Physiotherapists

Vardoulakis Xristoforos is a Physiotherapist who operates a private physiotherapy clinic in Agia Paraskevi. He studied Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Athens and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Sports Physiotherapy from the Medical School of Novi Sad. He has extensive experience and training in the field and has collaborated with teams from the Greek Super League, providing his services. Additionally, he specializes in neurological and musculoskeletal rehabilitation, as well as sports injuries.

Varvagiannis Konstantinos is a Physiotherapist who conducts home visits. He is a certified physiotherapist specializing in the rehabilitation of musculoskeletal disorders with many years of experience in providing personalized therapeutic programs tailored to the needs and goals of each patient. He focuses on the overall improvement of functionality, mobility, and quality of life, utilizing evidence-based practices, modern rehabilitation methods, and continuous professional development. He is distinguished by effective communication, empathy, and his ability to empower patients of all ages through prevention, education, and support in self-managing their symptoms.

Prokopi Nikoletta is a Physiotherapist and the Scientific Director of the private Physiotherapy Center "ProkopiPhysio" located in Ampelokipoi. She holds a degree from the Technological Educational Institute of Physiotherapy, a PhD from the Medical School of the University of Patras, and is a laboratory collaborator at the Department of Physiotherapy of the University of Western Greece. She has received postgraduate training in Gynecological Physiotherapy and is a certified Pelvic Floor Trainer (PFT) for pelvic floor rehabilitation. Additionally, she has specialized in the most modern methods for the rehabilitation of spinal disorders, Respiratory Physiotherapy, treatment of the lower jaw, Dry Needling acupuncture, and Visceral Mobilization (Barral technique, Grenoble, France). She is a member of the European Parkinson Disease Association (EPDA) as well as the Hellenic Society for Parkinson's Disease "EPIKOUROS-kinisi," with extensive experience in the rehabilitation of patients with this condition. Furthermore, she holds certifications in manual therapy techniques and Maitland and Ackermann chiropractic techniques for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal problems throughout the body. Finally, her clinical experience is notable, having worked in numerous clinics and hospitals such as the University Hospital of Patras, General State Hospital of Nikaia, Iaso General Hospital, and White Cross Athens.

Athanasiou Martha is a Physiotherapist. She holds a degree from the Department of Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Patras and completed her clinical practice at the Attica General Hospital KAT. She is specialized in exercise, certified as a Pilates Instructor (AF Studies - PMA), in Clinical Pilates (KEDIVIM Epimorfosis - EOPPEP), and as a Personal Trainer (HNFC - NASM). Additionally, she holds a diploma in Biomedical Acupuncture from the University of West Attica and has been trained in Manual Therapy at a school certified by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMPT), deepening her expertise in the assessment and management of musculoskeletal disorders. Currently, she is a postgraduate student at the Medical School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, enrolled in the program "Algology: Pain Management - Diagnosis and Treatment - Pharmacological, Interventional, and Other Techniques," aiming at the treatment of acute and chronic pain. She has worked in physiotherapy centers, private clinics, and provided home-based therapies. Her goal is the management and treatment of acute and chronic pain through a holistic and individualized physiotherapeutic approach. Through comprehensive medical history taking and detailed clinical evaluation, she designs and implements personalized treatment programs tailored to the needs and objectives of each patient, aiming to improve functionality and quality of life.

Giannoulakis Dimitris PT, OMPT, NDT is the founder and scientific director of the physiotherapy center Physio Giannoulakis, operating since 2017 in Athens.

He graduated as a physiotherapist in 2008 and is a certified physiotherapist in neurological physiotherapy, sports physiotherapy, and acupuncture.

He has served as a head of rehabilitation centers in Greece and Germany, a permanent collaborator of a private hospital in Athens, and physiotherapist for football teams in Greece and abroad. He is a member of the Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association, a member of IFOMPT (International Federation of Manipulative Physical Therapists), and a member of HPSA (Hellenic Physiotherapy Society of Algology). He holds professional licenses to practice in Greece and Germany. He participates annually in seminars and conferences both in Greece and internationally.

