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Founder & CEO, International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI)
Transformational CEO | Holistic Sleep Coaching Pioneer | Naturopathy Practitioner | Author & Global Educator

Mar De Carlo is a visionary leader, naturopathy practitioner, and global educator committed to elevating how the world supports families and wellness professionals. Warm-spirited and deeply mission-driven, Mar brings more than 27 years of integrative health, coaching, psychology, and holistic education experience to her work, guiding thousands of professionals in more than 70 countries to transform lives with empathy, ethics, science, and holistic excellence.

Mar is widely regarded as the founder of the holistic sleep coaching movement, pioneering a new era of sleep support rooted in science, emotional health, safety, and whole-family well-being.

With a passion for innovation and a heart for service, Mar is widely regarded as:

  • The founder of the holistic sleep coaching movement

  • The creator of the world’s first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification

  • The creator of the first Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification

  • The developer of the world’s first Holistic Children & Teen Sleep Coach Certification

  • The developer of the world’s first Holistic Pre- & Postnatal Nutrition Coach Certification

She is also recognized as the founder of the first Baby Planner Certification and author of the first and foundational book establishing the baby planner profession, a milestone that shaped a new industry and set global standards still used today.

Mar’s pioneering work is rooted in her belief that wellness, family life, and professional success thrive when we honor the whole person, body, mind, emotions, energy, environment, and community. She created the Holistic Science of Sleep Method™ to bring compassionate, evidence-informed, non-sleep-training solutions to both adult and child sleep challenges, forever transforming how families are supported worldwide.

A lifelong learner and creative soul, Mar infuses her teachings with authenticity, mindfulness, and a deep respect for human potential. She is the founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, the International Academy for Baby Planner Professionals, and the Physical Awakening® approach to embodiment and mindful movement.

She is an avid researcher and holistic educator with an abundance of training and experience in the health, fitness, parenting, business and expressive arts industries. She is known for her innovative curriculum development and creative, cutting edge and integrative approach connecting and bridging systems in a variety of industries across the globe that have transformed thousands of lives in 70 countries in 9 languages with high quality evidenced based holistic programs since 2009.

Mar is the founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC) and creator of the Holistic Science of Sleep Method™, a groundbreaking, non-sleep-training framework integrating science, psychology, developmental principles, and somatic awareness.

Her book, Awakening Through Sleep: A Transformational and Spiritual Guide, has become a foundational resource for families and professionals seeking a conscious, holistic approach to sleep and well-being.

With deep compassion and commitment, Mar has trained and mentored thousands of professionals across more than 70 countries, including:

  • Medical doctors & psychologists

  • Nurses, midwives & lactation consultants

  • Dentists & airway specialists

  • Integrative & naturopathic practitioners

  • Sleep consultants & wellness coaches

  • Educators, therapists & birth professionals

Her graduates carry forward a legacy of ethical practice, emotional intelligence, holistic excellence, and family-centered care.

As the founder of IPHI, APSC, the International Academy for Baby Planner Professionals, and the Physical Awakening® embodiment method, Mar bridges science and soul, logic and intuition, intelligence and compassion. Her work is grounded, sincere, and deeply human, rooted in the belief that empowered parents and regulated, supported professionals create healthier generations.

Mar’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, U.S. News & World Report, LA Times, New York Post, HuffPost, Consumer Reports, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, and more.

More than her achievements, Mar is known for her presence, inclusiveness, creative spirit, and unwavering devotion to elevating human potential. Through her teaching, mentorship, and leadership, she continues to guide wellness professionals to build meaningful careers, serve others with integrity, and awaken to their truest, most empowered expression.

Her experience includes:

  • Group Teaching Experience: 27 years
  • Individual Coaching Experience: 27 years
  • Research Experience: 22 years
  • Work Experience: 40 years

Mar's academic foundation includes a bachelor's in communication and over 33 certifications and continued education in the following industries:

  • Naturopathy Practitioner
  • Baby Planner
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Health & Wellness Coach
  • Corporate Coach
  • Stress Management Coach
  • Nutrition Coach
  • Pre-Postnatal Coach
  • Birth Psychology
  • Conscious Parenting
  • Law of Attraction
  • Neuroscience
  • Energy Psychology
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Meditation
  • Breathwork
  • Dance Therapy
  • Acting
  • Yoga
  • Sound Healer
  • Pilates
  • Reiki
  • Personal Trainer
  • Group Exercise
Mar is an avid researcher and holistic educator with an abundance of training and experience, over 25 years in the health, fitness, parenting, business and expressive arts industries. She is known for her innovative curriculum development and creative, cutting edge and integrative approach connecting and bridging systems in a variety of industries across the globe that have transformed thousands of lives in 60 countries in 9 languages with high quality evidenced based holistic programs since 2009.
Mar is a first generation American  raised by her Latino immigrant family in NYC. Growing up, she lived in a one-bedroom apartment with her mom, dad, brother and sister and began working from a very young age. Education became her opportunity to achieve what her parents could not along with hard work. She worked three jobs during college to make ends meet and she is also a survivor of sexual abuse and domestic violence. She became unexpectedly pregnant in an unmarried relationship and experienced being a single mother. She is very passionate about providing holistic education and practical effective tools to support others overcome their challenges especially in underserved communities who are experiencing similar struggles to what she underwent.

