We have worked closely with the following individuals to help shape our programs and fine tune the information we share with our families.
DR. SHIVA BORUKHIM, DDS
Educates our families on how to best take care of their children’s teeth. She believes in the power of prevention and has a conservative approach to dental care. Dr. Shiva specializes in dentistry for infants, children, and patients with special health care needs. She grew up in Los Angeles and received her Bachelor of Science and Doctor of Dental Surgery degrees from UCLA, graduating Magna Cum Laude and continued her education at UCLA’s Pediatric Dentistry residency program. She currently serves as the President of the Southern California Society of Dentistry for Children. Dr. Shiva strives to provide quality treatment while creating a positive experience that leaves children eager to return for their dental visits. She aims to promote a collaborative environment that connects the dentist, parent, and child to create a relationship that lasts long after their appointment. She is also the proud mother of two bright and energetic sons that keep the party going long after the office is closed!
DR. SONYA SETHI GOHILL, MD, F.A.A.P. – PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Sonya Sethi, MD, F.A.A.P is a board certified Pediatrician. After graduating from Stanford University with honors with a degree in Human Biology, Dr. Sonya attended UCLA Medical School. She remained at UCLA for her pediatric residency which she completed in 2002. Fresh out of residency, Dr. Sonya took a position at a large, high volume private practice in Valencia. After almost 2 years of constantly rushing from patient to patient, Dr. Sonya moved to a smaller practice in Brentwood where she remained for over 7 years. Continuing her commitment to building long-term, high quality relationships with patients, Dr. Sonya opened Brentwood Pediatrics in 2010. Dr. Sonya strives to provide practical compassionate care based on her own experiences as a doctor and a parent. Always striving to enrich her practice, Dr. Sonya became a certified lactation counselor after experiencing breastfeeding challenges with her first son, Dilan. She regularly attends the American Academy of Pediatrics National Conference where she participates in various lectures and seminars covering a wide range of topics from Sports Medicine and Fitness to Pertussis and HPV. Dr. Sonya is an active community member and works on various committees for her sons’ and daughter’s respective schools. She also serves as an honorary “Angel” for the charity Baby2Baby. Baby2Baby supplies families in need with essential baby gear and clothing for their children. Dr. Sonya has also been featured on the syndicated television show The Doctors as well featured in articles in the Los Angeles Times. In April 2014 Dr. Sonya held a successful fundraiser for the Bumi Sehat Clinic in Bali, Indonesia where she then volunteered.
JENNI JUNE, LLC, CERTIFIED CHILD SLEEP CONSULTANT
Jenni June, LLC Founder, Jennifer Metter, is a certified sleep consultant, CLC, sleep hygiene and behavioral sleep practitioner for adults and children in private practice for 10 years, and as a collaborative provider for the Breathe Institute in Los Angeles. She pioneered the practice of pediatric sleep hygiene as the foundation of safe, healthy, sleep training in 2012, with her trademarked 4 Pillars of Sleep Hygiene. Jenni’s multidisciplinary approach to creating powerful new sleep associations and habits has helped thousands of sleep deprived babies, children and adults all over the world since 2011. Jenni is also a child sleep expert for The Doctors TV Show, and the ‘go-to’ for LA’s high profile families and top pediatricians. For nearly a decade, Jenni has contributed to a multitude of local news segments, well-known sleep brands, sleep counsels, on-line and magazine publications, including Randi Zuckerberg’s recent book, ‘Pick Three’.
DR. LISA J PERLSON OTD, OTR/L, MACLP
Dr.Lisa is a licensed Occupational Therapist in the state of California. What’s unique about her practice is that she is also licensed as a Marriage and Family Therapist, which can at times play a pivotal role in the betterment of the child. Dr. Lisa began her journey earning a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University, allowing her to become an independently licensed psychotherapist in the state of California. While receiving her training in psychotherapy, she was introduced to, and then fell in love with, the magical world of Occupational Therapy. Not long after, Dr. Lisa earned a Clinical Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Southern California.
Dr. Lisa’s desire has always been to assist others in reaching their full potential and she does so with an empathetic and creative approach. Dr. Lisa believes that each child is a unique individual and there is no "one size fits all" approach to any type of therapy. As a strong believer in continuing education, Dr. Lisa is always attending seminars and has received certified training in numerous pediatric and parent-based curriculum to be able to implement the treatment that will best fit the child and family that she is working with. She believes it takes time, patience and understanding to really develop a successful individualized therapy plan for any child to succeed. Dr. Lisa joined a Wevolve group with her first child, and continues on today in a 2nd Timer Group.
