Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative

What Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative does

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative (MBCC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 2020 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, that delivers accessible integrative oncology health and wellness services to individuals affected by cancer. The organization serves cancer patients in active treatment, cancer survivors, and caregivers and loved ones, with a mission explicitly centered on removing financial barriers to care. Its core offerings span three categories: exercise and wellness classes (yoga, pilates, qigong, fitness, nutrition) delivered in-person in Austin and virtually via Zoom; oncology educational seminars on topics such as lymphedema and nutrition; and integrative oncology care including sliding-scale community acupuncture, private acupuncture, and oncology massage therapy. Additional services include one-on-one cancer coaching, Clases en Español, lymphatic education and resources, a pre-recorded video library, and the Lolly Blooms Give Back Shop for fundraising.

MBCC operates with a small team of 5 employees plus a contracted instructor network, and its services are delivered primarily for free or on a sliding-scale donation basis. Pricing for exercise classes is fully waived; community acupuncture is set at a $5-$40 sliding scale in a multi-chair group setting; private acupuncture is $70-$110 (or $90 flat) and oncology massage is $70-$125 (or $100 flat), with a charitable care fund available for those unable to pay. Revenue is sourced from donations collected through Donorbox, sliding-scale service fees, and merchandise sales (Lolly Blooms ceramics), with no venture funding or public revenue disclosure. The organization has reached 7,000+ participants since founding and served 1,000+ acupuncture treatments within two years of launching its community acupuncture program in 2022.

Underlying technology is intentionally lightweight: Squarespace hosts the website, Eventbrite handles class registration, JaneApp manages appointment booking for acupuncture and massage, Donorbox processes donations, Mailchimp runs the newsletter, and Google Forms collects Lolly Blooms orders. There is no proprietary technology, app, or AI/ML capability; competitive advantage is instead built on oncology-trained instructor expertise, board-level ties to Texas Oncology, Livestrong Cancer Institutes, and Dell Medical School, and a no-turn-away service ethos. The organization is co-led by Executive Director Dr. Mari Galle, co-founder Dr. Angela Wicker-Ramos, and Board President Carolyn Kenny (VP of Product at Deloitte), with operations concentrated in Central Texas and lightweight virtual reach.

Name

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative

Legal name

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative

Website

https://mbccollaborative.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in Austin, Texas, founded in 2020, that provides free exercise classes and sliding-scale acupuncture, massage, and coaching to cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers in Central Texas and online.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Integrative Oncology Services

NAICS

Offices of Other Health Practitioners (6213), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Medical Oncology (HLAKAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Oncology Remote Symptom Monitoring & Care Navigation (HLALAFAD), Holistic & Alternative Therapy Retreats (Naturopathy, Energy Work) (THAGAMAI)

Keywords

• Integrative oncology services
• Oncology wellness programs
• Community acupuncture
• Oncology massage therapy
• Cancer survivor support

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization is a 501(c)(3) non-profit. Donations fund exercise, mind-body classes and educational seminars. Tax identification number: 85-2317602. Donations are collected through donorbox.org.
2. Sliding Scale Service Fees: Acupuncture and massage services are provided on a sliding scale donation basis. Community acupuncture: $5-$40. Private acupuncture: $70-$110 (flat rate $90). Massage: $70-$125 (flat rate $100). These fees support the organization's efforts to keep integrative medicine accessible.
3. Lolly Blooms Give Back Shop: Handmade art products (Lolly Blooms ceramic pieces) sold to support MBCC. Proceeds support the organization's programs.
4. Charitable Care Fund: Scholarships available for those who cannot afford services. Contact [email protected] for scholarship availability.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides accessible and affordable integrative oncology health and wellness services to cancer patients, survivors, loved ones, and caregivers. Its core offerings include free exercise and wellness classes (Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, Fitness), monthly oncology educational seminars, community and private acupuncture, oncology massage therapy, an on-demand video library, lymphatic education, one-on-one cancer coaching, and Spanish-language classes — all delivered in-person in Austin and virtually via Zoom.

Product overview

Moving Beyond Cancer Collaborative is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization providing accessible and affordable integrative oncology health and wellness services. The organization operates as a unified service portfolio centered around three core offerings: Exercise & Wellness Classes (including Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, and Fitness), Oncology Educational Seminars, and Integrative Oncology Care (encompassing Community Acupuncture, Private Acupuncture, and Oncology Massage Therapy). Additional services include a Video Library of pre-recorded classes, Lymphatic Education & Resources, Cancer Coaching, Clases en Español, and the Lolly Blooms Shop for fundraising. All services are designed for individuals affected by cancer regardless of ability to pay, with sliding scale pricing and charitable care funds available.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lolly Blooms: A handmade gift shop program where proceeds support MBCC's mission. Lolly Blooms are decorative art pieces available in two sizes (Large and Small) made by local Austin artist Mindy Graber.

