Our Team

The Starlight Academy Team

The dedicated teaching team at Starlight Academy in Paros Island brings extensive expertise in arts and sports science, guiding students toward academic success. Their innovative teaching methods and hands-on learning experiences enable students to earn valuable U.S. college credits while fostering personal and professional growth.

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Rick Farias - co-Founder CEO

Rick is a graduated economist and entrerpreneur , a passionate musician and sports enthusiast, artfully merging his vision with innovative artworks, empowering aspiring creativity.

Rick Farias - co-Founder CEO

Rick is a graduated economist and entrerpreneur , a passionate musician and sports enthusiast, artfully merging his vision with innovative artworks, empowering aspiring creativity.

Rick takes care of management and operations and is the founder of the Hellenic Practice. Rick holds a degree in Economics and Commerce, As a businessman, Rick established a trading company in 1996 producing and exporting Organic and Gourmet food and beverage products. He became a player in the Mental and Addictions healthcare industry in the year 2014. Rick and our team of healthcare professionals will be waiting to receive you in Greece and provide you with one of the best rehabilitation programs in the world.

Alaaddin Khasawneh - Co-Founder CFO

Aladdin is an entrepreneur, artist, and filmmaker, co-founding Starlight Academy to nurture creative talents. He excels in video production, blending artistic vision and innovation.

Alaaddin Khasawneh - Co-Founder CFO

Aladdin is an entrepreneur, artist, and filmmaker, co-founding Starlight Academy to nurture creative talents. He excels in video production, blending artistic vision and innovation.

Dr. Edgardo Gonzalez is an Orthopedic Surgeon certified as Physician Surgical Assistant by The American Board of Surgical Assistants (ABSA). Licensed to practice as a Surgical First Assistant by the Texas Medical Board. Edgardo is a founding member of the Hellenic Practice with a mission to help other people suffering from physical and mental health problems to a living a healthier life.

Elias Farias - General Manager & Personal Trainer

Elais Farias is specializing in arts and sports science. As a personal trainer and martial arts instructor, he integrates fitness and creative expression.

Elias Farias - General Manager & Personal Trainer

Elais Farias is specializing in arts and sports science. As a personal trainer and martial arts instructor, he integrates fitness and creative expression.

Ioannis possesses many years of experience in the field of Psychiatry and Neurology, he is a specialist in the treatment of mental disorders and addictions with a passion for healing people in need. Ioannis is a Graduate of the Medical School of the Ludwig Maximilians University Munich 1982. After joining the Hellenic Practice program, he saddled with the medical management of the Hellenic Practice rehabilitation program in collaboration with many national and international healthcare professionals.

Anneta Farias - Operations

Anneta oversees the Academy's operations, ensuring program efficiency, managing staff, and enhancing student experiences.

Anneta Farias - Operations

Anneta oversees the Academy's operations, ensuring program efficiency, managing staff, and enhancing student experiences.

Panagiota is a professional psychologist and neurologist with many years of experience in the treatment of psychological disorders and addictions. She uses her experience to help participants in our programs to understand better the underlying causes of their problems and how to solve them. Panagiota graduated from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki with a B.Sc. in Psychology and holds an M.Sc. in Media Psychology from the Panteion University of Athens.

Stella Tzanga - Operations

Stella serves as a professional paramedic, leading local medical assistance and supporting Starlight Academy's health and safety initiatives effectively.

Stella Tzanga - Operations

Stella serves as a professional paramedic, leading local medical assistance and supporting Starlight Academy's health and safety initiatives effectively.

Violeta is a professional nutritionist with a passion for helping people achieve optimal nutrition and health. As a member of the Hellenic Practice team, Violeta guides you the best way of achieving a balanced nutritional program to develop a sustainable body weight. Violeta is a graduate of the Diplomate and Board Certified Quantum Academies, Beverly Hills, California, USA. She holds an Honors degree in Molecular Biology from the University of Delaware, USA. Violeta has two Ph.D. including a doctorate in Holistic Nutrition, Highest Honors, USA, and a Medical Board Certified Biofeedback Doctorate from the International Medical University of Nature Medicine.

George Vassiliou, Cognitive Psychologist

George is a professional Cognitive Psychologist and Holistic Practitioner in charge of external activities.

George Vassiliou, Cognitive Psychologist

George is a professional Cognitive Psychologist and Holistic Practitioner in charge of external activities.

George is a professional psychologist, personal trainer, and nutritional & supplement advisor. George has a passion for helping people achieve longevity and optimal health through various practices such as: Cognitive psychology, Nutrition & Supplementation guidance, spiritual practice, and life coaching seminars. George is a graduate in Cognitive Science, at New Bulgarian University and an honorable member of the Hellenic Practice team.

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Ilias is a professional personal & spiritual trainer, martial arts and sports practitioner, with a passion for helping people achieve optimal nutrition and health. As a member of the Hellenic Practice team, Ilias guides you on learning the best way of achieving a balanced physical activity program that will help you develop a sustainable body weight, desired appearance that is appropriate for your age and physical condition.

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Kostantina is a Professional Dancing Teacher, her love and passion with the art of dancing include various credentials, including: Ballet, Modern, Contemporary, and Greek traditional techniques. Her dream to dance started from young age and continues to be so, Kostantina and her team of professionals helps people with various activities like, Dance Therapy, Therapeutic Psychosomatic Dancing, Yoga & Aerial Yoga, Pilates, TRX, Tai Chi and Role-play theater. She joined the Hellenic Practice to help you enjoy the art of dancing which we all believe is an essential catalyst for a prosperous and healthy living.

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Stella is a Professional Paramedic Nurse, she is in charge of the Hellenic Practice medicine supply and monitoring the health condition of our clients in Greece, she also organizes all the doctors’s prescribed medications and making sure they are taken on time and in proper amounts as per the original prescriptions. Stella joined the Hellenic Practice program team in 2019, helping our clients achieve sobriety to live an addiction free life. Stella holds a Government Accreditation as a surgeon assistant and her experience extends to working in emergency ambulances.

Our Team

The Starlight Academy Team

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Rick Farias - co-Founder CEO

Alaaddin Khasawneh - Co-Founder CFO

Elias Farias - General Manager & Personal Trainer

Anneta Farias - Operations

Stella Tzanga - Operations

George Vassiliou, Cognitive Psychologist

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