Born in Athens in 1988. He graduated from ATEI of Athens with 7,25 /10 with a degree in physiotherapy. He has undertaken internships and voluntary jobs in Henry Dunant Hospital and Panellinios Athletic Club, as well as paid jobs in physiotherapy clinics and nursing facilities. Moreover, he has worked with several football clubs as well as the National Greek Track and Field team providing first aid care, injury prevention strategies and rehabilitation when needed. At present, he is working as a lecturer in private colleges in Greece. Moreover he has graduated from Cardiff University’s MSc in Sport and Exercise Physiotherapy, which enabled him to improve his skills in this field. Recently, he was accepted in the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. He has taken part in seminars and congresses concerning Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation in UK and Greece, mostly specialised in musculoskeletal, neurological and sport physiotherapy pathologies. Finally he had made presentations in conferences and seminars both in the UK and Greece. Teaches: Surgeries in sport injuries, Kinesiotherapy, Sport Massage.
Maria Mitsiou, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr Maria Mitsiou is an Adapted Physical Educator who graduated from the Physical Education and Sport Science Department of τηε Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) and from the Physiotherapy Department of Technological Educational Institute (A.T.E.I.) of Thessaloniki. She is specialiσed in Musculoskeletal Disorders. She has completed the MSc programμε “Physical activity and Quality of Life” in the Physical Education and Sport Science Department of τηε Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, were she was first in her class having a special interest on Psychomotor Therapy. She was awarded her PhD in the “Effects of music, exercise and physical therapy during haemodialysis on the cardiac autonomous nervous system” from the same University with specialisation in Cardiac Rehabilitation. In between her PhD studies she received a training fellowship as the best PhD student from the Research Committee (AUTh). She completed successfully the four Greek sign language courses and gained her certification. Dr Mitsiou is also certified in reading and writing Braille system. She is active in higher education focused on topics of Health and Social Care: Sports Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Alternative Tourism, Physical Activity, Disability and Rehabilitation, Chronic diseases and Rehabilitation, Adapted Physical Education, Quality of Life, Telerehabilitation. She is also involved in research as a Research Associate at the Sports Medicine Laboratory of Physical Education and Sport Science (DPESS, AUTh), at the Developmental Medicine and Special Education Laboratory (DPESS, AUTh), and at the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She has a plethora of publications and presentations in international conferences/symposiums. She is a Volunteer First Aid Instructor and Nurse in Red Cross Department of Thessaloniki since 2009. Teaches “Foundations in Health, Social Care and Professional Practice”, “Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body”, “Foundation in Human Sciences”.
Christos Ntoumanis, BSc, MSc
Christos Ntoumanis qualified as a Speech and Language Therapist after graduating from Cardiff Metropolitan University, and received his Master of Science (MSc) in Speech Difficulties from the University of Sheffield. He is a member of the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT), registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), and a member of the Panhellenic Association of Logopedics (PSL). Christos has a professional interest in developmental speech and language disorders, fluency and voice disorders, and a special interest in developing professional skills and resilience in Health Professions students. He has been volunteering and working as a freelance Speech and Language Therapist since 2013. Teaches: ‘’ Scholarship for Health Professionals’’.
Sarantis was born in Athens in 1981. He graduated from the 4th high-school in Kallithea, he studied in the Physiotherapy Department of Charles University with scholarship and received his bachelor degree title as Physiotherapist in 2003. He continued his studies at a Master’s level at the same University, where he was awarded with scholarship, and he specialised in “Musculoskeletal and Neurological Rehabilitation”. In 2005 he came back to Greece and he was licensed as a physiotherapist after attending two semesters in the A.T.E.I. of Lamia physiotherapy programme. He has attended a number of seminars and courses regarding musculoskeletal rehabilitation (lower limb biomechanics, orthotics construction, myofascial release techniques, upper limb rehabilitation, taping, explain pain). Moreover, he has been certified from the Hellenic Institute of McKenzie therapy (cert.MTD) and the Manual Therapy courses of H.OMT-D. Between 2006 and 2008 he worked in a number of physiotherapy clinics and sport clubs treating patients with musculoskeletal problems and he was a physiotherapy tutor. Since 2008, he is the owner of the physical therapy center of musculoskeletal rehabilitation and therapeutic exercise “Physiogen”.