Gerasimos Kavvadias is a Physiotherapist and the scientific director of the Model Physiotherapy Center “Anelixis Physio Clinic” in Kallithea. He graduated from the Physiotherapy department of the Technological Educational Institute of Central Greece and completed his internship at the Asklepieio Hospital of Voula. Concurrently, he is attending the postgraduate training program for Physiotherapists of the Hellenic OMT Diploma. Additionally, he has worked as a Physiotherapist in private physiotherapy clinics in Athens, focusing on musculoskeletal issues, sports injuries, and postoperative rehabilitation. He has also collaborated with a private physiatry medical practice and a sports club. At Anelixis Physio Clinic, musculoskeletal problems are approached by applying specialized techniques, such as the Mulligan therapeutic approach and the McKenzie method.

Ο Σωτηρόπουλος Γεώργιος είναι Φυσικοθεραπευτής και διατηρεί ιδιωτικό Κέντρο Φυσικοθεραπείας στο Χαϊδάρι. Διαθέτει πτυχίο Φυσικοθεραπείας από το Ανώτατο Τεχνολογικό Εκπαιδευτικό Ίδρυμα Αθηνών και πτυχίο Παραδοσιακής Κινεζικής Ιατρικής από το Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine της Κίνας. Ο ειδικός έχει εργαστεί στο Ιατρείο Πόνου του Γενικού Νοσοκομείου Νίκαιας.

Στο ιδιωτικό του κέντρο προσφέρει πλήθος υπηρεσιών, εξατομικευμένες για τις ανάγκες εκάστοτε ασθενούς.

Lavda Laskarina is the owner and scientific director of the Physiotherapy Center "Therafit", which has been operating since 2003 in Ilion. Lavda Laskarina is a physiotherapist, graduate of the A.T.E.I. Lamia. Her extensive experience in physiotherapeutic rehabilitation, ongoing lifelong education in specialized and international physiotherapy programs, deep belief in the limitless potential for rehabilitation of each condition, and compassion combined with dedication and care create the prerequisites for an optimal outcome regardless of the nature of each issue. During her many years of professional activity, she has undertaken postgraduate studies in Germany with the international company Vojta (IVG) for the training of the proven effective Vojta therapy program. Vojta therapy is applicable to any motor dysfunction or lesion that may appear from infancy and childhood through to adulthood. Furthermore, she has received postgraduate training in manual therapy techniques by Freddy Kaltenborn and Karel Lewit, myofascial pain release techniques – trigger points therapy via ischemic pressure and dry needling, Schroth therapy, and three-dimensional manual therapy for foot deformities such as hallux valgus, pes planus, clubfoot, calcaneovalgus foot, and sickle foot in infants and children according to Barbara Zukunft-Huber. Simultaneously, she continues to train relentlessly, closely following scientific developments.

Η Physio Science Clinic – Tailor Made Physiotherapy, υπό την επιστημονική καθοδήγηση του Αλέξανδρου Σιδέρη και των συνεργατών του, παρέχει εξατομικευμένες υπηρεσίες φυσικοθεραπείας, βασισμένες στη σύγχρονη επιστημονική τεκμηρίωση και προσαρμοσμένες στις ιδιαίτερες ανάγκες κάθε ασθενούς. Η θεραπευτική φιλοσοφία της κλινικής στηρίζεται στην ολοκληρωμένη και εξατομικευμένη αξιολόγηση, στη στενή συνεργασία θεραπευτή και ασθενούς, καθώς και στη συνεχή παρακολούθηση και επανεκτίμηση της θεραπευτικής πορείας. Η κλινική εμπειρία, η διδασκαλία και η επιστημονική έρευνα συνδυάζονται με στόχο την παροχή φυσικοθεραπείας υψηλού επιπέδου, δίνοντας έμφαση όχι μόνο στην αντιμετώπιση του πόνου αλλά και στην αποκατάσταση της λειτουργικότητας, της αυτοπεποίθησης στην κίνηση και της συνολικής ποιότητας ζωής.

