Street Style: Dr. Eleni Boosalis
It brings me great pleasure to introduce my fabulous business partner, Dr. Eleni Boosalis. In 2018, Eleni and I co-founded Del Ray Psych & Wellness, a holistic psychotherapy group practice, and the Wellness Junction, an integrated wellness center located in the Del Ray neighborhood of Alexandria.
Despite going to graduate school together and frequenting similar establishments, Eleni and I did not cross life paths until we worked at the same group practice in Manassas, Virginia. I was immediately impressed with her warm smile and her authentic, compassionate, and easy-going nature. She is one of those genuine people who make you feel immediately at ease. We traveled professionally alongside each other for many years until a series of what we call divine opportunities arose for us to be where we are today.
While I am often the outward face of our business in the community, Eleni is the quieter powerhouse responsible for running our clinical training program and supervising residents and early career clinicians. She is dedicated to helping launch competent and compassionate clinicians into the world. Eleni is a respected, sought-after clinical trauma and hypnotherapist who employs a mind, body, and spirit approach to therapy. Moreover, she exudes quiet wisdom and understanding of life, which is evident in her interactions inside and outside of the therapy room.
Eleni is also the daughter of self-made Greek immigrants who are successful entrepreneurs. She has an innate sense of business, is passionate, and will strongly advocate for herself and others. However, her first and foremost priority is her family and raising her three beautiful children. Despite having a lot on her plate, Eleni has a special way of making everyone feel like they are a priority. Without further delay, I am pleased to introduce you to her in this column.
Photography credit: Renée C. Gage Photography
Dr. Eleni is styled by Bishop Boutique.
ABOUT YOU
Neighborhood: Del Ray
How long have you lived in Alexandria: I’ve worked in Alexandria for seven years.
What is your hometown? Washington, D.C.
What brought you to Alexandria? My partner and I chose Alexandria to start our private practice.
What would surprise people about you? I was a bartender for ten years.
You’re a superhero: what’s your superpower? Time travel
Favorite cocktail: Anything with vodka - it’s the most versatile liquor.
Last book read or movie seen: Red Pill, Blue Pill: How to Counteract the Conspiracy Theories That Are Killing Us by David Neiwert
Guilty Pleasure: Movie theater popcorn
Phrase you overuse: You know what I mean??
Facebook or Instagram? Facebook
Latest binge-watch: Stranger Things
Bucket list travel destination: Iceland
If you only could have one for the rest of your life: wine or coffee? Coffee
STYLE
Define your style in three words or less: Comfy chic
The go-to piece in your wardrobe: Black pants from Zara
Favorite trend ever: Leopard print
Favorite current trend: The maxi dress
Beauty product you can’t live without: MAC lipstick
Favorite fragrance: In tune essential oil by DoTerra
Heels or flats? Flats (comfy chic ones!)
HOME
Favorite room in your home: Kitchen
Antiques, modern, or a mix? Mix
Last item bought for your home: Accent pillows
Next planned purchase: Neon rock-and-roll sign for my daughter’s room
Favorite way to entertain: Appetizers and cocktails in the backyard by the fire
Clutter-free or well-lived in? Ideally, clutter free, but it’s futile with three kids and three pets!
Wallpaper -- yes, totally modern or no, so dated: Totally modern
WELLNESS
Your go-to work-out: Bootcamp with Walter Lewis Fitness Solutions
Most fun way to exercise: Yoga with friends
Group exercise or solo: Solo
Fitness goal: I don’t have one - just to maintain health and fitness into my 90’s!
Haven’t yet, but might be willing to try with coaching/encouragement: Scuba diving
Proudest fitness achievement: Dragonfly pose in yoga
ALEXANDRIA
Favorite spot in Alexandria: Strolling down King Street in Old Town Alexandria
Last purchase in Alexandria: Kids clothes at Bellies and Babies
Best coffee / happy hour / date night spot: St. Elmo’s / The Light Horse / Kaizen
Favorite local organization: I’m changing this question to “favorite local organization,” and that’s easy – Del Ray Business Association, DRBA!
Favorite annual Alexandria event: Well Ray Health and Wellness Festival
