Demetra Kouzali
Clinical Dietitian & Nutritionist – Specialist in Paediatric Nutrition
Demetra Kouzali is a Registered Clinical Dietitian and Nutritionist based in Nicosia, Cyprus. She holds a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics from the Hellenic Mediterranean University and an MSc in Applied Nutrition and Clinical Dietetics from the European University Cyprus.
During her studies, she gained practical experience at Sotiria Hospital in Athens, supporting patients with conditions including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and lung cancer. As part of her postgraduate clinical training, she completed 1,000 hours of supervised practice at Hippocrateon Hospital and the Archangelos Michael dementia care centre in Nicosia.
She has also completed specialist training in Paediatric Nutrition through the Hellenic Nutrition Society (ELDE). Her training covered the nutritional assessment of children and adolescents, childhood obesity, eating disorders and nutritional support for growth and development. She has undertaken additional training in the introduction of solid foods to infants, including baby-led weaning.
Demetra works in private practice and is a contracted provider within the General Healthcare System (GeSY). She provides personalised nutritional care for adults, children and adolescents, supporting both everyday nutritional needs and the dietary management of medical conditions. She also offers home visits for individuals with mobility difficulties and provides nutritional assessment and support in care homes.
Her approach combines scientific evidence with practical guidance tailored to each person’s health, preferences and daily routine. Through nutritional education and ongoing support, she helps individuals and families build sustainable eating habits and work towards realistic health goals.
Areas of Focus
- Clinical nutrition and dietary management of chronic conditions
- Paediatric and adolescent nutrition
- Infant feeding and the introduction of solid foods
- Weight management
- Nutrition during pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Nutritional support for eating disorders
- Nutritional assessment and support for malnutrition
- Home visits and care home services
Services
Clinical Nutrition
Dietary assessment and personalised nutritional interventions for people living with conditions such as diabetes, kidney disease and gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome. Care is coordinated with other healthcare professionals when appropriate.
Paediatric and Adolescent Nutrition
Personalised nutritional support for children and adolescents, with attention to growth, development and individual needs. Consultations include assessment of dietary habits, support with childhood weight management and practical guidance for families to establish balanced eating routines.
Infant Feeding and Introduction of Solid Foods
Guidance for parents introducing complementary foods, including puréed foods and baby-led weaning. Support is tailored to the infant’s developmental stage and the family’s needs.
Weight Management
Individualised support for weight loss, weight gain and weight maintenance. Nutritional plans take into account medical history, food preferences, activity levels and everyday routines, with an emphasis on realistic goals and sustainable habits.
Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
Personalised nutritional guidance during pregnancy and breastfeeding, taking into account changing nutritional needs, individual preferences and relevant medical conditions.
Eating Disorders
Individualised nutritional support for people experiencing eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa and binge eating. Care focuses on nutritional needs and eating patterns, in collaboration with the wider healthcare team.
Home Visits and Care Home Services
Home visits are available for individuals with mobility difficulties, those who are bedridden and people who are unable to attend in-person appointments. Services are also provided in care homes, including nutritional assessment, identification of malnutrition risk and personalised nutritional support for residents experiencing malnutrition or difficulties meeting their nutritional needs. Care is tailored to each individual’s medical condition and coordinated with family members, caregivers and healthcare professionals as appropriate.
