Mara Von Heyden
Physiotherapist | Osteopath D.O.
I am a German-trained physiotherapist and osteopath practising in Stoupa, Greece.
After completing my physiotherapy education in Germany in 2003, I gained clinical experience before moving to Greece in 2006.
My work combines physiotherapy, osteopathic approaches, manual techniques and individualised rehabilitation, with a particular interest in the complex relationships between physical symptoms, movement, stress and the individual’s wider circumstances.
I believe that good clinical care begins with listening, careful assessment and a clear understanding of each person’s needs.
My aim is to provide a professional, thoughtful and collaborative approach that supports patients in improving movement, managing symptoms and maintaining physical function.
“I provide a ‘hands on’ approach in managing musculo-skeletal problems, while providing expert and targeted treatment for pain management.”
Education and Professional Qualifications
Physiotherapy
Professional physiotherapy education, Neubrandenburg, Germany (2000–2003).
Osteopathy
Osteopathic education, Osteopathie Schule Deutschland (2012–2017).
Further Academic Education
BSc Osteopathy Conversion Programme, Swansea University / ASOMI (2026–2027, in progress).
Additional Clinical Training
Continuing professional development includes manual therapy, rehabilitation, lymphatic drainage, dry needling, craniosacral approaches, pain-related education and psychosomatic perspectives.
I continue to develop my clinical knowledge through professional education and academic study, with an emphasis on critical thinking and evidence-informed practice.
Professional Memberships
Member of the Panhellenic Association of Physiotherapists and the Panhellenic Association of Osteopathy.
Seminars
- 2003-05 Manuel Therapy (DGMM, AEMM)
- 2004 Reiki (1. Grade)
- 2007 Manuel Lymphatic Massage/Decongestive Therapy (Innakademie)
- 2007 N.A.P.® Neuromuscular (arthro)skelettal Plasticity, Modul 1 (Functional Limitations of the Lumbar Spine/Pelvis/Lower Extremity)
- 2008 McKenzie A (Mechanical Diagnosis and Therapy)
- 2008 Craniosacral Therapy 1 (Upledger Institut Germany)
- 2008 Craniosacral Therapy 2 (Upledger Institut Germany)
- 2009 Reflexology (Basic course)
- 2010 MAT/ MTT/ KGG (Medical Rehabilitation Training)
- 2010 Healthcare Provider (American Heart Association)
- 2010 Fascia treatment 1 (Stephen Typaldos)
- 2010 Fascia treatment 2 (Stephen Typaldos)
- 2011 Fascia treatment 3 (Stephen Typaldos)
- 2011 PNF (Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation, Renata Horst)
- 2011 Somato Emotional Release 1 (Upledger Institut Germany)
- 2011 BodyBalancePilates®-Instructor
- 2012-2017 Osteopathy (Osteopathie Schule Deutschland)
- 2018 Thesis: Clinical Reasoning for facial pain (printed: Praxis der Kraniosakralen Osteopathie, Torsten Liem, 4.Auflage)
- 2019 Orthopedic Lymph Drainage Therapy: Fluid Articular Release-Upper (Bruno Chikly)
- 2019 Heart Centered Therapy 1 (HCT1): Mastering Dialoguing Skills/Assume only Love (Alaya Chikly)
- 2020 Online courses: wildfit, the wisdom of trauma Gabor Maté, meditation courses (Eckhart Tolle, Jeffrey Martin: 45 days, another 45 days, Explorer)
- 2021 Paarbeziehungen/relationships Bernahrd Voss Hamburg
- 2022 Impuls Körper- und Gestallttherapie und Coaching Bernhard Voss Hamburg
- 2022 Charactertypen Bernhard Voss Hamburg
- 2023 Tinnitus und Schwindel Bernhard Voss Bornheim
- 2023 Caroline Stone, breathing and voice
- 2024 Caroline Stone: Trauma Informed Care and Polyvagal Theory in Osteopathy
- 2024 Systemische – Jahresausbildung für Systemaufstellungen – Familienaufstellungen – Organisationsaufstellungen Bernhard Voss Hamburg
- 2025 Pack leader, deep dive therapist training workshop, Bernhard Voss
- 2025 Psychosomatic Osteopathy Basic 1 Course, Torsten Liem
- 2026 IMpuls®-Entladung; Dry needling and Somato-Emotional Tension; Ehsan Sazegar-Kühl and Bernhard Voss/ Voss Institute
- 2026 IMPULS®-HYPNOSE-AUSBILDUNG; Bernhard Voss/ Voss Institute
- 2026 -2027 Conversion Programme BSc in Osteopathy; Swansea University Wales/ ASOMI ACS College of Science Malta
Nikolas Athanasopoulos
- Born in Patras 03/11/1981
- Studied in Bulgaria from 09/1999 – 09/2003 , 1 year medicine at the medical university, 3 years physiotherapy at the medical college of Plovdiv Bulgaria, part of the medical university
- 2019-now freelancer working at osteopathy- physiotherapy-massage Stoupa Mara von Heyden (since 2019)
- 2017-2019-yinyang massage studio Stoupa masseur associate at my massage Nea Smyrni
- 2016 physiotherapist at physiotherapy center medzen oropos
- 2014-2015 spa manager at Kyllini beach resort
- 2012-2013 masseur physiotherapist at Kyllini beach resort
- 2012 -2008 physiotherapist at the hospital of pyrgos (6 months per year )
- 2013-2011 physiotherapist-masseur in basketball team korivos amaliadas (6 months per season)
- 2011-2009 supervisor of physiotherapy-massage department at royal olympian spa & Thalasso, where I prepared and trained the team to all the massages and physiotherapy (Thai, hot stone , Ayurveda, reflexology, deep tissue , sport , relax , aromatherapy , lymphatic, royal balance , amazonienne, asiatique , lomi lomi nui , Chinese foot and more )
- 2009-2007 physiotherapist-masseur at royal olympian spa & Thalasso , where I was trained to (Thai, hot stone , Ayurveda, reflexology, deep tissue , sport , relax , aromatherapy , lymphatic, royal balance , amazonienne, asiatique , lomi lomi nui , Chinese foot and more ) from master specialists from Europe and Asia
- 2006-2005 served at the health paramedical forces in the army
- 2005 supervisor of public relations at the Greek health company
- 2004 masseur in the fitness vis vitalis Athens
Seminars
- Dry needling 2022 by epimorfosis
- 2004 shoulder dislocation by physiotherapy association
- 2004 physiotherapy and rehabilitation at joints by physiotherapy association
- 2005 sports and doping by physiotherapy association
- 2006 spine research and rehabilitation by physiotherapy association