Teaches: “Physiotherapy Management II: Musculoskeletal”, “Physiotherapy Management I: Cardiorespiratory”, “Applied Structure & Function of the Human Body”.
Athanasios Siouras, PT, MSc
Athanasios is a graduate Physiotherapist from the School of Health and Welfare, of Technological Educational Institute of Thessaloniki in 2012. He completed his MSc in Sports & Exercise Medicine at the Queen Mary University of London in 2014. He has worked in private clinics in Volos, Thessaloniki and London with main focus on musculoskeletal and sports injuries. He was the 1st Team Physiotherapist of Niki Volou FC for the 15-16’ season. He has attended numerous seminars in Greece and abroad and has trained in the application of Western acupuncture. He is a former member of Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy (CSP) and current member of the ACPSEM (Association of Chartered Physiotherapists in Sports & Exercise Medicine) .In 2016, he set up a Rehabilitation and Sports Injury centre called '' PeakPhysio '' in Thessaloniki, as a co-owner with Zoi Monogeni. Teaches: «Physiotherapy Management : Musculoskeletal I ».
Maroula Vasilopoulou MSc, PhD.
Dr. Maroula Vasilopoulou was born in 1984 in Athens. In 2011 she completed her Master degree at Biology of Exercise in Department of Physical Education and Sports Science with specialisation in Ergophysiology, while in 2016 she completed her PhD studies at the same department with excellent grade. Her professional career began in 2006 as Clinical Exercise Physiologist in pulmonary rehabilitation programmes for patients with chronic diseases. She has participated in several clinical research studies in patients with chronic diseases and athletes. She also has publications in international journals in the field of Ergophysiology, pulmonary rehabilitation, tele-rehabilitation and chronic care as well as numerous presentations in international conferences, where she has been awarded. Teaches: “Physiotherapy Management I&II: Cardiorespiratory theme”.
Elpida Roussakou MSc
Elpida Roussakou is a graduate of the department of Public Health, Technological Educational Institute of Athens (A.T.E.I.). In 2016 she completed her MSc studies "Health and Safety in the Workplace" which is organised by the Medical Department of the Democritus University of Thrace in collaboration with the Departments of Public Health and Nursing of A.T.E.I of Athens. She has attended a number of conferences and seminars related to Public Health, Epidemiology and Health Services. She has taken part at the 11th National Conference on Management, Economics and Health Policies (2015) and at the 11th National Conference of Public Health and Health Services (2016) presenting her work "Health and Safety of the Modern Residence in Crisis Periods". Since April 2016 she has been working as a freelancer and she is the Manager in Health and Safety of various settings of the company Hygioacts. Teaches: «Foundation in Health Social Care and Professional Practice».
Athanasios Mandroukas, MSc, PhDc
Athanasios Mandroukas is a distinct graduate of Sports Science (BSc) from Charles University in Prague. He also holds a masters degree (MSc) in sports and exercise science from Leeds Beckett University (UK). His Master’s dissertation analyses the methodology and reliability of repetitive measurements. During, - and following the completion of - his masters studies, he worked as a part time Physical Education lecturer in secondary education schools. He has worked as a coach in football players of developmental ages and was also in charge of the laboratory based modules, in terms of supporting university students and also assessing third party test results. He has a plethora of publications in internationally credible journals, as well as presentations in international conferences/symposiums. His scientific record has been recognised at an international level, with numerous citations from several other scientists. Since the 2015-16 season, he is responsible of the Physical Condition of a premier league, football club in Thessaloniki (Iraklis FC 1908), as well as a football coach in developmental ages. Teaches: «Physiotherapy Management : Neurology I ».
