12 Apr Spyros
SPYROS A. MAGANIOTIS – PSYCHOTHERAPIST ( SYNTHETIC & BODY ORIENTED PSYCHOTHERAPY WITH THE METHOD OF BIOSYNTHESIS) – HOLISTIC THERAPIST / CHINESE MEDICINE ( HERBOLOGY, ACUPUNCTURE, QIGONG)
My name is Spyros Maganiotis, I was born and raised in Athens. I have been working in the health field since 2009. My personal interest led me to the field of therapies in 2005, when I started my personal search and this resulted in directing my professional orientation and studies in the field of health with emphasis on mental health and Chinese medicine.
I currently work privately as a psychotherapist practicing synthetic and somatic psychotherapy in both individual sessions and in parent counseling groups as well as in self- paced seminars.
In addition I also work as a Chinese medicine practitioner with a focus on mental health, internal pathology, gynecology and fertility. I have broad knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic techniques from both scientific and classical / traditional approaches ( see appendix 1 for a detailed curriculum tree ), striving to integrate and synthesize the necessary tools for individualized treatment.
My therapeutic philosophy is that the human being is composed of body, spirit and soul , so always in sessions, I try to have a critical look at all three levels, paying special attention to individual differences, the psychology of the person and the observation of the vital energy of the body.
My special interest is the integration of modern research on biopsychology – neuroscience and their research on biopsychology – neuroscience and their combination with classical psychotherapy, especially somatic psychotherapy theory and Chinese medicine.
In 2012 I founded the Healthcure wellness and holistic therapies centre in Nea Erythraia in Athens and after four years I decided to move out of Athens, as the city could no longer support me in the lifestyle I had chosen .
I relocated to the island of Paros, opening Healthcure Paros in 2016. In its 5 years of operation, the center offered a variety of services of holistic therapies, psychotherapy, exercise, Chinese medicine and massage. It even exclusively equipped spa services for four tourist seasons in luxury hotels, villas, boats in various parts of the island.
In 2021 having become a parent for the second time and influenced by the needs of the family for a different lifestyle I moved to the city of Larissa where I now live and work maintaining a private office.
In my personal life I continue my studies on my professional field, I attend seminars of philosophy, I practice Qi-gong , Wing Chun Kung Fu, I do meditation practices, I study, I take care of my diet and my relationships.
BELOW IS A DETAILED LIST OF THE TREE OF STUDIES I HAVE FOLLOWED
ANNEX 1 BASIC TRAINING
PSYCHOLOGY & PSYCHOTHERAPY
-2016: Experimental seminar “trauma”, with the “biosynthesis” approach to psychotherapy, as an introduction to the 5 year study cycle in the specific school.
Training hours: 10
-2017: Second experimental seminar “trauma”, with the physical approach to psychotherapy.
Training hours: 10
-2017 The Lesson of Counseling psychology
Training hours: 30
2017: Initiation of studies in the Physical Psychotherapy method “Biosynthesis” of a 5 year cycle and became a member of the International Foundation for Biosynthesis (IFB).
The specific certification is recognized by the European Associations for Body Psychotherapy (ΕΑΒΡ), the European Association of Psychotherapy (ΕΑΡ) and the World Council of Psychotherapy (WCP). Biosynthesis is the only school of Physical Psychotherapy that is recognized by the EAP and the graduates of the Greek Center for Biosynthesis immediately become holders of the European Certificate for Psychotherapy (ECP).
Training hours: 1060
-2017 Member of IFB ( International Foundation Biosynthesis) & EAP (European Association for Psychotherapy)
-2017 Seminar Polyvagal theory of emotion (Stephen Porges) with Mark Ludwig.
Training hours: 18
-2017 Seminar with subject bonding with Mark Ludwig
Training hours:18
-2018 Lesson of Νeurophysiology & Neuroanatomy
Training hours:18
-2018 Lesson of Theory of personalities
Training hours:30
-2018 Lesson Biosynthesis and Children
Training hours:36
2018: Third experimental seminar “trauma”, with the physical approach to psychotherapy specialized in the energy center of the heart with Vasilis Christodoulou.
