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, 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, Childbirth Educator

Lauren (she/her) is a Yoga Teacher, Ayurvedic Educator, Herbalist, and Childbirth Educator/Coach. Lauren has trained and taught in New York City, India, Hawaii, and across New England, and previously served on staff at the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, one of the largest nonprofits for yoga and holistic health in the country. After welcoming her first daughter through home birth in 2022, Lauren felt deeply affirmed in the power of embodied preparation and informed choice. She is passionate about helping women approach birth with confidence, knowledge, and trust in their bodies through 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.

Music Circle Teacher

Kailyn is a professional vocalist, voice teacher, writer, and Mama. Originally from Phoenix, AZ, she moved to New York City in 2018 to pursue a career in musical theater. Kailyn spent five years traveling the world performing on cruise ships before continuing her career as both a solo artist and a member of  the popular disco tribute group, The Chiclettes, and the international pinup darlings The Satin Dollz. Kailyn holds a BFA in Musical Theater Performance from the University of Arizona and has been running a private voice studio since 2020. She recently started teaching music lessons at Crescendo Music Loft in Madison and is excited to continue to share her love of music with the little ones at Mother Luna. She lives in North Branford with her fiance, Shaun and their daughter, Leya.