Juliana Lam, founder / educator, was born and raised in Vancouver, BC and began her music studies at the age of 4 where she received many years of formal training in classical piano and contemporary voice. As a child, she competed and won at numerous music festivals and earned honours at Royal Conservatory of Music examinations. At the age of 16, she started her successful music studio teaching piano and theory. Her students have received first class honours at RCM examinations.

Her early childhood education career began right after the birth of her first child in 2002, when she became extremely fascinated with baby brain development and infant stimulation. She began as a music and movement educator working with parents and their babies - newborn to age 3.5. Juliana then furthered her training and became certified to teach Baby Sign Language and Infant Massage.

Being a firm believer of infant stimulation, Juliana believes that in order to develop a well balanced brain and exceptional thinking skills, it is vital to stimulate babies with activities that use both the left and right side of the brain. Juliana seeks to promote teaching new parents to stimulate baby's brain soon after they are born by optimizing their mental, sensorial, social and affective development.

She is extremely proud of her capability and dedicates her abilities as an educator to bringing knowledge into the lives of new parents in a positive, supportive and encouraging way.

Juliana was formally a personal trainer and was involved in a few disciplines of marital arts and obtained black belt at the age of 14. Besides being owner/educator of Birth & Beyond and running a successful classical Piano Studio in New Westminster, Juliana is also a Mortgage Broker AND is a proud mom.

Member of Early Childhood Music & Movement Association

Cynthia, educator, was raised in Delta, BC. She is proud wife, homemaker, and mother of one. As a new mother she was determined to help her baby daughter learn and develop in the best ways possible right from the start. After a thorough investigation, she decided against relying on Baby Einstein DVD's and other popular fads that did not truly help learning or brain development at all. Instead, she discovered the joy and proven success of interacting with baby simply through reading, rhymes, music, singing, and sign language in order to encourage healthy brain and language development.

Cynthia holds a Bachelor of Social Work Degree from UBC, where she was awarded the Marjorie Ellis Medal as top of her graduating class. She has worked with youth and families in various capacities for over 10 years and is currently Director for New Life Youth Ministry in Vancouver, where she is dedicated to aiding young people with heir spiritual journeys and healthy family functioning. In previous years, she also worked as Prevention Coordinator in Surrey, Delta, Ladner, and Tsawwassen high schools where she assisted students through education and counseling in making healthy lifestyle choices in the context of their school, family, and community. Educating and supporting young people, parents, and families at important stages of life has been long-time calling and passion for Cynthia. Since becoming a mother, this passion has evolved to include a particular focus on supporting new mothers through the postpartum and the early childhood stage.

Music has always been a love of Cynthia's. As a young child, she grew up studying Royal Conservatory Piano and sang in children's choirs and musical productions. In high school she joined the Vocal Jazz Ensemble and performed at local music festivals and competitions. Since then, she has expanded her musical repertoire to include acoustic guitar and electric bass. Music composition and sound engineering continue to be a hobby when she can find time.

Cynthia is also a fitness enthusiast. While at UBC she took several Human Kinetics courses and trained as martial artist in Tae Kwan Do, Wu Shu Kung Fu, and Kick Boxing. She also enjoys hiking, jogging, pilates, aerobic fitness, and belly dance She attributes much of her healthy pregnancy, smooth delivery, and postpartum recovery to staying active and making healthy lifestyle choices. Cynthia is delighted to contribute to the well-being of new mothers, babies, and families through the knowledge and experience she has gained.

Karen's journey as an educator all began when she was 17 years old. She received her black belt in kickboxing and then started to instruct the kids classes the next week. After a few years of instructing classes and holding down a part-time job at Crash Crawlies as entertainment staff, Karen decided to pursue a career in early childhood education. She has been working with children from newborn to age 12 for the past 8 years. Karen has had the pleasure of working with these children and their families in many different environments from home, daycare, preschool, summer camps and school.

In the past 3 years, Karen has geared her education, knowledge and time in specializing in special education. She has been working with children, their families and school based teams in providing appropriate education for children with developmental delays. This past year she has gained the highest amount of knowledge in child development as a loving mother. Karen has a daughter who amazes her everyday with her capabilities and love for the environment around her. She has learned first hand the undeniable connection and relation to children's development through music and touch and now has the pleasure of teaching and growing with many parents through Birth & Beyond.