Η κλινική προσφέρει ολοκληρωμένη φυσικοθεραπευτική αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση σε όλο το φάσμα των μυοσκελετικών παθήσεων, με ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στη διαχείριση σύνθετων και απαιτητικών κλινικών περιστατικών. Διαθέτει σημαντική εμπειρία στην αντιμετώπιση του μακροχρόνιου επίμονου πόνου, συμπεριλαμβανομένου του χρόνιου μυοσκελετικού πόνου, του αυχενικού και οσφυϊκού πόνου, των κεφαλαλγιών και αυχενογενών πονοκεφάλων, των δυσλειτουργιών και του πόνου της κροταφογναθικής άρθρωσης, καθώς και της νευραλγίας τριδύμου και άλλων μορφών χρόνιου νευροπαθητικού πόνου. Παράλληλα, παρέχει εξειδικευμένη αξιολόγηση και υποστηρικτική φυσικοθεραπευτική παρέμβαση σε λειτουργικές διαταραχές που σχετίζονται με τη λειτουργία του αυτόνομου νευρικού συστήματος, όπως διαταραχές ύπνου, χρόνιο στρες, αγχώδεις διαταραχές, σύνδρομο ευερέθιστου εντέρου, σωματοαισθητικές εμβοές και άλλες λειτουργικές διαταραχές. Η φυσικοθεραπεία εφαρμόζεται πάντοτε βάσει των σύγχρονων επιστημονικών κατευθυντήριων οδηγιών και δεν αποτελεί θεραπεία πρώτης γραμμής για τις παραπάνω παθήσεις, αλλά μπορεί, σε επιλεγμένες περιπτώσεις και σε συνεργασία με τον θεράποντα ιατρό, να συμβάλει στη βελτίωση συγκεκριμένων συμπτωμάτων και λειτουργικών περιορισμών.

Η Physio Science Clinic διαθέτει επίσης ιδιαίτερη εξειδίκευση στην αξιολόγηση και αποκατάσταση παθήσεων της κρανιοπροσωπικής περιοχής και του περιφερικού νευρικού συστήματος, όπως η πάρεση προσωπικού νεύρου, οι δυσλειτουργίες της κροταφογναθικής άρθρωσης, οι περιφερικές νευροπάθειες, οι παγιδεύσεις νεύρων και οι νευρομυϊκές δυσλειτουργίες της περιοχής κεφαλής και τραχήλου. Παράλληλα, σχεδιάζει εξατομικευμένα προγράμματα μετεγχειρητικής αποκατάστασης μετά από ορθοπαιδικές και άλλες χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις, με στόχο την ασφαλή επούλωση των ιστών, τη σταδιακή επαναφορά της λειτουργικότητας, την πρόληψη επιπλοκών και την ταχύτερη επιστροφή στις καθημερινές δραστηριότητες και τον αθλητισμό. Ιδιαίτερη έμφαση δίνεται και στη διαχείριση σύνθετων ή ανθεκτικών περιστατικών, όπου τα συμπτώματα επιμένουν ή η αιτία του προβλήματος δεν είναι προφανής, μέσα από αναλυτική κλινική αξιολόγηση, εφαρμογή των αρχών της τεκμηριωμένης πρακτικής, εξατομικευμένο θεραπευτικό σχεδιασμό και στενή συνεργασία με ιατρούς άλλων ειδικοτήτων, όταν αυτό απαιτείται.

