισε πληθώρα κλινικών περιστατικών ασθενών και περιστατικών ασθενών με παχυσαρκία.Η φιλοσοφία του, ως επιστήμων, συνίσταται στην ανθρωποκεντρική, πλήρη εξατομίκευση της διατροφής στις ανάγκες του κάθε διαιτώμενου, σύμφωνα με τα τελευταία δεδομένα της βιβλιογραφίας της επιστήμης της διατροφής.Σύμφωνα με τον ειδικό, με την προσέγγιση αυτή επιτυγχάνεται η καταλληλότερη αντιμετώπιση και διαχείριση της νόσου, η διαχείριση του βάρος και η αθλητική απόδοση ανάλογα με τον εκάστοτε στόχο του διαιτώμενου.Τέλος,η συνεχής ενημέρωση και επισκόπηση των συνεχώς εξελισσόμενων επιστημονικών δεδομένων, η χρήση σύγχρονων μηχανημάτων και η επικοινωνία και η κατανόηση των αναγκών του κάθε διαιτώμενου, συνιστούν τους πυλώνες της κλινικής πράξης του ειδικού.

Η Χριστοπούλου Μαρία είναι Κλινικός Διαιτολόγος – Διατροφολόγος (Αριθμός άδειας: 5799) με εξειδίκευση στις Διαταραχές Πρόσληψης Τροφής (Master Practitioner on Eating Disorders & Obesity).

Διατηρεί τον διεπιστημονικό χώρο Lotus Lab στη Πλάκα. Οι σπουδές της ολοκληρώθηκαν στη Μ. Βρετανία και συνέχισε με διετές εκπαιδευτικό πρόγραμμα "Διαμορφώνοντας Συστημική προσέγγιση" του ΑΚΜΑ (Αθηναϊκό Κέντρο Μελέτης Ανθρώπου). Έχει ολοκληρώσει δύο κύκλους επιμορφώσεων στο Ινστιτούτο Έρευνας & Θεραπείας της Συμπεριφοράς, που αφορούν την καλλιέργεια του συμπονετικού νου για επαγγελματίες υγείας, καθώς και την ανάπτυξη της ενσυνειδητότητας - αυτεπίγνωσης (Mindfulness). Η προσέγγιση της είναι non-diet βασισμένη στις αρχές της διαισθητικής διατροφής ακολουθώντας με ενσυναίσθηση και σεβασμό το ρυθμό και τη πορεία των περιστατικών.

Από το 2017 είναι εξωτερική συνεργάτιδα του Ινστιτούτου Ψυχικής Υγείας Παιδιών και Ενηλίκων (Ι.Ψ.Υ.Π.Ε.).

Για 10 χρόνια ήταν διαιτολόγος -μέλος της ομάδας στο Κέντρο Ημέρας "Ανάσα". Έχει εργαστεί 3 χρόνια στο ενδοκρινολογικό τμήμα του Νοσοκομείο Ερρίκος Ντυνάν.

 Είναι μέλος του Πανελληνίου Συλλόγου Διαιτολόγων Διατροφολόγων και του δικτύου Attachment Parenting Hellas (έχει λάβει εκπαίδευση από τον φορέα), που αφορά τη θετική διαπαιδαγώγηση (θηλασμός, weaning, διατροφή οικογένειας).

Είναι Ιδρυτικό Μέλος της ΑΜΚΕ "Με Νέα ΔιάΘεση", μια εταιρεία που συστάθηκε με σκοπό την ενημέρωση, πρόληψη και θεραπεία των Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής.

Είναι μέλος της διεπιστημονικής ομάδας στο Κέντρο Ημέρας «Διάθεση» στην Αθήνα.

Πιστεύοντας στην αξία της δια βίου μάθησης πρόσφατα ολοκλήρωσε μονοετής εκπαίδευση στην Εφαρμοσμένη Συμβουλευτική και είναι μέλος διεπιστημονικής ομάδας με στόχο την εκπαίδευση στη Προγεννητική - Περιγεννητική ψυχολογία και διεργασία κλινικών περιστατικών.

Έχει παρουσιάσει εισηγήσεις σε συνέδρια Διατροφής & Διαιτολογίας και Ημερίδες, στο πεδίο των Διαταραχών Πρόσληψης Τροφής. Επίσης, συντονίζει επιστημονικά σεμινάρια με σκοπό την εκπαίδευση του επιστημονικού κλάδου και συνεισφέρει στην ενημέρωση και ευαισθητοποίηση του ευρύτερου κοινού (κοινότητα, σχολεία, παιδικούς σταθμούς) με ομιλίες, διδασκαλία και άρθρα σχετικά με το αντικείμενο αυτό.

Προσφέρει εθελοντική εργασία στο Σπίτι του Μάνα (φιλανθρωπικός οργανισμός για την υποστήριξη γυναικών με καρκίνο του μαστού ή οποιασδήποτε άλλης μορφής γυναικολογικό καρκίνο).

Στο παρόν, είναι εκπαιδευόμενη “Attached At The Heart Parent Educator”.

