{"id":2808,"date":"2026-01-12T16:38:50","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T13:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/?page_id=2808"},"modified":"2026-02-02T11:44:05","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T08:44:05","slug":"general_practice_en","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/?page_id=2808&lang=en","title":{"rendered":"GENERAL PRACTICE"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row][vc_column]<div class=\"columns_wrap sc_columns columns_nofluid sc_columns_count_3\"><div class=\"column-1_3 sc_column_item sc_column_item_1 odd first\">[vc_single_image image=&#8221;2799&#8243; img_size=&#8221;large&#8221;][vc_empty_space]<\/div><div class=\"column-2_3 sc_column_item sc_column_item_2 even span_2\"><h3 class=\"sc_title sc_title_regular sc_align_left\" style=\"text-align:left;\">GENERAL PRACTICE SERVICES<\/h3>[vc_column_text]Since 2014, Lotus Medic has been providing <strong>General Practice Services<\/strong>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Clinical medical examination<\/li>\n<li>Prescriptions (diagnostic tests \/ medications)<\/li>\n<li>Preventive and lifestyle counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Conditions we treat on a daily basis:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infections (e.g. respiratory, urinary tract)<\/li>\n<li>Chronic conditions (e.g. diabetes mellitus, hypertension, dyslipidaemia)<\/li>\n<li>Musculoskeletal disorders<\/li>\n<li>Gastrointestinal conditions<\/li>\n<li>Dermatological diseases \/ Allergies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Holistic Approach to Health<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At Lotus Medic, we treat each individual in a <strong>personalized manner<\/strong>, within the framework of a holistic approach to health. When necessary, we prescribe medication\u2014for example, in cases of abscesses.<br \/>\nHowever, when pain is the primary issue, such as in lower back pain, we apply <strong>acupuncture<\/strong>, either as a standalone treatment or in combination with medication.<\/p>\n<p>Our goal is always the <strong>effective relief of symptoms<\/strong>, without unnecessary delays and with the <strong>least possible overall burden on the body<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>A Few Words from the Founder of Lotus Medic<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr Jenny Petala<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a graduate of the Medical School of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and the Department of Physiotherapy of Thessaloniki, I strongly believe in the value of<br \/>\nscientific knowledge.<\/p>\n<p>My goal is the <strong>rational use of medication<\/strong>, providing the relief you need while minimising the strain on your body. For this purpose, I follow international clinical guidelines and utilise modern medical equipment.<\/p>\n<p>I always begin with a clinical examination and laboratory testing, and then we proceed together to personalised treatment options:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Supplements and\/or medication<\/li>\n<li>Non-pharmacological interventions such as acupuncture, nutrition, and psychotherapy<\/li>\n<li>A combination of the above<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>All treatments are provided at my two clinics, located in Western Thessaloniki and Ladadika (historical center of Thessaloniki).<\/p>\n<p>My primary goal is the improvement of your health indicators; however, your daily sense of wellbeing is equally important to me.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Our Team Philosophy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As Lotus Medic team, we are here to guide you towards <strong>long-term, meaningful therapeutic solutions<\/strong>, rather than temporary or superficial approaches. We have a special interest in conditions related to the modern lifestyle, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chronic pain<\/strong> and persistent <strong>Musculoskeletal disorders<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Metabolic<\/strong> and <strong>Autoimmune<\/strong> diseases<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psychosomatic<\/strong> manifestations of stress<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chronic<\/strong> <strong>fatigue<\/strong> and burnout<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our aim is to provide you with <strong>accurate information about your condition<\/strong> and comprehensive treatment options within our clinics, so you do not have to waste time and energy visiting multiple providers for separate issues.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Remember: we are here for you.<\/strong><br \/>\nYou are welcome to share what you are experiencing, and we will help you choose the treatment approach that best suits your needs.<br \/>\nPlease do not hesitate to contact us for anything you may require.[\/vc_column_text]<\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2808"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2808"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2808\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3040,"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/2808\/revisions\/3040"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lotusmedic.gr\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2808"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}