Στους εξειδικευμένους τομείς της κλινικής περιλαμβάνεται ακόμη η φυσικοθεραπεία πυελικού εδάφους για γυναίκες και άνδρες με λειτουργικές διαταραχές της πυελικής περιοχής, όπως χρόνιος πυελικός πόνος, δυσλειτουργίες των μυών του πυελικού εδάφους, ακράτεια ούρων ή κοπράνων, δυσλειτουργίες μετά από χειρουργικές επεμβάσεις της πυέλου, επώδυνη σεξουαλική λειτουργία όπου ενδείκνυται, καθώς και αποκατάσταση κατά την προγεννητική και μεταγεννητική περίοδο. Η θεραπεία βασίζεται στη λεπτομερή λειτουργική αξιολόγηση, στην εξατομικευμένη θεραπευτική άσκηση, στη μυϊκή επανεκπαίδευση και στην εφαρμογή εξειδικευμένων φυσικοθεραπευτικών τεχνικών, με απόλυτο σεβασμό στην ιδιωτικότητα και την αξιοπρέπεια κάθε ασθενούς. Παράλληλα, η κλινική αναπτύσσει σημαντική δραστηριότητα στον τομέα της φυσικοθεραπείας στην ψυχική υγεία, εφαρμόζοντας σύγχρονες, επιστημονικά τεκμηριωμένες παρεμβάσεις που στοχεύουν στη βελτίωση της λειτουργικότητας, της ποιότητας ζωής και της σωματικής ευεξίας ατόμων με αγχώδεις ή καταθλιπτικές διαταραχές, χρόνιο στρες, σωματικά συμπτώματα που σχετίζονται με ψυχολογική επιβάρυνση ή χρόνιο πόνο με σημαντικές ψυχοκοινωνικές επιδράσεις. Οι παρεμβάσεις περιλαμβάνουν θεραπευτική άσκηση, εκπαίδευση στην κατανόηση του πόνου, τεχνικές ρύθμισης του νευρικού συστήματος, αναπνευστική επανεκπαίδευση, βελτίωση της σωματικής επίγνωσης και ενίσχυση της συμμετοχής στις καθημερινές δραστηριότητες, πάντοτε ως μέρος μιας ολοκληρωμένης διεπιστημονικής θεραπευτικής προσέγγισης.

Theodorakopoulos Georgios - Impact Physio is a Physiotherapist who operates a private Physiotherapy clinic in Neo Psychiko. He graduated from the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Patras and has acquired the title of specialized musculoskeletal physiotherapist by completing his training with the Hellenic OMT Diploma educational institution, recognized by the International Federation of Orthopaedic Manipulative Physical Therapists (IFOMT). Additionally, he has completed the Biomedical Acupuncture program at the University of West Attica and is a certified acupuncture specialist. Concurrently, he holds the title of Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the University of Barcelona, having completed the Barca Universitas program. He is certified in the use of Blood Flow Restriction Training equipment and holds a master's degree (MSc) in Therapeutic Exercise from the University of Patras. He has attended and continues to participate in numerous seminars and training sessions both in Greece and abroad. Finally, he has worked with professional category football and basketball teams and has collaborated with athletes in football, basketball, tennis, swimming, CrossFit, weightlifting, and water polo at both amateur and professional levels, and he is a member of the educational team of Hellenic OMTEdu.

Rebalance - Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in Koukaki is a fully equipped facility offering a friendly and comfortable environment where physiotherapeutic treatment and a supportive approach are provided for all types of musculoskeletal, neurological, and respiratory conditions. Through a holistic approach and individualized programs tailored to each patient’s needs, the Center's supervisors, in excellent collaboration with their specialized partners, ensure the fastest and most complete rehabilitation. Their continuous updating on innovative therapies in conjunction with contemporary scientific research is a key component of their success and a prerequisite for guaranteeing the provision of excellent services. The Center offers, in addition to Assessment and Physiotherapeutic Rehabilitation, Therapeutic Massage, Cross Functional Training, Yoga and Pilates classes in small groups of 3-6 people, as well as Nutritional and Dietary counseling.

The Asklipios Epistimoniko Fysikotherapeutirio is directed by Asklipios Epistimoniko Fysikotherapeutirio, Rheumatologist - Pathologist and Acupuncturist. He is a graduate of the Medical School of Athens, holds a diploma in Acupuncture, and is certified in Hilterapia therapy, which contributes to the rehabilitation of painful pathological conditions related to muscles, tendons, and ligaments, as well as in shock wave therapy for treating musculoskeletal disorders. He has served as the Director of the Pathology Clinic at the General Hospital of Amfissa and stays updated on developments in his field through participation in conferences and seminars. The doctor is a member of the Athens Medical Association, the Professional Committee of Rheumatologists of Greece, the Association of Clinical Laboratory Physicians, and the Committee on Alternative Medicine of the Athens Medical Association. The physiotherapy center provides rehabilitation services for neuromuscular and musculoskeletal disorders, cranioencephalic injuries, cerebrovascular accidents, demyelination diseases (multiple sclerosis), cerebral palsy, spinal cord and peripheral nerve disorders and traumatic injuries, rheumatic diseases, total arthroplasties, tendon transfers, fractures, sports injuries, chronic pain (headaches, neck pain, low back pain), and occupational diseases. Finally, the physiotherapy center is equipped with a magnetic stimulator and Tecar therapy (radiofrequency therapy).

