Mentors

Maestro David Zambrano

• Movement
• Rehabilitation
• Well-being

David Zambrano is a world-renowned Venezuelan-born dancer, choreographer, and educator, best known for creating the Flying Low and Passing Through movement techniques. As co-founder of the Tictac Art Centre, he has inspired generations of contemporary dancers worldwide.

Through his mentorship, Maestro Zambrano broadened Dr. Dimitriou's understanding of health beyond conventional medicine. His work demonstrated that movement, playfulness, creativity, and human connection are fundamental components of well-being. Rooted in the principles of balance, the integration of opposites, and the wisdom of natural movement, Zambrano's philosophy has influenced Dr. Dimitriou's holistic approach to health, reinforcing the belief that genuine healing also involves restoring joy, bliss and connection.

Master Panagiotis Senteris

• Mind–body practice
• Resilience
• Self-awareness

Panagiotis Senteris, born in Piraeus, Greece, is the creator of the Senteris Method—a unique system of mind-body development that integrates philosophy and contemplative practices to cultivate awareness, resilience, and human potential. Through his mentorship,

Dr. Dimitriou learned to cultivate deep states of focus and inner awareness, recognising that internal transformation can profoundly influence the body, human interaction, and the healing process. The principles of the Senteris Method have enriched his holistic approach to health, reinforcing the importance of self-awareness, mental resilience, and the integration of physical, emotional, and psychological well-being.

Professor George P. Chrousos

• Stress research
• Neuroendocrinology
• Acupuncture research

George P. Chrousos, MD, ScD, is a Greek-American pediatrician, endocrinologist, and neurobiologist internationally recognized as one of the world's leading physician-scientists in stress research. He is Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics and Endocrinology at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Director of the University Research Institute of Maternal and Child Health & Precision Medicine. Under the supervision of Professor Chrousos,

Dr. Dimitriou conducted a clinical study investigating the effects of acupuncture on stress. This experience strengthened his scientific approach to integrative medicine, emphasizing the importance of evidence-based research in understanding the role of acupuncture in health and disease.

Professor Charalabos Papageorgiou

• Mental health
• Psychiatry
• Prevention

Professor Charalabos Papageorgiou is Professor of Psychiatry at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens and Director of the Master's Programme in Prevention of Psychiatric Disorders and Promotion of Mental Health. Through his leadership, the programme has made a significant contribution to advancing education, research, and clinical practice in mental health. Under Professor Papageorgiou's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou completed the two-year Master's programme, deepening his understanding of the prevention of psychiatric disorders, mental health promotion, and the integration of evidence-based psychological and medical approaches into holistic patient care.

Byron Katie

• Self-inquiry
• Mental health
• Emotional well-being

Byron Katie is the creator of The Work, a simple yet profound method of self-inquiry designed to help individuals identify and question the thoughts that cause psychological suffering. Her approach has been taught worldwide as a practical tool for developing greater clarity, emotional freedom, and self-awareness. Dr. Dimitriou studied with Byron Katie through The School for The Work and the Facilitator Training Programme. This experience deepened his understanding of how thoughts shape emotions, behaviour, and overall health, reinforcing the importance of addressing the mind as an integral part of the healing process.

Dr Dharmendra

• Osteopathy
• Manual medicine
• Musculoskeletal care

Dr. Dharmendra graduated from the London College of Osteopathic Medicine and has over 45 years of clinical experience in osteopathic medicine. Throughout his career, he has treated patients of all ages across multiple continents, earning international recognition for his expertise in osteopathic diagnosis and manual therapy. Under Dr. Dharmendra's mentorship,

Dr. Dimitriou refined his understanding of osteopathic principles, structural diagnosis, and manual treatment. His teachings strengthened Dr. Dimitriou's appreciation of the body's inherent capacity for self-regulation and the central role of structure and function in health and healing.

Professor Liu Shao Qing

• Chinese herbal medicine
• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Herbal prescriptions

Dr. Liu Shao Qing is a distinguished physician of Traditional Chinese Medicine with over 40 years of clinical, academic, and teaching experience. She regularly visits Greece to lecture at conferences and educational programmes while providing clinical consultations. Dr. Dimitriou apprenticed under Dr. Liu at Tianjin Hospital, where he gained extensive training in Chinese herbal medicine.

Under her guidance, he developed a deep understanding of the clinical application of Chinese herbs, learning to design and modify herbal prescriptions according to each patient's individual pattern and therapeutic needs.

