Luna Wellness Center
Combining wellness, dignity, and support for women with cancer.

Welcome to Our Journey

Luna Wellness Center is a Northern Virginia–based nonprofit delivering restorative wellness services at no cost for women undergoing and recovering from cancer treatment. As survivorship rates increase, so does the need for more comprehensive, supportive care. Patients are living longer—but often with unmet physical and emotional needs that directly impact recovery and overall well-being.

Luna Wellness Center was founded on a simple belief: healing extends beyond medical treatment—it includes feeling supported, restored, and cared for as a whole person. We understand that women facing cancer often navigate more than just the physical challenges of treatment. Behind every diagnosis are deeply personal experiences—changes in confidence, identity, and emotional well-being that are not always addressed within traditional care. Luna was created to help fill that gap.

We believe that small moments of care can have a powerful impact—a moment to relax, a moment to feel like yourself again, a moment to be seen beyond the diagnosis. As we grow, we are thoughtfully planning a physical space that will offer in-person restorative experiences in a calm, supportive environment. Until then, our virtual programs allow us to begin building a community of care—one moment, one connection at a time.

Our Mission is to provide safe, restorative wellness services that support women during and after treatment. From gentle, oncology-informed skincare to calming, stress-reducing experiences, every offering is designed to bring comfort, dignity, and a sense of renewal during an incredibly difficult time. We work alongside—not in place of—medical care, providing a complementary layer of support that prioritizes how women feel, not just how they heal.

Our Vision is to expand access to these services so that every woman facing cancer has the opportunity to experience compassion, connection, and restoration.

Luna Wellness Center exists to remind every woman:

You are more than your diagnosis, and you deserve to feel cared for—every step of the way.

Warmly,

Shireen Muldowney, Founder

Our Programs

Luna Book Club

Our Book Club is a welcoming space for our community to come together, unwind, and enjoy great books.

Each month, we explore a new read and gather for a relaxed, friendly discussion.

No pressure, no expectations—just good books and meaningful conversation.

What to expect:
• One book each month
• A virtual discussion gathering
• A supportive, welcoming environment

Whether you read every page or join to listen, you are always welcome.

Restorative Yoga

A gentle, deeply calming practice designed to support relaxation, reduce stress, and restore balance.

Restorative yoga uses slow movements and supported poses to help the body release tension while encouraging a sense of ease and comfort.

This practice is especially beneficial during and after treatment, when the body and mind need space to rest and recover.

Sessions are guided with care and can be adapted to meet individual needs, offering a safe and supportive experience for all levels.

Nutrition & Wellness Support

Simple, supportive guidance to help nourish your body during and after treatment.

These sessions focus on gentle, practical approaches to nutrition—supporting energy, hydration, and overall well-being without overwhelm. The goal is to provide helpful insights and encouragement, empowering you to make choices that feel right for your body.

Offered in a relaxed, approachable format, these classes create space for learning, connection, and ongoing support.

Join Our Mission

At Luna Wellness Center, we believe that healing is more than treatment. It’s about comfort, dignity, and feeling supported through every step of the journey. Your donation helps provide no-cost restorative wellness services for women undergoing and recovering from cancer—offering moments of calm, connection, and renewal when they are needed most.

Why Your Support Matters

Women facing cancer often experience stress, fatigue, and changes that impact both body and self-confidence. While medical care treats the disease, many emotional and physical needs remain unmet. Your generosity helps us bridge that gap—providing care that supports the whole person. Every gift, no matter the size, makes a meaningful difference.

What Your Gift Can Provide

$25 — Supports a virtual wellness session

$50 — Provides a restorative skincare experience

$100 — Sponsors a participant in a group program

$250 — Helps fund a month of wellness programming

$500+ — Expands access to care for multiple women

How Your Donation Helps

Together, we are creating a community of care that restores comfort, confidence, and connection.Your support allows Luna to offer programs at no cost to participants, including:

Restorative wellness sessions

Skincare and self-care support

Community programs and connection
Virtual experiences that reach women wherever they are

Other Ways to Give

Corporate Sponsorships
Partner with us to support patient-centered care and community impact

In-Kind Donations
Contribute products or services that enhance our programs

Monthly Giving
Provide ongoing support and help us grow sustainably

Make a Difference Today

Your support brings comfort, care, and connection to women who need it most.

Thank you for helping us create a space where every woman feels seen, supported, and cared for.

Our Team

Luna began not as an organization, but as a circle of women showing up for one another.

When Teresa was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer, our immediate instinct as friends was simple: be there. What started as conversations—checking in, sharing concerns, looking for ways to help—quickly became something more intentional. We each brought different perspectives, but a shared realization emerged: the kind of support Teresa needed wasn’t easy to find.

In searching for resources, we reached out to Lisbet, a cancer survivor, hoping to learn from her experience. Her response—that there were no wellness programs available to her while she balanced treatment, work, and family—was both surprising and clarifying. It highlighted a gap that none of us could ignore.

From that moment, our roles began to take shape organically.

With a background in nonprofit leadership, healthcare, and program development, we began outlining what a structured, accessible wellness program could look like. Others in our circle contributed in equally meaningful ways—offering insight, connections, creative direction, and hands-on support. What united us was not just professional experience, but a shared commitment to ensuring no woman feels unsupported during such a critical time.

Luna was built from lived experience, collaboration, and care.

We are friends, professionals, survivors, and advocates—coming together to create something we wish had existed when it was needed most. And that foundation continues to guide how we grow: thoughtfully, compassionately, and always centered on the women we serve.