Our Team

Georgia Xiromerisiou is a former Associate Professor of Neurology at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly specializing in Movement Disorders, Parkinson's disease, neurodegenerative diseases in general and Neurogenetics. In the last decade, her research has been mainly focused on the genetic basis of neurodegenerative diseases and particularly Parkinson's disease.

She has led pioneering genetic association studies in Greece and has cultivated important collaborations with distinguished scientists worldwide. She served for many years as the Lead of the Outpatient Department of Neurogenetics and Movement Disorders at the University Hospital of Larissa, as well as in various other Neurological clinics in the past. Her scientific work includes >120 publications with more than 7000 citations, reflecting her substantial contribution to the field.

Her educational background includes a PhD from the University of Thessaly School of Medicine and Clinical training and research at recognized institutions in Greece, the USA and the UK. She also worked as a Consultant Neurologist in various UK Hospitals. She is a Program Director of the Neurological and Psychiatric Disorders in the Elderly section at the Hellenic Open University’s postgraduate study program on the Aging and Chronic Diseases Management. She is the scientific supervisor of the newly established Brain Health Program of the Hellenic Open University’s Training and Lifelong Learning centre.

Dr Magda Krommyda is a Neurologist, graduate of the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and holder of a Master’s Degree in “Advanced Computer and Communication Systems” with a specialization in Intelligent Systems. She successfully completed her specialty training in Neurology in hospitals of Greece and Germany and in 2013 she moved to the United Kingdom as a fellow of the European Academy of Neurology (EAN). For 10 years she worked as a Consultant Neurologist at Queen’s Hospital in London, where she gained extensive clinical experience in a wide range of neurological disorders, specializing in Vascular and Preventive Neurology and Neuro-ophthalmology. She is a Fellow of The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) London and a member of the Association of British Neurologists (ABN).

Her dedication to education and love of sharing knowledge motivated her to successfully achieve her RCP Educational Supervisor accreditation and for several years she served as a clinical and educational supervisor for neurology trainees and medical students, as an organizer of the academic meetings and “Trainer of Trainers” at the Department of Neurosciences at Queen’s hospital where she worked. She is a faculty member of the interdisciplinary educational program on Brain Health of the Hellenic Open University’s Training and Lifelong Learning centre.

She shows a special interest in the promotion of scientific research in the field of Brain Health and prevention of Neurodegenerative diseases and has taken part in Public Health initiatives supporting national prevention programs. Following a rigorous selection process, she participated in the Advocacy Training for Neurology and Brain Health and was awarded the prestigious title of an EAN Ambassador of Neurology and Brain Health. She was invited by the Global Brain Health Institute to join the South-Eastern European Brain Health Task force representing Greece. She is a co-founder of the Institute of Preventive Neurology and Brain Health “Mindful Mind” in her hometown, Thessaloniki, in Greece. She is married and has 2 children.

Dr. Eleonora Kyriazopoulou is a Neurologist with a special research and clinical interest in dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. She completed her specialty in Neurology at the Neurology Clinic of Papageorgiou General Hospital (2007-2011). In 2008 she graduated from the Postgraduate Program at the Medical School of the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki on “Sleep Disorders in Patients with Dementia, Mild Cognitive Impairment and healthy control groups”. She worked in Great Britain at the University Hospital Queen’s Medical Center in Nottingham and at the Derby Royal Hospital. In 2017 she received a scholarship from the Operational Program “Human Resources Development, Education and Lifelong Learning 2014-2020 Support of researchers with emphasis on young researchers”.

Since 2014 she has served as the Lead Neurologist at the Memory and Dementia Clinic of St. Luke’s Hospital and since 2012 she provides scientific guidance at the Spastics Society of Northern Greece. She worked as a consultant neurologist at the Hellenic Association of Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (2012-2021) where she examined and monitored on a daily basis a large number of patients with memory disorders, dementia, Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia syndromes.

In recent years she has focused her clinical and research interest on the field of Brain Health, including primary and secondary preventive strategies in Neurology. She is dedicated to supporting patients and their loved ones throughout their treatment journey, providing compassionate and comprehensive care and offering innovative and modern treatments, based on the latest scientific developments, to improve their quality of life and address neurological challenges in the most effective way. She is a founding member of the Institute of Preventive Neurology and Brain Health “Mindful Mind” in Thessaloniki. She is married to interventional cardiologist Antonios Ntatsios and they have three children together.