Professor Meng Jin Yan

• Traditional Chinese Medicine
• Research
• Chinese medicine theory

Professor Meng Jin Yan was Dr. Dimitriou's PhD supervisor at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine from 2012 to 2015. An accomplished scholar of Traditional Chinese Medicine, she guided his doctoral research while providing a profound understanding of the theoretical foundations of East Asian medicine. Under Professor Meng's supervision,

Dr. Dimitriou developed the academic and research skills required for doctoral-level scholarship, while deepening his understanding of the core principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine and their significance in promoting health, preventing disease, and restoring balance.

Master Xu Ming Tang

• Qi Gong
• Image Medicine
• Traditional healing

Master Xu Mingtang is one of the world's most respected Qi Gong masters and the founder of Zhong Yuan Qi Gong. His teachings preserve aspects of the classical Chinese internal traditions that are rarely taught within modern academic programmes of Traditional Chinese Medicine. Under Master Xu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied Zhong Yuan Qi Gong and Image Medicine. Through this training, he learned advanced methods of cultivating concentration and awareness, perceiving Qi beyond ordinary sensory perception, and applying Qi within traditional healing practices. This experience provided him with access to dimensions of the classical Chinese healing arts that are seldom encountered in contemporary university education.

Chinese Medical Doctor Chiu Ya Chang

• Tung Acupuncture
• Acupuncture
• Clinical practice

CMD Chiu Ya Chang is a PhD-trained Traditional Chinese Medicine physician from Taiwan and a graduate of Beijing University of Chinese Medicine. He was a disciple of the renowned Master Yang Wei Jie, one of the foremost representatives of the Tung Acupuncture lineage in Taiwan. Under Dr. Chiu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied the Tung Acupuncture system during his clinical training in mainland China. Through this mentorship, he gained a profound understanding of Master Tung's extraordinary acupuncture points and their clinical application, enriching his diagnostic and therapeutic approach with one of the most effective classical acupuncture systems still preserved today.

Master Duan Zhi Liang

• Qi Gong
• Acupuncture
• Chinese herbal medicine

Master Duan Zhi Liang was a highly respected practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, renowned for his mastery of Wu Ji Qi Gong, acupuncture, and herbal medicine. More than a teacher, he embodied the qualities of a traditional Chinese physician, bringing complete presence and awareness to everything he did. Through years of study with Master Duan,

Dr. Dimitriou came to appreciate the depth of the traditional master-disciple relationship, its challenges, and its profound value. Beyond medical knowledge, he learned enduring lessons about discipline, character, and the art of living through the example of a wise traditional physician.

Chinese Medical Doctor Liu En Ming

• Fire needling
• Acupuncture
• Musculoskeletal care

CMD Liu En Ming is the founder of the Filiform Fire Needling technique, a modern development of the traditional Chinese fire needle. Over the past decades, he has refined this unique acupuncture system and has taught it extensively throughout China and internationally. Under Dr. Liu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou mastered the Filiform Fire Needling technique, one of the most effective specialised acupuncture methods for selected musculoskeletal and chronic conditions. This training broadened his therapeutic repertoire, allowing him to integrate this unique needling method into his clinical practice when appropriate.

Chinese Medical Doctor Wang Zhu Yi

• Channel palpation
• Acupuncture diagnosis
• Chinese medicine

CMD Wang Ju Yi was an internationally renowned physician and scholar of Traditional Chinese Medicine, best known for developing the Channel Palpation diagnostic system. Through decades of clinical practice and teaching, he profoundly influenced contemporary acupuncture by integrating classical channel theory with meticulous physical examination. Under Dr. Wang's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou deepened his understanding of Traditional Chinese Medicine through the study of channel palpation, classical channel theory, acupuncture point combinations, and clinical reasoning. More importantly, he learned to approach each patient with the careful observation, critical thinking, and clinical wisdom that characterised one of the great scholars of Chinese medicine.

Dr. Tan Wu Bian

• Balance Method
• Acupuncture
• Clinical pain management

Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan was one of the most influential acupuncturists and teachers of the 20th century, internationally renowned for developing the Balance Method of acupuncture. His innovative interpretation of classical Chinese medicine transformed acupuncture practice and continues to influence practitioners worldwide. Dr. Dimitriou had the privilege of studying directly under Dr. Tan during international seminars in Germany, Vienna, and China. Through this mentorship, he mastered the principles of the Balance Method, an acupuncture system renowned for its rapid clinical results, which became a cornerstone of his clinical practice. Following Dr. Tan's passing,

Dr. Dimitriou continued his studies with two of his closest disciples, Dr. Delphine Armand and Dr. Paul Wang (Si Yuan), whom he also invited to Greece to continue sharing Dr. Tan's clinical legacy.