DR. ALEXA RABIN, PSY.D.
Dr. Alexa Rabin is a licensed psychologist (PSY26200). She completed her doctorate in clinical psychology through Alliant International University in San Diego, California. She obtained her Master’s degree from the same university, and she completed her Bachelor’s degree with a focus on child development and cognitive science at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.
Dr. Rabin has had several years of experience working as a psychological provider with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She specializes in a private practice setting working with children, adolescents, and adults with anxious symptoms, behavioral and emotional concerns, and high functioning autism spectrum disorder. Dr. Alexa Rabin also has a wealth of experience conducting cognitive, psychological, personality and diagnostic evaluations with children, adolescents, and adults to identify the best way to support a person's specific needs. Diagnostic evaluations can help identify a person's cognitive strengths and weaknesses, and whether they meet criteria for a specific behavioral or psychological diagnosis such as ADHD, autism spectrum disorder, depression, anxiety (to name a few), to determine the best course of action to support each individual.
DONNA ESHELMAN, M.A., G.C.F.P. – MOVEMENT SPECIALIST
is a Movement Specialist and teacher with a thriving practice in Los Angeles, California. Recognized nationally as a skilled movement educator, her academic background integrates a graduate degree in advanced dance from UCLA and post-graduate studies in kinesiology, movement analysis, motor-learning, and neuroscience. Donna’s professional life blends this technical and experiential knowledge with certifications in The Feldenkrais Method® from Florence, Italy, The Child’s Space Method of Infant Development from Chicago, and Bones for Life® with Ruthy Alon.
Named the “best pilates teacher in L.A.”, by Los Angeles Magazine, her experience in physical therapy, yoga, international dance traditions, and nutrition enhance her movement training. Donna has been invited to teach master classes on skilled movement, fitness, rehabilitation and neuromuscular education in California, New Mexico, Chicago, and abroad. As Director of Fitness and Rehabilitation at the Center for Physical Health, a Los Angeles physical therapy clinic, she developed individualized programs for patients drawing from an array of movement techniques. Well known for her integrated approach to movement, the foundation of Donna’s work is client education and physical improvement.
JAY M. GOLDBERG, M.D., F.A.C.O.G.
A Fellow of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. Jay M. Goldberg earned his medical degree from the Medical University of South Carolina in 1996 after completing his undergraduate education at the University of California-San Diego. He completed his internship and residency training at Kaiser Permanente in Los Angeles. As a founding member of the Cedars-Sinai Center of Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, he has been at the forefront of laparoscopic and hysteroscopic surgery. Dr. Goldberg has been awarded the Cedars-Sinai Obstetrician of the Year award and was recipient of the Golden Apple Award-given by the resident physicians he teaches. His charity work includes: Autism Speaks, Hirshberg Pancreatic Cancer Foundation, First Ladies Initiative Birthing Center in Namibia, and Hole in the Wall summer camps.
LINDA HANNA, RNC, MSN/ED., IBCLC – BREASTFEEDING EDUCATOR
Linda M Hanna, RNC, MSN/ED, IBCLC is the Chief Nursing Officer and Director of Care at Mahmee and My Nursing Coach. She earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at SUNY Stonybrook in NYC and a Master’s Degree in Nursing and Education in Los Angeles, Ca. Linda has been a nurse for over 40 years, and in the field of Lactation Consultation for over 35 years and has earned multiple certifications in the field of Obstetrics and Maternal and Child Care including Low and High Risk Obstetrical Care and Postpartum and Newborn Care and additional speciality in Lactation.
MICHELLE CARLSON– HAND IN HAND CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR
Michelle lives in Los Angeles with her two girls 12 and 15. Before becoming a Hand in Hand certified instructor in 2015, she worked for 12 years in public schools as a teacher and counselor. None of which prepared her to be a mom. After years of consequences, bribes and star charts she found Hand in Hand parenting, created by Patty Wipfler. It reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters, and she credits it with changing her life.
She is passionate about helping others find their way through the murky business of being a connected parent. She loves leading groups and finds the dynamic transformative.
Michelle also strongly believes that listening partnerships are the cornerstone to moving through difficulties.
Michelle has helped herself and others make meaningful connections, work on sibling rivalry, and alleviate school problems. Aggression, fears, withdrawal, and sleep issues are just some of the struggles she has shared and helped others rectify.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Education speaks fluent Spanish, has been trained as a Council in Schools Facilitator and an ADL Trainer fighting against bias of all types on school campuses.
