Mimi Marcellou studied physical therapy and pursued postgraduate studies in New York, where she also worked professionally. Since 1998, she has been the Executive Director of Physical Therapy PRAXIS®,” which is the base of her professional activity to this day. She is the founder of the programs “Pelvic Floor Act®,” “Μ.Α.Μ.Α®,” and “Fit2Feet®,” focusing on the rehabilitation of pelvic floor dysfunction and Women’s Health.
Her extensive knowledge and skills in the rehabilitation of issues arising from musculoskeletal conditions and injuries include a special focus on helping women, actively working in the treatment and rehabilitation of athletic women and top-level athletes. Committed to the principles of prevention, continuous education, and awareness, she promotes information on the rehabilitation of issues arising from breast cancer, with a vision and mission to improve quality of life. She is the Vice President of Europa Donna Hellas, a member of the European Breast Cancer Coalition, the Panhellenic Physiotherapists Association, and the International Continence Society (ICS).
ATHLETICS
- A.O. PANGRATIOU 1979-1985
- NATIONAL TEAM OF JUNIORS-WOMEN (Coach N. Sismanis) 1982-1985
- WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY DIVISION II 1985-1987
STUDIES
- Doctoral Candidate at P.A.D.A (University of West Attica)
- MSc in Sports Physiotherapy, Long Island University
- BSc Physical Therapy, New York University
TEACHING AND CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Owner & Executive Director, Physical Therapy PRAXIS® (1998–Present)
- Scientific Collaborator & Clinical Educator, University of West Attica (2018–Present)
- Head Physiotherapist & Volunteer Team Organizer, Athens Marathon the Authentic, Panhellenic Physiotherapists’ Association (PPTA)
- Medical Services Operations Manager, ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games
- Senior Physiotherapist & Co-Responsible for Pre-Game Medical Checks, New York Knicks Basketball Team
- Physiotherapist & Volunteer Team Member, New York City Marathon
- Executive Director, Hands-On Physical Therapy S.A., New York City
- Part-Time Lecturer, New York University
- Physiotherapy Consultant, New York Sports and Spine Complex, New York
SKILLS
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy
- Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy for the Oncology Patient
- Sports Physiotherapy
- Gait Analysis & Soft Orthotic Insoles Construction
- Biomedical Acupuncture
- Expertise in managing and organizing physical therapy centers in Greece and the U.S.
- Skilled in planning and coordinating scientific conferences, seminars, and workshops
PREVIOUS ROLES
- President, Regional Chapter of Attica, Panhellenic Physiotherapists’s Association (PPTA); Member, General Assembly of Representatives; Member, Scientific Council of the PPTA
- Chair, Sports Physiotherapy Section, Panhellenic Physiotherapy Association (PPTA)
- Vice President, Europa Donna Hellas, a breast cancer advocacy organization
- President, Women’s Veterans Basketball Association Committee (SPAKE)
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