My name is Nikolaos Christidis and I live in Thessaloniki. I hold a professional license as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, having graduated from the Alexandria Technological Institute-School of Food and Nutrition Technology in 2009. In 2010, my article “A Cross Sectional Study of Consumer Awareness of Functional Foods in Thessaloniki, was published in the Nutrition and Food Science Journal of the United Kingdom.

From 2010 until today, I have worked in the private and public health sector as a Dietitian-Nutritionist and since 2017 I run a Dietetic office in Lagada, Thessaloniki.

What we learn together, is not just to follow a nutritional plan, but we are reframing your own relationship with yourself. Together we create your own action plan based on your daily life. Through my programs, the goal is to gain nutritional "intelligence" and learn the way to manage this properly, avoiding excesses or deprivations.

MY APPROACH

Since each of us is different, my goal is to help you find a new lifestyle that not only suits you, but makes you feel good as well, whilst satisfying your needs on a daily basis. Together we discover the "fuel" that makes your body function in a smooth and optimal way.

Maria Dimatati began her musical education in classical piano, in which she received her Diploma with teacher Mrs. Domna Evnouchidou. Afterwards, she graduated from the Department of Music Studies of AUTH while her interest in investigating the effect of music on the human mind and brain prompted her to specialize in Music Psychology (MSc Music, Mind & Brain, University of London, 2009) graduating with distinction the pioneering Master's study cycle. She has published scientific articles and participated as a speaker in international and national conferences, while she has delivered several courses and lectures in the field of Music Psychology as an invited speaker. In addition, she is the first Greek woman to specialize in the Therapeutic Music for Healing and Transition Program (National Standards Board for Therapeutic Musicians, NY, US).

He studied at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in the Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, majoring in special physical education. He completed his postgraduate studies in special physical education and therapeutic gymnastics. He has certified training in massage techniques and personal training and has participated as a speaker in both international and national conferences and seminars. He has worked as a trainer since 2010 at the Alzheimer Hellas society implementing training sessions for the elderly and people with dementia.

Aris' goal is to help each of us integrate physical exercise into our daily lives, reaping the benefits it brings to our brain health and overall physical condition through appropriate personalized programs that are adapted to our age, body weight and special characteristics. It is a fact that often the process of physical exercise is treated as something difficult and painful, while it can be much more effectively done in a simple and fun way and contribute through the right counseling intervention to a healthy, balanced lifestyle.

Maria Tsampoulatidi is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and a member of the Hellenic Neuropsychological Society. She holds a degree in Psychology from the University of Ioannina, and specialized in Clinical Neuropsychology through the corresponding Postgraduate Programme at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (A.U.Th.), as well as the Postgraduate Programme in Neurorehabilitation at the Medical School of the University of Thessaly.

She has experience in both clinical and non-clinical settings, in public and private healthcare structures. She currently serves as a scientific associate of the Neurology Clinic at Papageorgiou General Hospital. Her clinical work includes managing a wide range of neurological and psychiatric cases across the lifespan—from childhood to older adulthood.

Maria is committed to delivering high-quality care by staying current with scientific advancements and actively participating in research, integrating innovative practices into her clinical work.

Her core responsibilities include:

Neuropsychological Assessment: a comprehensive process combining clinical expertise with scientifically validated tools. This includes specialized evaluation of cognitive domains such as memory, attention, perception, visuospatial and executive functions, and intelligence, along with a thorough assessment of emotional state and behavior.

Neuropsychological Rehabilitation: a set of interventions tailored to each case, following European guidelines. The therapeutic approach focuses on cognitive enhancement—either through the strengthening or compensation of impaired cognitive functions—drawing on principles of neuroplasticity. This is followed by psychoeducation sessions, which offer in-depth explanation of findings, personalized recommendations, counseling, and psychotherapeutic elements inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Within the same framework, she also designs preventive programs, aimed at building stronger and more resilient cognitive reserves.

Her principal objective is to establish a supportive environment for each individual and their family. She consistently upholds the values of respect, inclusion, and equal opportunity, ensuring that each person's needs are understood and addressed with dignity. Her ultimate goal is to promote safety, autonomy, and quality of life.