Physioworx is a modern physiotherapy center located in Argyroupoli. A space fully equipped with a comfortable and friendly environment. Karanastasis Stauros Msc - Physioworx Physiotherapy holds a master's degree (MSc) from the Medical Department of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. He is a graduate of the Physiotherapy Department of the University of Patras as well as the Democritus University of Thrace (Department of Physical Education and Sport Science) with a specialization in Training and Rehabilitation of Musculoskeletal Injuries & Diseases.

He has many years of experience working in physiotherapy and rehabilitation centers.

The center offers physiotherapy services including:

·        Development of therapeutic plans

·        Postoperative rehabilitation

·        Therapeutic massage

·        Acupuncture

·        Therapeutic exercise

Dafnis Andreas is a Physiotherapist who operates a private physiotherapy clinic, certified in clinical mechanics, diagnosis, and treatment located in Marousi. He has served as a Professor of Physiotherapy at the Technological Educational Institute of Lamia. The center is equipped, beyond conventional tools, with an inductive magnetic stimulator, shockwave ultrasound, and high-power laser, offering high-level services. The scientific and planned application of these modalities addresses conditions quickly and effectively. The Physiotherapist manages orthopedic, neurological, sports-related, rheumatic, cardiac, and respiratory conditions, as well as therapeutic exercise. The physiotherapy clinic has been operational since 1998. In a bright 150 sq.m. space, aided by reliable and continuously updated equipment, and with a focus on the patient, all conditions requiring physiotherapeutic intervention are treated. Knowledge, experience, continuous education and training, but above all respect and understanding of human pain, ensure the correct application of physiotherapeutic procedures aiming for the best possible outcome. Recognizing the difficulty of mobility, home visits are also provided for patients.

Papastratis Ilias is a Physiotherapist and the Scientific Director of the private Physiotherapy Center "Physioexpert" located in Ampelokipoi. He holds a degree from the TEI of Physiotherapy and is a certified spinal therapist in mechanical diagnosis and therapy using the McKenzie method (cert. MDT). He is certified in manual therapy techniques, chiropractic techniques, and manual therapy for the assessment and treatment of musculoskeletal disorders throughout the body. Additionally, he has completed a training program certified by the IMTA (International Association of Maitland Teachers after 4 years of seminars and examinations) in hands-on assessment and treatment techniques (manual therapy—mobilization techniques of joints and muscles with hands) for the treatment of neuro-musculoskeletal problems. He has extensive experience, having worked as a Physiotherapist at the KINESIS physiotherapy clinic and the "Anelixi" Rehabilitation Center, primarily managing neurological cases such as cerebrovascular accidents, multiple sclerosis, traumatic brain injuries, Parkinson’s disease, polyneuropathies, and others. Furthermore, he has served as an external collaborator at the Euroclinic Athens in the microsurgery and hand and upper limb surgery department, where he also observed surgeries (shoulder and hip arthroplasties, primarily shoulder arthroscopic procedures, and numerous microsurgical operations). Notably, he is engaged in therapy and rehabilitation of amateur and professional athletes across various sports (football, boxing, kickboxing, marathon runners, volleyball, and basketball athletes). Finally, he has participated as a speaker at conferences in Greece and Europe, including the International Sports Medicine Conference under the auspices of FIFA in London and Milan, and was a speaker at the scientific workshop of the Hellenic McKenzie Institute on the topic "Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy of the Ankle Joint".

Karathanasis Giorgos is a Physiotherapist providing home visits. He holds a degree in Physiotherapy from the Technological Educational Institute of Patras (TEI) and has subsequently received advanced training in Neuro-Musculoskeletal Pathology and the "Clinical Pilates" method. Since 2009, he has been working in the field of Physiotherapy, offering private home visits as well as having experience working as a Physiotherapist in hospitals and private clinics, gaining relevant professional experience. Finally, since 2022, he has been serving as a Physiotherapy Instructor at the Institute of Vocational Training (IEK) "Akmi".