Physiotherapists in the Northern suburbs of Athens

Authinos Konstantinos My Physio, PT, MSc, is a Physiotherapist with a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Semmelweis University in Budapest and a Master's degree in Rehabilitation Sciences and Physiotherapy from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven in Belgium. His studies were completed in the English-language departments of these universities, making him highly proficient in English. He has worked as an assistant physiotherapist at HYGEIA Hospital and the National Rehabilitation Foundation for the Disabled in Ilion. From January 2012 until 2018, he was an Associate Physiotherapist at the Model Center for Osteopathy, Physiotherapy, and Rehabilitation of Mr. Georgios Il. Goudevenos. He has participated in the development of a study entitled "Chronic Low Back Pain: The Role of Rehabilitation," which was presented at a conference of the Medical School of the University of Crete in 2012. Finally, the clinic is certified for EMS shockwave therapy - SWISS DOLORCLAST Method, as well as being a certified center for dynamic K LASER therapy.

Dr Karanasios Stefanos is a Physiotherapist, founder and director of the private physiotherapy clinic Physio - Kifisia in Kifisia. He is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of West Attica, specializing in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy. He holds a Master's degree with a specialization in Hand Rehabilitation from the University of Derby, UK, and a Master's degree in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy from the University of Birmingham. He has worked as a Specialist Musculoskeletal Physiotherapist in clinics in England, in private physiotherapy clinics in Thessaloniki and Athens, and as a Physiotherapist for the Hellenic Cycling Federation. To this day, he teaches Manual Therapy postgraduate seminars at the educational institution Hellenic OMT Diploma. Additionally, he has numerous research publications and conference presentations to his credit, and he is a member of the Panhellenic Physiotherapists Association (PSF-NPDD).

The physiotherapy center has been operating since 2012 in the area of Agios Stefanos. The scientific director, Mr. Gkaveras Vasilis, is specialized in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory disorders, as well as therapeutic exercise and acupuncture. Vasilis Gkaveras is a graduate of the Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Department of Physiotherapy. He has attended numerous conferences, both as a participant and as a speaker. Since his graduation in 2007, he has been continuously enhancing his education by attending seminars in his field of expertise. He has completed seminars in Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF 1, 2, 3a), myofascial trigger point therapy (Trigger Point Therapy 1, 2), dry needling (Dry Needle Therapy 1), and sports taping (Medical Taping), qualifications that make him specialized in musculoskeletal and neurological cases. In 2012, he completed the two-year first cycle of postgraduate studies at the Greek Association of Manual Therapy Physiotherapists, obtaining the title of Manual Therapist, internationally recognized by IFOMT. Regarding his professional experience, he has worked in several physiotherapy clinics in Athens (ARCOS Rehabilitation Center, OSTEO-PHYSIO Therapy Lab, 401 General Military Hospital of Athens), as well as at the municipal polyclinics of Agios Stefanos, through volunteer work. At the beginning of 2013, he founded the physiotherapy center "Physiopulse." Finally, he also provides home treatment services.

Η Physio Edge παρέχει σύγχρονες και επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες υπηρεσίες Φυσικοθεραπείας, με εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση του πόνου και τη νευροεπιστήμη. Μέσα από βαθιά κλινική γνώση και εξατομικευμένη προσέγγιση, δημιουργεί προγράμματα αποκατάστασης προσαρμοσμένα στις ανάγκες κάθε ασθενή, προσφέροντας ουσιαστικές λύσεις ακόμη και σε περιπτώσεις όπου άλλες θεραπευτικές προσεγγίσεις δεν έχουν αποδώσει. Βασικός στόχος της ομάδας της Physio Edge δεν είναι μόνο η προσωρινή ανακούφιση των συμπτωμάτων, αλλά η ουσιαστική αντιμετώπιση της αιτίας του προβλήματος και η πρόληψη μελλοντικών επιπλοκών. Η ομάδα αναλαμβάνει με συνέπεια και αποτελεσματικότητα σύνθετα περιστατικά, όπως χρόνιο πόνο, κεφαλαλγίες και κινησιοφοβία, εφαρμόζοντας προηγμένες μεθόδους αξιολόγησης και θεραπευτικής παρέμβασης.

