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Dr. Georgios Matis, currently a Senior Consultant in Neurosurgery at University Cologne Hospital, has forged a remarkable path in the field of chronic pain and spasticity management. His journey began at Aristotle University in Thessaloniki, Greece, where he completed his medical studies. Following this, he undertook his residency in neurosurgery in Thessaloniki. A fortuitous meeting with Dr. A. Koulousakis, who would become his mentor, opened up a new world for Dr. Matis. Under Dr. Koulousakis’s guidance, he delved into functional neurosurgery and neuromodulation, discovering how therapies like spinal cord stimulation (SCS) and intrathecal therapy (pump therapy) could significantly reduce chronic pain and spasticity. 

Natalie Brooks

Natalie Brooks founded Dyslexia in Adults from a personal need that she couldn’t find answers to. She was struggling at work, feeling overwhelmed by the demands of a fast-paced environment, and trying to balance the expectations of her role with her challenges as a dyslexic adult.

Dr. Efrat Bron-Harlev

At the helm of Schneider Children’s Medical Center in Petach Tikva, Israel, Dr. Efrat Bron-Harlev  is pioneering a future for pediatric healthcare that extends beyond traditional medicine. As Director, she champions a holistic approach, recognizing that a child’s healing journey encompasses not only physical care but mental, emotional, and social well-being.