Owner of Mother Luna,
Baby Sensory Circle Teacher,
Little Lunas Teacher

Liz Kelly (she/her) is the founder of Mother Luna, a certified motherhood coach, and an experienced early childhood educator with a Master’s in Education. She lives in Guilford with her husband and two sons and brings a deep passion for supporting families through the early years. After her own transformative journey through motherhood—including postpartum anxiety and her son’s brain disorder diagnosis—Liz was inspired to create a space where mothers could feel held, heard, and supported. At Mother Luna, she combines her love for nature, community, and child development to nurture both parents and children through classes, playgroups, and support groups.

Lactation Consultant,
Fitness Class Instructor,
Early Motherhood Circle Facilitator

Michelle Chirby (she/her) is a mother of two, an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), professional nutritionist, certified birth worker and movement instructor. She has over a decade of experience leading group movement classes and working on perinatal and child nutrition programs. Through personalized prenatal, labor, birth and postpartum support, she assists families in the perinatal period to experience a holistic, healthy start.

Yoga Instructor

Lauren (she/her) is a 500 hour Registered Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Educator, and Herbalist. Lauren has spent time training and teaching with a variety of renowned instructors in New York City, India, Hawaii, and across New England. Before settling into her private business, Lauren worked at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health which is one of the largest non-profits for yoga and holistic health in the country. Lauren welcomed her first daughter into the world in 2022 and was deeply impacted by how much her yoga and Ayurvedic practices supported her during such a big life transition. Lauren feels inspired to share these teachings with other mamas and caregivers by offering public classes, workshops, and private coaching.

Prenatal Circle Facilitator

Robin (she/her) is a mother of three and a dedicated doula, passionate about supporting clients through pregnancy, labor, and early postpartum. She specializes in prenatal support and birth photography, capturing the first moments of a child's life. Robin also offers overnight postpartum care, helping new parents adjust during those early days at home. Inspired by a lifelong desire to care for others, she founded Within Motherhood to support women on their journey into motherhood.

Mini Lunas Playgroup Teacher

Kaitlyn (she/her) is a former school counselor with 10 years of experience, passionate about creating warm, child-centered, and creative groups. Motherhood has been her greatest teacher, inspiring her to offer a supportive space for parents. She loves creating sensory activities, engaging in imaginative play, and reading with her daughter. Kaitlyn holds a Bachelor's in Social Services and a Master's in School Counseling.

Community Outreach Coordinator

Valeska Gerson (she/her) is a German art historian and curator. Mama to two daughters (and an opinionated longhaired dachshund), Valeska found friendship and community through Mother Luna when she moved from London to Madison with her husband in 2024. With a deep belief that all mothers deserve care and connection, Valeska is passionate about fostering social support as a cornerstone of maternal mental health.

Front Desk and Program Assistant

Gabriele (she/her) is the mom of two young boys and was born and raised in Branford, CT. For the past five years, she’s been a stay-at-home mom, during which time she’s developed a deep love for early childhood development and creating meaningful parenthood connections.

She finds joy in connecting with her community and the natural world—whether hiking, gardening, or simply exploring the outdoors. Her love for both people and nature inspires her to help children grow with curiosity, confidence, and care.

Yoga Instructor

Erin Schuster (she/her) has been leading classes, workshops, and retreats since 2012, and has also assisted with Kripalu Teacher Trainings. A mother of two boys, Leo and Jack, Erin is dedicated to creating transformative experiences for all levels in a supportive environment that fosters connection, compassion, and joy.