Chinese Medical Doctor Ming Qing Zhu

• Scalp acupuncture
• Neurological rehabilitation
• Dao Yin

Dr. Ming Qing Zhu is one of the world's leading specialists in scalp acupuncture and the creator of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture, an innovative system that combines scalp needling with Dao Yin techniques to enhance neurological rehabilitation and functional recovery. His method has gained international recognition for the treatment of neurological disorders. Under Dr. Zhu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied both the basic and advanced levels of Zhu's Scalp Acupuncture. Through this training, he learned the original scalp acupuncture system developed by Dr. Zhu, expanding his clinical expertise in the treatment of neurological conditions through one of the most innovative contemporary acupuncture methods.

Venerable Shi Yan Lin

• Shaolin medicine
• Herbal medicine
• Mind–body health

Shi Yan Lin is the Head of Pharmacy at the Shaolin Monastery and a leading representative of Shaolin Zen Medicine. He is dedicated to preserving and teaching the monastery's medical traditions, integrating Buddhist philosophy with herbal medicine, movement, and therapeutic practices. Under Shi Yan Lin's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied Shaolin medical philosophy, the principles of Buddhist medicine, and traditional therapeutic practices, including the preparation of medicinal herbal plasters. More importantly, this experience inspired him to appreciate healing as a path of compassion, self-cultivation, and harmony between body, mind, and spirit.

Dr. med. Xu Hong Tao

• Medical Qi Gong
• Self-healing
• Rehabilitation

Dr. Xu Hong Tao is a medical doctor in Beijing and the founder of Gui Gen Self-Healing Qi Gong. He is one of the few conventional physicians in China to integrate Medical Qi Gong into hospital practice, where he teaches patients how to cultivate health and support recovery through self-healing methods. Under Dr. Xu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied Gui Gen Self-Healing Qi Gong directly from its creator. Through this training, he learned a practical system of Medical Qi Gong designed to promote health, strengthen the body's self-regulatory capacity, and support the prevention and recovery of disease through regular practice.

Chinese Medical Doctor Bai Xin Hua

• Point location
• Auricular acupuncture
• Channel theory

CMD Bai Xin Hua is a professor at Beijing University of Chinese Medicine and is internationally recognised for his expertise in acupuncture point location and auricular acupuncture. He has taught extensively in China and abroad, including several educational visits to Greece, and is the author of a scholarly work on the origins of the acupuncture channels. Under Professor Bai's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou refined his understanding of precise acupuncture point location, auricular acupuncture, and classical channel theory. His teachings strengthened the anatomical precision and theoretical foundation of Dr. Dimitriou's clinical acupuncture practice.

Chinese Medical Doctor Zhong Qian Wei

• Acupuncture
• Chinese herbal medicine
• Dietetics

Teacher Zhong Qian Wei was a senior lecturer at Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, where he taught the core disciplines of Traditional Chinese Medicine, including acupuncture, Chinese herbal medicine, dietetics, and classical theory. An experienced clinician and internationally recognised lecturer, he currently continues his academic career in Thailand. Dr. Dimitriou had the privilege of apprenticing under Teacher Zhong during his studies in China.

Under his guidance, he built a strong foundation in the theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Chinese herbal medicine, dietetics, and acupuncture. Teacher Zhong's mentorship laid the academic and clinical foundations upon which Dr. Dimitriou has continued to develop his practice throughout his professional career.

Chinese Medical Doctor Zhu

• Huang Di Nei Jing
• Chinese medicine classics
• Clinical theory

Teacher Zhu specialises in the study and teaching of the classical texts of Traditional Chinese Medicine, particularly the Huang Di Nei Jing (The Yellow Emperor's Inner Classic), the foundational text of Chinese medicine. Under Teacher Zhu's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou apprenticed in the study of the Huang Di Nei Jing, learning not only to understand its classical principles but also to apply its wisdom in everyday clinical practice. His teachings revealed the enduring relevance of the classical texts in modern Traditional Chinese Medicine.

Master Yuan Xi

• Tai Chi
• Qi Gong
• Movement and longevity

Master Yuan Xi was the Chief Martial Arts Instructor at the Tianjin University of Sport. A highly respected teacher of Taijiquan, traditional martial arts, and Qi Gong, he dedicated his career to preserving the classical Chinese internal arts and their role in health and longevity. Under Master Yuan's guidance,

Dr. Dimitriou studied Taijiquan, several traditional martial arts systems, and numerous forms of Qi Gong. Through this training, he developed a deeper understanding of movement, body mechanics, internal cultivation, and the role of these traditional practices in promoting health, balance, and longevity.