Mar's extensive background and accomplishments are rich and diverse. She brings a wealth of talent as an International Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, Artist, Holistic Educator, Curriculum Developer, Author, Health, Life & Business Coach, Baby Planner, Adult, Pregnancy and Child Sleep Coach, Dancer, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Yoga Instructor, Stress Management Coach, Singer, Actress and Mother with a multitude of certifications, training, management under her belt.

Having worked for many small and large companies directly with customers and behind the scenes in operations and management, Mar also educates and trains professionals to start, expand and grow businesses that transform lives through a unique holistic integrative approach which she introduced and pioneered to all the companies she has founded. This includes supporting professionals to personally develop and overcome challenges while accomplishing their business, personal and financial goals. Clients enjoy working with her because of her strong optimistic mindset, boundless energy, practical solutions and empowering holistic approach that has been proven effective and long term. Doctors, Naturopaths, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Behavioral Therapists are just a few examples of the many professionals, Mar has trained. In addition, she is also highly skilled with professional industry standards, scope and boundaries to practice and business mastery.

Mar's academic foundation includes a bachelor's in communication and over 25 certifications and continued education in the following industries:

  • Baby Planner
  • Pediatric Sleep Medicine
  • Health & Wellness Coach
  • Corporate Coach
  • Stress Management Coach
  • Nutrition Coach
  • Pre-Postnatal Coach
  • Birth Psychology
  • Conscious Parenting
  • Law of Attraction
  • Neuroscience
  • Energy Psychology
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Meditation
  • Breathwork
  • Dance Therapy
  • Acting
  • Yoga
  • Pilates
  • Reiki
  • Personal Trainer
  • Group Exercise
Below are a few of Mar's contributions to several parenting and health industries:
  • Mar introduced the first certification program to the Baby Planner professional industry and authored the first book on the baby planning industry entitled “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and Starting Your Own Business.” In her book, for the first time ever, the role of a baby planner and a baby planner’s scope of practice was definitively defined. The popularity of her book resulted in a second edition entitled “The Baby Planner Profession: What You Need To Know! The Ultimate Guide and Resource For Baby Planner Professionals” that is now available in paperback. Following that she released her second book, “Green Body, Green Birth” and in 2020 she released her third book, “Awakening Through Sleep: a transformational and spiritual guide to adult, pregnancy and child sleep.”
  • Mar introduced the first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Certification in 2012 to the Child Sleep Consultant industry training professionals and raising an incredible amount of awareness to vital stages of development pre-birth as well as important subjects that, prior to Mar, were not being considered or evaluated as part of the child sleep consultant-client relationship. This led Mar to pioneer her Holistic Science of Sleep Method for Adult & Child Sleep.
  • Mar also is the first to launch an Eco-Maternity Consultant & Greenbirth Educator certification program, expanding coaching professionals knowledge and skillset for non-toxic living.
  •  Mar became the first in to develop and launch Holistic Pre-Post Natal Coach Certification program in 2013 expanding coaching professionals holistic nutrition knowledge and skillset for working with clients throughout pregnancy and postpartum.

 

Mar has worked for a number of companies successfully fulfilling various roles that led her to entrepreneurship.

 

Her creativity and zest for learning and growth led her to successfully develop a multitude of transformational international professional online training certification programs in the fields of pregnancy, parenting, health, business, yoga and expressive arts (dancing, singing and acting) industries that integrate all aspects of life and holistic living.

She has overcome countless challenges throughout her life; using each as stepping stones to not only form the person she today but to also help others overcome their challenges in the most practical, realistic, and transformative way.

Mar has been interviewed and published in a number of publications such as US News & World Report, has made a variety of television appearances including Good Morning America. She has also served as an SBDC small business adviser and a board member of the Fairfax Chamber of Commerce.

She enjoys advising and coaching businesses and entrepreneurs, expressing herself through a variety of artistic avenues and developing top-notch curriculum programs providing the ultimate learning experience including a powerful gateway for personal, spiritual and social growth.

Mar's Professional Experience & Training

  • Founder of two international organizations in 2009 and 2012 respectively: International Parenting Health Institute and Association of Professional Sleep Consultants with the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI) representing 60 countries in 9 different languages.
  • Pioneered new industries, careers and certification professional training programs globally.
  • Designed and developed cutting edge professional career training programs.
  • International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
  • Business Sanctuary
  • Physical Awakening - Registered Prenatal Yoga School with Yoga Alliance
  • Author of “The Baby Planner Profession”, “Green Body Green Birth” and “Awakening Through Sleep”

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

FOUNDER/CEO, International Parenting & Health Institute  2009 – Present

Built the world's most progressive and holistic online education organization for health and parenting professionals, with evidence-based training, practical application certification and global support at all business stages represented in 60 countries. Health Professionals and Parenting Education, Curriculum Developer, Leader and Facilitator.