Training hours: 18hours
2018: Seminar “Greece- Japan: Feelings & Dreams” from the Gestalt Institute of San Francisco
Training hours: 18
2018: Seminar in Vagus Nerve -The Polyvagal Theory of emotion του Stephen Porges with Mark Ludwig
Training hours: 18hours
2018: Member of PESOPS Greek Association for Body Psychotherapy
2020: Began a bachelor (BSc) (Hons) in Psychology in East London University
2020: Member of BPS The British Psychological Society
2020: Seminar: Code of Ethics from the Panhelllenic Association of Somatic Psychotherapists
2020: Neurology Workshop. Under the auspices of the University of Athens and the 1st Neurology Clinic of the Aeginitio Hospital
2021: Conference: 17th European Congress for Body Psychotherapy
2021: Seminar: Transforming the Experience based brain Stephen Terell, Professional Counselling & Psychotherapy Seminars Ireland
2021: Seminar: Nurturing the Heart with the Brain in Mind / Bonnie Badenoch. Professional Counseling & Psychotherapy Seminars Ireland
2021: Seminar: Polyvagal theory Deb Dana. Professional Counseling & Psychotherapy Seminars Ireland
2021: Seminar: Prevention of Suicide and suicidal behavior.
2022: Seminar : The 10th cranial nerve in psychotherapy. Scientific Committee of PESOPS
2022: Seminar: Psychopathology in Clinical Contexts. Collaboration of Metropolitan College of Larissa with psychiatrist Dimitris Karamanavis and in collaboration with THESYPA
Training hours : 15
2022: Internship at the Directorate of kindergartens, educational & social actions of the municipality of Larissa
The 2022 Faculty of Psychosis & Complex Mental Health Annual Conference 2022 (BPS The British Psychological Society)
The 2022 Seminar Clinical Neuropsychological Assessment and Rehabilitation of Neurological and Neuropsychiatric Patients
The 2022 Seminar on the NeuroAffective Relational Model™ (NARM™)
Chinese Medicine
-2008: Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese medicine.
Duration: 5 years , 1186 hours
Subjects:
- Theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine: 90 hours
- Theory of Ancient Greek Medicine: 48 hours
- Acupuncture: 332hours
- Nutrition: 74hours
- Diagnosis (traditional and western types) : 100hours
- Anatomy: 120hours
- Analysis of Hippocrates books: 18hours
- Astrology: 70hours
- Su Jok: 40hours
- Gua sha: 8hours
- Moxibustion: 16hours
- Cupping: 16hours
- Greek Herbalism: 56
- Chinese Herbalism: 104
- Bee therapy: 24hours
- Chinese Language: 70hours
-2012: Acupuncture Seminars and Practical’s in Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine in Tianjin, China. There and at Beijing University of TCM I attended the clinical practice of acupuncture and lectures on Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Training hours: 108
-2012: Natural Childbirth Seminar Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese Medicine
-2013: Participation at the 3rd International TCM congress
Training hours: 25
-2014: Post Graduate studies in Chinese medicine at AOM (Αrt of Οriental Μedicine) with Vita Revelli
Training hours: 112
2014: Stared the 4 year course in Qi Gong at the Hellenic Health Qi Gong Association
Training hours: 330
2014: Seminar in Sujok at the International sujok association Moscow
Training hours: 25
2014: Fertility seminar, at Hun Yuan Fertility
Training hours: 30
2015: Seminar at the National Acupuncture Detoxification Association (NADA)
Training hours: 32
2013: Membership in the Hellenic Association of Chinese Medicine
2016: Diploma of the American Hunyuan Research Institute becoming Hunyuan Practitioner, member of the Institute
Training hours: 144
2016: Seminar Stems and Branches with Deborah Woolf (Icom-Uk)
Training hours: 10
-2016: 1st Duan in Health Qi gong & 2nd Duan in Dao Yin Yang Sheng Gong
-2016 seminar with subject cosmic micro orbit, inner smile, healing sounds and consciousness dreaming with master Juan li
Training hours: 48
2017: continuing education in the American Hunyuan Research Institute
Training hours: 48
-2017: Level 1,2 in Emei Daoist Alchemy School of Medicine And Health Cultivation
Training hours: 48
-2018 seminar with subject harmonizing the 5 elements with master Juan li
Training hours: 48
-2019 Founding member of the Hellenic Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association (Member of the Education Committee and Code of Ethics Committee for 2 years).