Vlami Mariantzela is a Dietitian - Nutritionist and Molecular Biologist - Geneticist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi, Athens. She graduated with honors from the Universities of Pisa and Trieste in Italy. She holds a master's degree in Dietetics - Nutrition and has also completed the "Clinical Nutrition" program at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Continuing her studies, she successfully completed the Harvard Medical School Course "Genetic Testing and Sequencing Technologies," receiving a scholarship. She specialized in Medical Genetics with a focus on Nutrigenetics (Functional Genomics of Human Nutrition - Clinical Nutrition). She has worked in the Department of Medical Genetics and Clinical Nutrition at the Pediatric Hospital IRCCS B. G. of Trieste, in the Department of Clinical Biochemistry at the University Hospital Cisanello of Pisa, and has extensive experience in counseling and nutritional education. Additionally, she has completed training programs in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Health Coaching. It is noteworthy that she was awarded by the University of Trieste for her experimental master's thesis entitled "Development of new genetic and immunological technologies in the diagnosis of celiac disease." She consistently participates in conferences and seminars, often as an instructor and speaker, staying updated on industry developments. Her method is based on nutrigenetic analysis, detailed history taking, and nutritional education, aiming for the highest possible personalization in nutrition to achieve optimal health and wellness outcomes based on the unique genotype, through the application of contemporary scientific knowledge and personalized approach. She holds a professional license as a Dietitian - Nutritionist in Greece with license number 701171 and a professional license in Italy with license number AA_083267.

Katerina Xrysoulaki is a Clinical Dietitian - Nutritionist, BSc, MSc, and she operates a private practice (Thought for food) in Exarchia, where she provides personalized nutrition services. She holds a degree from the Department of Dietetics and Nutrition Science at Harokopio University of Athens and possesses a bachelor's and master's degree (BSc - MSc) in Food Science and Human Nutrition from the Agricultural University of Athens. Furthermore, she holds a "Master Practitioner" certification in Eating Disorders and Obesity from KEADD in collaboration with NCFED of the UK. She completed her internship at selected nutrition centers, as well as at the General Hospital of Athens "Alexandra," gaining valuable experience in clinical and preventive settings. She continuously attends specialized seminars and educational programs, staying updated on the latest developments in Nutrition Science, clinical practice, and nutritional behavior. Her primary goal is to help people feel better and improve their lifestyle through nutrition. Based on scientific data, each program is tailored to the needs, daily routine, and lifestyle of each individual. Change does not come through restrictions but through conscious choices that respect the body and the needs of each person.

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.

Georgios Malamis is a Dietitian – Nutritionist MSc with a specialization in Clinical Nutrition and Eating Disorders. He runs his private practice under the name Nutrition Clinic in the Neos Kosmos area, providing personalized nutritional advice and support to individuals who wish to improve their diet and health. He is a graduate of the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the School of Biomedical Sciences, University of Surrey (UK), and holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from the School of Clinical Sciences at the University of Chester (UK). He has specialized in managing conditions such as diabetes mellitus, irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, as well as issues related to metabolic improvement. His goal is to help each individual develop a healthier, stronger, and sustainable relationship with food, free from guilt and restrictions, allowing them to enjoy food with balance. He also collaborates with other healthcare professionals, such as endocrinologists, cardiologists, and psychologists, to offer a holistic approach to supporting his clients and ensure their overall well-being and health.

Papataksiarxis Euaggelos MSc is a Dietitian - Nutritionist with a private practice in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Alexander Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki and a master's degree (MSc) with distinction in Applied Dietetics - Nutrition from Harokopio University of Athens. He specializes in modifying dietary behaviors through lifestyle habit changes in both adults and children and creates personalized nutrition programs for weight modification, pathological cases, and athletes. He participates in numerous seminars and conferences to stay updated on developments in the field and delivers lectures at conferences, talks at schools and associations, and television interviews on nutrition topics. Lastly, he is a member of the Hellenic Dietitians - Nutritionists Association and the Panhellenic Association of Dietitians - Nutritionists.

Lampros Kontogiannis is a Dietitian - Nutritionist - Pediatric Nutritionist - Metabolism Specialist and operates a private dietetic office: "Scientific Metabolism Center" in Sepolia, next to the Attiki metro station. He holds a degree from the Department of Nutrition and Dietetics at the Higher Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki. In 1997, he moved to the United Kingdom, where he attended specialized seminars at the Department of Clinical Psychology, "Eating Disorder," with a project titled “Anorexia Nervosa” at the private British College "British College." Simultaneously, he participated in a postgraduate program specializing in Counseling and Integrative Psychotherapy, MSc in "Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy" at the University of Derby. Currently, he has completed his specialization in systemic family therapy and couples therapy. He expanded his studies in childhood obesity at the Agia Sophia Children's Hospital - Panagiotis & Aglaia Kyriakou and, as a pediatric dietitian, participated in a four-year research study by the World Health Organization, under the auspices of the Ministry of Education in 2011, undertaking the study and documentation of anthropometric data of children from various primary schools in Athens to produce results related to childhood obesity in Greece. Subsequently, he completed the pediatric dietetics program and earned the title of Master Nutritionist in Pediatric Nutrition. He has been trained in quality control and taste evaluation and apprenticed under a specialized Tibetan teacher, knowledgeable in Tibetan medicine, focusing on neuropathy and chiropractic. Finally, the dietitian-nutritionist combines two disciplines, offering a holistic approach and solution by investigating psychological, physical, and spiritual factors, providing a comprehensive assessment and advice tailored to the individual needs of each patient.