Dimitris Kougkoulas
@dimitriskougkoulas
Dietitian–Nutritionist focused on clinical nutrition and personalized coaching for healthier lives.
What I'm looking for
I am a qualified Dietitian–Nutritionist with scientific training in clinical nutrition and hands-on experience through hospital practice, where I supported clinical monitoring, created and tracked individualized nutrition plans, and collaborated with medical and nursing staff for conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular issues, and cancer.
Today, I also work as a freelance online nutrition coach, delivering ongoing counseling through tools like Zoom and Viber to help clients with weight loss and habit improvement—through continuous support and re-evaluation. In parallel, I contribute to research as a member of a clinical nutrition team, including data collection and management for projects related to celiac disease and other inflammatory conditions.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Research Team Member
Laboratory of Clinical Nutrition, University of Thessaly
Dec 2025 - Present (6 months)
Contributed to a research project on celiac disease under academic supervision. Helped map dietitians and gastroenterologists nationwide, and supported data collection, organization, and processing across patient groups.
Freelance Dietitian
Self-Employed
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Designed personalized nutrition plans and delivered online coaching sessions to support clients’ goals. Managed client cases focused on weight loss and habit improvement through ongoing support and periodic re-evaluation.
Dietitian Practicum
University Hospital of Larissa
Mar 2024 - Jul 2024 (4 months)
Supported clinical follow-up of patients and developed individualized nutrition plans in a hospital setting. Collaborated with medical and nursing staff while working with cases including obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and cancer.
Barista
Loco Coffee Bar
Jan 2023 - Jan 2024 (1 year)
Provided customer service and supported day-to-day coffee bar operations, including organizing the space and coordinating staff. Prepared and posted weekly schedules and communicated with suppliers to ensure smooth service.
Barista
Myrtilo Coffee Bar
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 5 months)
Handled customer service and helped organize the coffee bar environment. Supported daily store tasks to maintain service flow.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Thessaly
Master's degree in Nutrition in Health and Disease, Nutrition in Health and Disease
2025 -
Master’s in Nutrition in Health and Disease at the University of Thessaly (Department of Medicine), starting October 2025.
University of Thessaly
Bachelor's degree in Dietetics & Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition
2020 - 2024
Grade: 7,15
Activities and societies: Authored/co-wrote a systematic review and meta-analysis: “Combined Effects of Diet and Physical Activity on Inflammatory Joint Disease” (Open Science, 1 May 2023).
Bachelor’s in Dietetics & Nutrition (Clinical Nutrition track) at the University of Thessaly (2020–2024), grade 7.15. Includes certified pedagogical proficiency for teaching in primary and secondary education, with a thesis on LDL receptor gene mutations and their effects in familial hypercholesterolemia.
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