Products and services

• Exercise & Wellness Classes Complimentary exercise and wellness classes including Yoga, Pilates, Qigong, and Fitness designed for cancer patients, survivors, loved ones, and caregivers. Classes are offered both online/virtual and in-person with modifications for all fitness levels.
• Oncology Educational Seminars Monthly educational seminars on topics relating to cancer care, including nutrition, lymphedema management, and integrative oncology topics.
• Community Acupuncture Sliding scale donation-based community style acupuncture ($5–$40) offered in a group setting with three zero gravity chairs, supporting cancer patients managing pain, fatigue, neuropathy, digestive issues, and other treatment side effects.
• Private Acupuncture Private room acupuncture services ($70–$110 sliding scale or $90 flat rate) offering more comprehensive treatment including electroacupuncture, cupping therapy, gua sha, and personalized movement and lifestyle recommendations.
• Oncology Massage Therapy Sliding scale donation-based oncology massage ($70–$125 or $100 flat rate for a 60-minute session) provided by licensed massage therapists specializing in cancer care, supporting musculoskeletal pain, anxiety, neuropathy, lymphatic issues, sleep, and digestive issues.
• Video Library Pre-recorded video library of exercise and wellness classes including Hatha Yoga, Chair Yoga, Pilates, Qi Gong, Fitness, and Nutrition presentations available on-demand for cancer patients and survivors.
• Lymphatic Education & Resources Educational resources and support group presentations about lymphedema including nutrition guidance, mindfulness interventions, psychosocial support, and risk reduction practices.
• Cancer Coaching One-on-one cancer coaching services for cancer patients and survivors to gain clarity, reduce stress, and improve quality of life, offered in-person or online by certified cancer support coaches.
• Clases en Español Spanish-language wellness classes including Pilates, Fitness, Yoga, and Nutrition content designed for the Spanish-speaking cancer community.
• Lolly Blooms Shop Give back program featuring handmade ceramic garden decorations (Lolly Blooms) created by local Austin artist Mindy Graber, with proceeds supporting MBCC's integrative oncology services.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 7,000 participants have attended classes and seminars
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wellness House: Illinois-based nonprofit offering free psychosocial and integrative oncology programming—yoga, fitness, nutrition, counseling—to people impacted by cancer. Closely comparable as a free, community-integrative oncology support model.
• Smith Center for Healing and the Arts: Washington DC–based nonprofit offering integrative oncology programs including yoga, movement, cooking, counseling, and support groups for cancer patients and survivors. Directly comparable as a community-integrative oncology nonprofit with free/donation-based services.
• Cancer CAREpoint: San Jose–based nonprofit providing free supportive care services—including exercise classes, nutrition counseling, massage, and acupuncture—to cancer patients and families. Highly comparable community-integrative oncology model serving a regional market with similar service mix.
• The Center for Advancement in Cancer Education: Nonprofit delivering education, lifestyle coaching, and integrative support services for cancer patients and survivors. Comparable as a nonprofit integrative oncology education and coaching provider.
• Commonweal Cancer Help Program: Bolinas, CA–based nonprofit running weeklong residential Cancer Help Programs alongside integrative oncology retreats and training. Comparable in mission and integrative supportive-care focus, though operating a residential retreat model.
• Simms/Mann UCLA Center for Integrative Oncology: UCLA-affiliated integrative oncology center providing psychosocial support, mind-body classes, nutrition counseling, and wellness programs for cancer patients. Comparable as an integrative oncology supportive-care provider serving a defined patient population with multidisciplinary offerings.
• Cancer Wellness Center (Dr. Mich Schreiber): Independent nonprofit founded by Dr. Mich Schreiber (who also serves as MBCC's R&D Project Coordinator) delivering wellness and educational programs for cancer patients and survivors. Directly comparable mission, model, and programmatic mix.

Emerging players

• Jasper Health: Digital cancer care navigation and supportive-care platform offering coaching, symptom tracking, and care guidance. Comparable as an oncology supportive-care provider, but delivered via a venture-backed SaaS model rather than a community nonprofit.
• Osara Health: Provider of integrative cancer coaching and behavioral-support programs to employers and cancer centers. Comparable in integrative supportive-care focus, but operates through institutional/employer contracts rather than direct-to-patient donations.

Broad incumbents

• Livestrong (at Dell Medical School / Livestrong Foundation): Long-standing cancer survivorship nonprofit with broad programming in patient navigation, fertility, and survivor support. Comparable as a large-scale survivorship organization, but operates a far wider portfolio with national rather than community-local delivery.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

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