Rick takes care of management and operations and is the program director in Greece. An alumnus of Morley College UK, Rick holds a degree in Economics and Commerce. As a businessman, Rick established a trading company in 1996 that was producing and exporting Organic and Gourmet food and beverage products. He became a player in the health industry in 2003, commercializing water distillers which are the source of the purest and healthiest form of water for human consumption with detoxifying and health-enhancing powers. Rick will be waiting to receive you when you get to Greece, and our team of healthcare specialists will be around to give you a tour of one of the best rehabilitation programs in the world.

Ioannis possesses many years of experience in the field of Psychiatry and Neurology, he is a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders and addictions with a passion for healing people in need. Ioannis is a Graduate of the Medical School of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich 1982. After joining the Hellenic Practice program, he saddled with the medical management of the Hellenic Practice rehabilitation program in collaboration with many national and international healthcare professionals.

Panagiota is a professional psychologist and neurologist with many years of practice in addiction treatment and management of psychological disorders. She uses her long years of experience to help participants in our programs to understand better the underlying causes of their addictions and how to develop a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Panagiota graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a B.Sc. in Psychology and holds an M.Sc. in Media Psychology from the Panteion University of Athens. Panagiota also has an M.Sc. in Clinical Neuroscience from the Institute of Neurology, University College London. She heads Hellenic Practice’s educational rehabilitation program and works with many national and international psychologists and psychiatrists.

Violeta is a professional nutritionist with a passion for helping people achieve optimal nutrition and health. As a member of the Hellenic Practice team, Violeta guides you on learning the best way of achieving a balanced nutritional program that will help you develop a sustainable body weight that is appropriate for your age and physical condition. Violeta is a graduate of the Diplomate and Board Certified Quantum Academies, Beverly Hills, California, USA. She holds an Honors degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Delaware, USA. Violeta has two Ph.D. including a doctorate in Holistic Nutrition, Highest Honors, USA, and a Medical Board Certified Biofeedback Doctorate from the International Medical University of Nature Medicine.

Hlias is a professional personal trainer, martial arts and sports practitioner, with a passion for helping people achieve optimal nutrition and health. As a member of the Hellenic Practice team, Hlias guides you on learning the best way of achieving a balanced physical activity program that will help you develop a sustainable body weight, desired appearance that is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

Gian possesses many years of experience in the field of rehab center management,  he uses his long years of experience to help clients in our programs to understand better the underlying causes of their addictions and psychological disorders to develop a balanced and healthy lifestyle. GIan has vast experience in operating rehab centers in various countries and he also participates in group meetings.

Stella is in charge of the Hellenic Practice medicine supply and monitoring the health condition of our clients in Greece. She is in charge of organizing all the doctors’s prescribed medications and making sure they are taken on time and in proper amounts as per the original prescriptions.  Stella joined the Hellenic Practice program team in 2019, helping our clients achieve sobriety to live a life free of addiction. Stella holds a diploma as a surgeon assistant and her experience extends to working in  emergency ambulances.

Danay manages Hellenic Practice program’s public relations in Greece. She is in charge of organizing local activities for program participants during their treatment, an essential social element in social integration that helps our clients ease back into society. Danay joined the Hellenic Practice program team in 2017, helping our clients achieve sobriety to live a life free of addiction. Danay holds a BA from the Athenium School of Business Administration and Social Sciences and loves Aerobics and Yoga.

Raul is a business administration professional who graduated from “UNAM” – Autonomous National University of Mexico – . He has worked in the trade and transportation industry as director of operations. In the year 2008 he was offered a position to work for the largest addiction treatment rehabilitation center in Mexico “Oceanica” where he was in charge of management and operations, this position led him to achieve extensive experience in understanding the medical industry in addition to being able to participate in client discussions, an important factor for social acceptance and integration. Raul joined the Hellenic Practice program in 2017 an is in charge of Central and south America public relations and sales

Tasos Kalaitzisis is a Music Teacher and Producer with extensive experience in Greek ancient, traditional and contemporary music. He is a talented musician and composer, live performance artist and orchestra director. He graduated from the Pinthanio School of Music with a degree in Orchestra Management and Piano. Tasos held positions at the Maria Eikonomakou School of Music and the Orfeas Music School between 1998-2002. He established a music studio in 2002 where he records both Greek and international artists. Tasos joined the Hellenic Practice program in 2017 and is the director of the music therapy program.

Hellenic Practice nutritionists educate program participants on nutrition, food categories, methods of food preparation, food quality and the importance of drinking pure water. As part of our educational program, clients will learn the fundamentals of traditional agricultural practices and alternative indoor agricultural methods such as hydroponics and others. The primary purpose of these educational programs is to help our clients know how to detox their bodies, eat healthily, and maintain fitness and strength levels that will translate into longer and healthier lives.

At Hellenic Practice, our physical activity instructors are highly experienced experts in teaching clients the best ways of detoxifying the body of the suffering caused by chemical dependency, thus allowing for a long-lasting recovery. Physical activity involves exerting the muscles through movement of body parts, burning a considerably high amount of energy in the process. Physical activities are highly beneficial to the health. Some common physical activities are walking, jumping, running, dancing, gardening, swimming, yoga, etc.

Our partner clinic is a renowned name in Mental Health and has been providing excellent health services to people in the broader Hellenic area since 1964. In line with the most recent European standards, the detox clinic embarked on an extensive and far-reaching renovation of the facilities including buildings for our private clinical doctors, accommodation, in-house cooking, and round the clock security. With more specialized personnel combining advanced scientific techniques with a compassionate treatment method, our team focuses on the particular requirements of individual clients and their families. We hope that these strategies in combination with medication will provide a holistic improvement in the health of our patients and their social reintegration.