Silvia Chiassai Martini

Silvia Chiassai Martini balances careers as a doctor and politician, a duality that is rare among her peers. Born in Montevarchi, Tuscany, she has spent her working life in both medicine and public service.

After completing high school at Liceo Benedetto Varchi, she earned a degree in Work and Organizational Psychology from the University of Florence, followed by a specialization in Family Psychotherapy. She holds two second-level Master's degrees, one in Human Nutrition and one in Artificial Nutrition, from the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery at the University of Siena. Her professional focus has been the treatment of eating disorders, and she has taught at Master's programs and professional development courses at the University of Siena, covering Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Aesthetic Medicine, and Nursing. She has also served as a contract lecturer in General Psychology and Work and Organizational Psychology there. More recently, she earned CONI certification as a lecturer in sports and nutrition.

A published author and co-author of scientific works, she has practiced as a psychotherapist since 2006, running her private practice in Montevarchi and Siena. Now 47, she is married and a mother. She began her career at age 27, and has remained active for 20 years. Her Instagram following is small, at 3k.