Meet the Team

  • Sport Scientist-Swimming Coach & Clinical Exercise Specialist

    Rallou Chydirioti is an experienced Physical Education teacher, Swimming Coach, and Clinical Exercise Specialist holding a master’s degree in “Exercise and Health: physical evaluation and exericse prescription”

    Her academic background is exclusively focused on Sport Science and Therapeutic Exercise. She was rewarded a 3-year scholarship from the PE and Sports Department at the University of Thessaly for her bachelor’s degree. Subsequently, her postgraduate studies were centered on water-based physical rehabilitation, during which she presented her research and findings at academic conferences in Greece, Germany, and Slovenia. As part of her expertise in aquatic therapy, she also holds the ''Halliwick'' certificate of the International Halliwick Association, which focuses on therapeutic swimming.

    Professionally, she has instructed sports and swimming to children of varying ages and competitive athletes. With experience in Greece and Switzerland, she has served as an aqua rehabilitation therapist and clinical exercise specialist, aiding individuals with significant musculoskeletal injuries, chronic pain, and neurological diseases. Her extensive work with individuals with severe disabilities and developmental challenges underscores the importance of holistic care, emphasizing both emotional care and physical support.

    Presently, she is engaged as a swimming coach for the competitive team of the ‘‘Bremgarten Schwimmen Club’’ in Switzerland, while also serving as a scientific associate specializing in sports rehabilitation at ‘‘Swimmersparents’’ in Greece.

  • Sports Scientist-Swimming Coach & Pre-postnatal exercise specialist

    Nadia Chydirioti is a certified Physical Education teacher specializing in swimming and prenatal/postnatal exercise. She graduated from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Department of Physical Education and Sports Science, where she also earned certification in "Exercise and Pregnancy." She later obtained a "Pre and Postnatal Fitness" certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) and the Athletics and Fitness Association of America (AFAA) in the United States. With expertise in rectus abdominis rehabilitation, Nadia has extensive experience working with pregnant and postpartum women at the "Fainareti" Mental Health Facility in Athens.

    In her career, Nadia has served as a swimming coach for a wide range of children and competitive athletes. Drawing on her experience with prestigious clubs in Athens, she founded Swimmersparents, an initiative dedicated to helping parents understand the physiological, psychological, and educational needs of their children as they work towards becoming elite swimmers.

    In addition to her hands-on work, Nadia is passionate about sharing her knowledge and experience through public speaking. She has delivered lectures at various conferences, including the 1st National Conference on Women’s Mental Health (2023), where she spoke on "The Role of Exercise in the Mental Health of Pregnant and New Mothers." She has also presented at Aretaiio Hospital in Athens (2023) on "Fitness Programs for Pregnant and New Mothers," and at the Bebe Festival in Athens (2022), where she discussed "The Benefits of Exercise During and After Pregnancy." Her enthusiasm for educating others is evident in her dynamic presentations, which aim to promote the importance of exercise for maternal health.