-To 2021 Seminar: Basic Theory: Yin Yang: The physiology and the laws governing their relationship. 3 treasures: Physiology and how they interconnect. 2 substances, blood and fluids: their interrelationship. The relationship between the 3 treasures and the 2 substances. Zang Fu: their physiology and their interrelationship. The relationship between Zangfu, Gong (Ministers) and Zang (Organs). Paradox Fu: Their physiology and interrelationship, their relationship with Zang Fu, the 3 treasures and the 2 substances. Greek Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association.
Training Hours: 16
-To 2021 Seminar: The Channels of Pathology: Etiology: External, Internal and Various Pathogenic Factors. The 4 Methods of Diagnosis: Observation, Hearing, Smell, Questioning and Palpation. Pathology of the 5 Elements: Attack and over-control cycles. 3 Thesaurus and 2 Substance Syndromes. The six levels (confirmations) – Shang Han Lun pathology. The Syndromes of Heat according to Wei, Qi, Ying and Blood and the Triple Heater. Greek Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association.
Training Hours:16
-2021 Main channels and acupuncture points. 20.20.20. Divergent channels and points. Connection channels and signs. Ancient Back Shu, Front Mu, He-Sea points of the lower limb. Influence points. Element points (toning and dispersion points etc.) Qi transfer between Elements. Empirical points. Windows of Heaven. Greek Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association.
Training Hours: 16
-2021 Seminar: Clinical pathology and case study: gynaecology. Palpitations. Insomnia. Dizziness. Tinnitus. Clinical pathology and case study: Respiratory system. Respiratory system. Blood diseases (Bleeding). Dermatology. Dian Kuang (Psychiatric problems), Bi Syndromes (Musculoskeletal pain syndromes). Greek Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine Association.
Training Hours: 16.
Massages
-2008 1st year in Shiatsu in the Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese medicine
Training hours: 60
-2010 1st level in Ayurveda Shiatsu in the Academy of Ancient Greek and Traditional Chinese medicine
Training hours: 60
-2013: Thai Yoga Massage at Sunshine House by Mr. Takis Economou.
Training hours: 90
-2013 Thai oil Massage
Training hours:12
More
-2008: Self consciousness and self amelioration seminars, in closed group specialist in counseling psychology Duration: 228hrs
The following years, many seminars under the same subject (psychology, self consciousness, self amelioration) followed.
-2008 Seminar 7 days in book of celestine prophecy James Redfield 56hours
-2009 seminar 7 days James Redfield 56hours
seminar in the anger management 12hours
-2009 : 1st Degree Reiki of Usui Reiki Healing Method by Moscha Skorda
Training hours: 16.
-2010 seminar 7 days in Osho Meditation
Training hours: 56hours
-From 2010 to 2020: Courses in Greek philosophy.
-2011 Seminar 7 days in the book the secrets of sambala James Redfield
Training hours: 56hours
-2015 Basic Level in Theta Healing Method
-2020: Training on health protocols in the context of taking measures against COVID-19. KEK Region of the South Aegean
-To 2020: First Aid Training. Rescue Training International. Registration number : 14703.
Working Experience
Since 2009 I work exclusively in Health subject as a Holistic Therapist specialized in Body Psychotherapy, Chinese Medicine, Counseling, massages and teaching Qi Gong and meditation.
I also continue personal – group supervision and therapy. In addition, I am an active member of professional associations corresponding to my professional status.