PATTIE FITZGERALD – CHILD SAFETY EDUCATOR
Pattie Fitzgerald is the founder of Safely Ever After, Inc., and is recognized as a leading expert in the field of childhood sexual abuse prevention education, child abduction prevention, and Internet Safety education. She is certified as a Child Safety Educator and Child Visitation Monitor, and has worked tirelessly as children’s advocate for over ten years. As a former preschool teacher, Pattie blends her expertise as an educator and, more importantly as a mom, to teach parents and kids everywhere the most effective, up-to-date safety strategies without using fear tactics.
Admired for her positive approach and warm, compassionate style, Pattie is also the author of the newly released children’s book, No Trespassing – This Is MY Body which parents and children are embracing across the country. Pattie’s programs and curriculum have been implemented in public and private schools throughout the United States and have been also been utilized by The Santa Monica Police School Resource Department as well as the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department through their MERIT Program.
Prior to the inception of Safely Ever After, Inc., Pattie worked as the Community Outreach Educator for the national child advocacy agency, Parents For Megan’s Law. Her published work has appeared in national newspapers, parenting magazines, and trade journals throughout the country, and she has been featured on Good Morning America, CNN Headline News, MSNBC, KCBS, KABC and KNBC news as well as countless national radio programs.
BROOKE FRIES, MSTOM – LICENSED ACUPUNCTURIST
I’m a pediatric and adult acupuncturist, functional medicine practitioner, and Chinese herbalist…but you might also call me a complementary and holistic healer, a mindfulness convert, and a facilitator of the 4R’s: Relax, Regulate, Reframe, Restore.
As a pediatric practitioner, I am also a go-to for both the common and not-so-common conditions of childhood, a kid-calming guru, and a champion of your child’s gifts and strengths through the lens of the Five Elements.
I believe that all children can benefit from the gentle, powerful effects of treatment that boosts the immune system and calms the nervous system. From what I observe both as a parent and a practitioner, children love Chinese medicine. Treatments are generally soothing, relaxing, and enjoyable.
SHIRA LENCHEWSKI, M.S., R.D.– DIETITIAN
Shira Lenchewski, M.S., R.D., is a registered dietitian and a nationally recognized nutrition expert. She is the resident nutritionist at goop and has been featured in magazines such as Glamour, Seventeen, O The Oprah Magazine, and Bon Appétit, and on sites like Refinery29, Lenny Letter, Man Repeller, Well+GOOD, and POPSUGAR Fitness, among others. After completing her master’s degree in clinical nutrition at New York University and her dietetic residency at the Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City, Shira started her private practice. But she ditched the white lab coat to focus on helping clients untangle their complex relationships with food, so they can make conscious eating choices that serve their get-healthy goals, while still enjoying delicious food in the process.
DR. CIGAL SHAHAM – PEDIATRICIAN
Dr. Shaham was born and raised in Los Angeles, California, graduating from the Hamilton High School Academy of Music. She spent many weekends accompanying her mother, who is a pediatric rheumatologist, to see kids at CHLA, giving her some extra insight into how medicine has changed over the past 40 years.
Dr. Shaham received her M.D. from the Ben-Gurion University Medical School for International Health in Collaboration with Columbia University Medical Center. Upon graduation she was presented with the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Contribution to the Medical School for International Health. The school has an outstanding emphasis on clinical skills, as well as allowing her to work with diverse populations, including a short time in Ethiopia, and a senior project with the Bedouin community in Southern Israel.
Dr. Shaham’s internship and residency in pediatrics were completed at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital, Westchester Medical Center, New York Medical College, where she was their American Academy of Pediatrics Delegate. She was honored to have received the Pediatric Residency Leadership Award.
MICHELLE NELMS, CHILDREN’S SWIM TEACHER
Michelle is the creator and co-founder of Relaxation Based Swimming. She has a wide range of celebrity clientele and teaches exclusives and immersions for the elite of Los Angeles, as well as traveling to many other cities across the USA to give private lessons on-location.
Michelle is a certified in Reiki ("Universal Life Energy") levels I, II and Masters Level, black belt in Wu-Shu (artistic and powerful martial arts form), and practices meditation, yoga and pilates. Michelle has three children and is the author of the Amazon best-selling book, "A Mermaid's Guide: Empower Your Child in Water and in Life."
You can find swim tips on her Instagram page @AMermaidsGuide.