Katerina Spanidi MSc, OMT
Katerina Spanidi is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist and clinical pilates instructor, currently owning a private physiotherapy clinic in Athens. Katerina graduated from the Technological Educational Institute (A.T.E.I.) of Patras, department of Physiotherapy in 2009 and following 2 years of professional experience in a variety of physiotherapy fields, she applied for the MSc in Advanced Manipulative Physiotherapy in the University of Birmingham (UK) from which she graduated in 2013. She has worked in several public and private physiotherapy clinics both in Greece and the UK and her areas of expertise are mainly musculoskeletal pathologies, athletic injuries and post-surgical rehabilitation. She is a full member of the HCPC, CSP, MACP, AACP and the Pan-Hellenic Association of Chartered Physiotherapists. Teaches: “Physiotherapy Management I: Musculoskeletal”, “Foundation in Human Science”.
Adamantia Dimitrakopoulou MSc
Adamantia Dimitrakopoulou is a physiotherapist specialized in neurological disorders. She graduated from A.T.E.I of Athens and she continued her studies at Oxford Brookes University in UK so as to take her Master degree in neuro rehabilitation. She has taken part in 2 international conferences, presenting her work about ‘The role of physiotherapy profession in Greece’. Now is working at ‘Physio Power’ private physiotherapy clinic in Athens as well as a freelancer undertaking community visits in neurological patients. Teaches: “Physiotherapy Management I & II: Neurology”
Maria Mitsiou, B.Sc., M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr Maria Mitsiou is an Adapted Physical Educator who graduated from the Physical Education and Sport Science Department of τηε Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTh) and from the Physiotherapy Department of Technological Educational Institute (A.T.E.I.) of Thessaloniki. She is specialiσed in Musculoskeletal Disorders. She has completed the MSc programμε “Physical activity and Quality of Life” in the Physical Education and Sport Science Department of τηε Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, were she was first in her class having a special interest on Psychomotor Therapy. She was awarded her PhD in the “Effects of music, exercise and physical therapy during haemodialysis on the cardiac autonomous nervous system” from the same University with specialisation in Cardiac Rehabilitation. In between her PhD studies she received a training fellowship as the best PhD student from the Research Committee (AUTh). She completed successfully the four Greek sign language courses and gained her certification. Dr Mitsiou is also certified in reading and writing Braille system. She is active in higher education focused on topics of Health and Social Care: Sports Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Alternative Tourism, Physical Activity, Disability and Rehabilitation, Chronic diseases and Rehabilitation, Adapted Physical Education, Quality of Life, Telerehabilitation. She is also involved in research as a Research Associate at the Sports Medicine Laboratory of Physical Education and Sport Science (DPESS, AUTh), at the Developmental Medicine and Special Education Laboratory (DPESS, AUTh), and at the AHEPA University General Hospital of Thessaloniki. She has a plethora of publications and presentations in international conferences/symposiums. She is a Volunteer First Aid Instructor and Nurse in Red Cross Department of Thessaloniki since 2009. Teaches “Foundations in Health, Social Care and Professional Practice”, “Applied Structure and Function of the Human Body”, “Foundation in Human Sciences”.
Maria Panagiotidou
Maria Panagiotidou is a physiotherapist who graduated from Alexander Technological Institute in Thessaloniki. She holds a Master of Science in Neuromusculoskeletal Healthcare from Keele University (UK) and a Bachelor in Osteopathy (Hons) from London School of Osteopathy (UK). She has extensive clinical experience, both in Greece and the United Kingdom, as she has worked in busy private clinics in London. Ms Panagiotidou is a member of the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP). She is the Programme Leader of the BSc (Hons) in Physiotherapy at Mediterranean College Thessaloniki. Alongside her academic responsibilities, she is a self-employed Osteopath and Physiotherapist, as well as an Associate for private health clinics.