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Sofia Palamidou

Hi, I’m Sofia

My journey into holistic health began with thousands of conversations across the pharmacy counter — conversations that changed the way I understand health.

For more than ten years, I’ve worked as a pharmacist in my family’s pharmacy in Thessaloniki. Every day, I meet people who come not only with prescriptions, but with questions, worries, fears, and stories. Those conversations taught me that health is rarely just about symptoms or medication. People should be heard, understood, and cared for as a whole.

The people I have cared for over the years became my greatest inspiration to keep learning. Their stories led me to explore herbal medicine, traditional healing systems, nutrition, and holistic health, always building upon the scientific foundation of pharmacy rather than replacing it.

Today, within bridges these two worlds, combining pharmaceutical knowledge, evidence-based herbal medicine and a holistic approach, with the person and their individual needs at the centre.

My goal is not only to support people in feeling better, but to empower them to understand their bodies, reconnect with themselves, and cultivate long-term wellbeing and balance.

  • Pharmacist
  • Herbalist

How I work

Without rush, honestly, and with respect for every part of you.

Handwritten notes on a table: present, emotion, body sensations

First, I listen to you

Sleep, food, work, feelings — everything is connected and makes up the whole picture of your health. The first meeting is dedicated to you, so that through our conversation your needs and the connections between them can begin to surface.

Hands holding a jar of dried herbs, with ginger root on the table

I look for the root

Instead of quieting the symptom, we work on what causes it. Small, doable steps — built for your real life, not an ideal one.

Sofia laughing at a herb workshop table

I stay honest

Herbs support — they don’t perform miracles, and they never replace your doctor. If something needs medical care, I’ll say so first.

Background & training

Two fields of knowledge, studied and specialised.

  • Pharmacist
  • StudiesPharmacy, Bratislava
  • MBAFor Pharmacists, Athens University of Economics and Business
  • Since 2013Palamidis Pharmacy
  • OngoingProfessional development in healthcare and business management
  • Herbalist
  • 2026Diploma in Holistic Energetic Herbalism, NHS
  • Ongoing trainingNutrition and the Principles of Ancient Greek Medicine, Akadimia School
  • FocusNatural approaches to health and holistic, person-centred care
  • ApproachEvidence-based practice, with a focus on your comfort, relief and safety
Sofia explaining herbs at a workshop table with herb racks

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