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ALLYN SHAPIRO – SCHOOL PLACEMENT SPECIALIST
I Assist families in finding the “best fit” school for their children. I have 40 years experience as a teacher, principal and school district administrator
A leader in school evaluation at the state and local level
25 years experience in helping families make decisions about school placements
8 years experience as a consultant and professional expert working with attorneys and the courts when school placement is in dispute.
Graduate degrees from UCLA and Mount St. Mary’s College
SONA A. TATIYANTS – ATTORNEY
Lynk Law founder Sona A. Tatiyants sought to create the firm she personally would want to work with. As a wife, mother, and business owner, she understands how overwhelming an estate plan can feel. As an attorney, she knows just how important it is to have that plan in place. Supported by a strong team of attorneys and staff, she guides clients through every step of the planning process, building lasting relationships to make sure their needs are met as their families grow and change. After earning her Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from UC Santa Barbara w/ honors, Sona received her Juris Doctor (J.D.) cum laude from Southwestern University of Law. She has been a member in good standing with the State Bar of California since 2005. Believing strongly that tax-law expertise is essential to best practice in estate planning, she went on to earn a degree of Masters of Law in Taxation (LL.M.) from Loyola Law School of Los Angeles with a focus on estate planning and taxation. Networking is a great passion of Sona’s; one of the many benefits of working with Lynk Law is access to her vast network of hand-picked professionals. She co-founded The Exchange LA — the answer to modern networking with its inclusion of women, minorities, and non-profits — and serves as head of the Glendale chapter. She also sits on the executive-committee board of Women to Women, a networking group for professional women. This ever-expanding group of personal and professional contacts is a valuable resource that Sona is pleased to share with our clients.
RANDY KAPLAN – FAMILY MUSIC SPECIALIST
Randy studied philosophy, writing, and literature at The University of Michigan in Ann Arbor and at UCLA. He then trained in acting, improvisation, and writing and has credits in prominent theater productions such as Spring Awakening and The Fresca Wars and on TV shows such as Growing Pains, Beauty and the Beast, Ferris Bueller, and A Different World. Randy has toured throughout the U.S., released 14 CDs (including 8 not-REALLY-for-kids ones!), had his poetry published by periodicals and journals such as Ugly Duckling Presse (6x6 magazine) and The Missing Slate, received several ASCAP awards, and written and starred in a musical that was workshopped in Colorado and presented at the Boulder International Fringe Festival. Randy also has a master's degree in teaching from Oakland University. He currently teaches high school and middle school English, Creative Writing, and Drama. One of Randy's essays on education was published by Language Arts Journal of Michigan (LAJM) in its spring 2017 issue.
Randy started writing songs for kids and their families when he worked at the preschool Beansprouts in Park Slope, Brooklyn. After his first family CD, Five Cent Piece, was released, Parentingmagazine called Randy “one of the most exciting newcomers to kids’ music since Dan Zanes." His hometown zine, The Brooklyn Paper, called him "a national treasure who brings a sly wink to the art of kid's music." Randy began performing professionally in Los Angeles in 1987 when he moved there to pursue an acting career; he took up folk music on the side. He proceeded to record and perform solo and with his band all over the country. He has lived in New York, California, Kansas, and—as of June, 2015—Michigan. Randy never imagined that so many of his groupies would be under the age of nine!
AMELIA WINSLOW – NUTRITIONIST
I believe in eating what makes you feel good. What makes your life not just healthier, but happier. I don’t like diets, nor any eating plan that eliminates certain foods because they are “bad.”
I love helping people navigate their kitchens, the grocery store and the internet, so they can find and buy real food and cook more meals at home.
I’m hugely committed to reducing my footprint on our planet, so that my kids may inherit a safe, healthy food system and a cleaner, more sustainable world. For this reason I’m a big proponent of organic food and farming, a theme you’ll find sprinkled throughout many of my posts.
I have two Master’s Degrees, in Nutrition and Public Health, from Tufts University in Boston.
JULIA A. WHITE, M.D., F.A.A.P.
Dr. Julia A White, MD is a doctor primarily located in Redlands, CA, with another office in Beverly Hills, CA. She has 16 years of experience. Her specialties include Adolescent Medicine, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, Pediatrics.
BEVERLY HILLS CPR
Beverly Hills CPR participates in community events, bringing attention to the value for CPR training in schools, religious institutions, the workplace and at home. We can conduct CPR training for small private parties of 6 or more.
The certified instructors at Beverly Hills CPR do offer training for business and organizations who are required by law to provide CPR training to employees. We teach American Heart Association courses to the community as well as health care professionals who must be in compliance with government agency's such as (OSHA), Medical Professional Boards, School Teachers and Athletic Trainers.