Παράλληλα, προσεγγίζει κάθε ασθενή με σεβασμό, ενσυναίσθηση και πραγματικό ενδιαφέρον, παρέχοντας υπηρεσίες υγείας υψηλού επιπέδου.Η φιλοσοφία της Physio Edge βασίζεται στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική έρευνα και την τεκμηριωμένη κλινική πρακτική (Evidence-Based Practice), διασφαλίζοντας ότι κάθε θεραπευτική παρέμβαση στηρίζεται σε έγκυρα επιστημονικά δεδομένα. Μέσα από μια ολιστική προσέγγιση, συνδυάζονται στρατηγικά το Manual Therapy, η Θεραπευτική Άσκηση και το Clinical Pilates, με στόχο την πλήρη λειτουργική αποκατάσταση και τη βελτίωση της ποιότητας ζωής του ασθενή. Κάθε θεραπευτικό πρόγραμμα σχεδιάζεται εξατομικευμένα, λαμβάνοντας υπόψη τις ανάγκες, τους στόχους και την καθημερινότητα του κάθε ατόμου. Παράλληλα, η Physio Edge επενδύει στην καινοτομία και στον στρατηγικό σχεδιασμό των υπηρεσιών της, προσφέροντας εξειδικευμένη συμβουλευτική καθοδήγηση μέσω του Physical Therapy Consultation και υπηρεσίες δεύτερης γνώμης για τον βέλτιστο σχεδιασμό της θεραπευτικής πορείας. Εκδίδονται όλα τα νόμιμα παραστατικά για κατάθεση και αποζημίωση σε ιδιωτικές ασφαλιστικές εταιρείες.

Georgakopoulos Georgios is a Physiotherapist and maintains a private practice in Chalandri. He holds a degree in physiotherapy from the University "La Sapienza" in Rome and specialized at the 1st Neurological Clinic of the University of Rome, Clinica Delle Malattie Nervose e Mentali. He continued his specialization at the "San Giovanni Battista" Hospital in Rome and attended rehabilitation methods for patients after open-heart surgery at the "Deborah Hospital" in New Jersey, United States of America. Finally, he has worked as a physiotherapist at the "Villa Fulvia" Clinic and the private clinic "Fisiotuscolano s.r.l." in Rome and is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists and the Italian Association of Physiotherapists.

PHYSIOSTEPS - Karydis Nikolaos is a modern physiotherapy center located in Nea Kifisia, founded and scientifically directed by Physiotherapist Nikolaos Karydis. His involvement in sports as a member of the National Equestrian Team highlighted both the necessity of injury prevention and the comprehensive rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries. After completing his studies at the Department of Physical Education and Sport Science at the University of Athens, he continued his education at the Physiotherapy Department of Charles University in the Czech Republic, where he graduated with honors. The scientific expertise combined with an individualized approach create the foundation for the comprehensive management of a wide range of conditions such as cervical syndrome, low back pain, sciatica, discopathy, shoulder tendinitis, epicondylitis, sports injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. A thorough clinical evaluation prior to therapy initiation and re-evaluation during treatment aim to identify the underlying cause, while selecting the appropriate therapeutic approach facilitates faster pain relief, restoration of functionality, and return to sports or daily activities.

Xatziliadis Georgios and Xatziliadi Anastasia are Physiotherapists based in Marousi. Xatziliadis Georgios holds degrees in Physiotherapy and Medicine from the University of West Attica and the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, respectively. He possesses extensive professional experience, having served as a Physiotherapist - Department Head at the 401 General Military Hospital of Athens and at the 414 Military Hospital of Special Diseases for 28 consecutive years. Xatziliadi Anastasia is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Thessaly and also holds a degree from the Department of Physical Education at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. She has five years of professional experience in Greece and France. In their private clinic, they offer a wide range of services and are equipped to provide personalized solutions for orthopedic, rheumatologic, and other conditions.

Detsis Georgios is a Physiotherapist practicing professionally in Nea Ionia. He holds a BSc in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and an MSc in Clinical Management of Pain from the University of Edinburgh, School of Medicine. Additionally, he holds a Certificate in Cognitive and Behavioral Therapy from the Department of Psychology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He has served as Head of the Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy Department at the Rehabilitation Center "Anaplasi" and as an External Collaborator at Leukos Stavros Hospital and Doctors’ Hospital. He is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists, the Hellenic Scientific Society of Physiotherapy, and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists, UK.

Ksenofon Xatzisarantos is a Physiotherapist and runs a private clinic in Anoixi. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and has undergone further training in manual therapy with techniques based on hands-on treatment. During his career, he has worked at the physiotherapy center "IASIS," at the General Hospital of Attica KAT, as a Physiotherapist for the National Fencing Team of the "Paradeisos Marousiou" Club, and as a Coordinator in the Fencing Department at the Olympic Games. Today, the center offers the most advanced techniques for the rehabilitation of orthopedic, neurological, and sports conditions, specifically using taping techniques such as kinesiotaping, and techniques for spinal rehabilitation such as Maitland, Kaltenborn, and Mulligan. Additionally, he is a member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists and has participated in numerous conferences and seminars to stay continuously updated on advancements in his field.

Louvaris Ioannis is a Physiotherapist and operates a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece in Lamia and holds a Pilates Mat & Equipment certification from the Professional Trainers' Model School StadiumPro. Subsequently, he completed postgraduate studies in Advanced Physiotherapy at the University of Salford in Manchester. Additionally, he possesses a Pedagogical and Teaching Proficiency certificate from A.S.PAI.TE. He completed his internship at the Attikon General Hospital KAT, gaining significant clinical experience, and has worked in private physiotherapy centers. At his physiotherapy clinic, he addresses each injury and condition on an individual basis, with particular specialization in musculoskeletal rehabilitation and sports injuries.