FOUNDER, Association of Professional Sleep Consultants  2011 – 2018 (management and operations)

Hand-picked and trained an Executive Director and Managing Director to perform company’s operations and meet members’ needs. Devised and executed strategic and tactical action plans focused on improving financial performance, establishing long-term business growth, and building top- performing team to drive achievement of objectives.

SMALL BUSINESS ADVISOR Marin SBDC & Renaissance Center Marin  2015 – 2016

Provided small business coaching services for the SBDC in West Marin via Renaissance Center.

Fitness and Group Exercise leadership positions in Management

The Sports Club LA/Boston /The Sports Club LA/NYC / The Sports Club LA/DC

Achievements include managing staff of 70 private trainers and 45 group exercise instructors. Responsible for achieving and surpassing monthly sales goals, marketing, creating programs and training staff. Achieved the highest percentage increase in average sales per month. Increased sales, productivity and participation of classes, events and private training services.

FITNESS MANAGER  The Sports Club LA-NY/Washington DC (April-June 06)

GROUP EXERCISE/FITNESS MANAGER  The Sports Club LA-NY/Rock Center (May 2004-April 06)

ASSISTANT FITNESS MANAGER   The Sports Club LA-NY/Boston (Oct 2001-May 2004)

While, Mar never stops learning, below is a sample list of Mar's past training and education in addition to her own research, self-study and over 25 years coaching experience:

Yoga Certifications
  • Yoga For First Responders Level I & II
  • Purusha Yoga Therapy
  • Somatic Yoga Therapy
  • 7 Centers Yoga Art 200 Hour Hatha/Tantra/Ayurveda
  • Be Yoga Restorative Yoga
  • Fitness Resource Associates ViniYoga

Reiki Certifications:

  • Reiki Peace Network Reiki Levels I and II

Personal Trainer Certifications:

  • American College of Sports Medicine
  • National Academy of Sports Medicine
  • American Council on Exercise
  • National Strength and Conditioning Association
  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
  • American Aerobic Association International

Group Exercise Certifications:

  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
  • American Aerobic Association International Cycling
  • Johnny G Cycling
  • Hydro-Fit
  • Powerflex
  • Urban Rebounding
  • Step
Pilates Instructor
  • Stott Pilates Pilates Trained Matwork & Reformer
  • American Aerobic Association International Pilates
  • The Physical Mind-Pilates Mat Certified
Sleep Certification
  • The School of Sleep Medicine-Pediatric Sleep
Corporate Coach
  • Spencer Institute
Health & Wellness Coach
  • Wellcoaches Margaret Moore
Stress Management
  • The Spencer Institute
Meditation
  • 10-day noble silence Vipassana Meditation Discourse 05/05
Nutrition Certifications
  • CHEK Nutrition and Lifestyle
  • Ann Wigmore: The Living Foods Lifestyle
Pre-Post natal Certification
  • Aerobics and Fitness Association of America
  • Sacred Yoga Prenatal Yoga
  • Pre-Post Natal Health Coach

Acting Training

  • Stella Adler
  • Lee Strasberg
  • Young Actors Space
  • Ventura Actors Studio
Continuing Education Studied & Researched Programs

Birth Psychology:  Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology and Health

Sleep: Yogic Sleep, Yoga Nidra via 7 Centers and Irest
Conscious Parenting: Dr. Shefali, Hand In Hand Parenting and New Learning Culture with Carmen Gamper

Breathing:  Breathing For Maximum Results

Yoga: Yin Yoga and Chakras

Law of Attraction: Neville Goddard

Emotional Intelligence/Neuroscience/Psychoneuroimmunology/NLP: Dr. Joe Dispenza, Jiddu Krihnamurti, BK Shivani, Sadhguru, Paul Chek, Dr Bruce Lipton, Dr Mark Wolynn, Tony Robbins, Wayne Dyer, Dr Gabor Mate, Gordon Neufeld

COACHING EXPERIENCE
One on One Health Coaching/Life Coaching/Business Coaching
  • Physical Awakening                                             12/2004-Present
  • International Parenting & Health Institute        09/2009-Present
  • Private Practice                                                     2004-Present
  • Business Sanctuary                                              10/2014-Present
  • Marin SBDC                                                           2015-2016
  • The Sports Club LA                                              11/2001-12/2006
  • Healthworks                                                           1997-2003
  • Boston Body                                                          1996-1999
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Group Classes, Workshops and Training
  • Physical Awakening                                             12/2004-Present
  • International Parenting & Health Institute        2009-Present
  • Hamsa Studio                                                       09/2019-Present
  • Ventura Barre & Fitness                                       01/2019-Present
  • V-Fit                                                                       10/2019-Present
  • Fairfax Womens Fitness Center                          07/2013-2016
  • SOL Studios                                                           10/2014-2016
  • The Sports Club LA/ DC                                       03/2006-11/2006
  • The Sports Club LA/ NY                                       2004-03/2006
  • The Sports Club LA/ Boston                                2001-2004
  • Healthworks, Boston MA                                     1997-2003
  • Beacon Hill Athletic Club                                     2000-2003
  • Boston Sports Club                                              2000-2003
  • Metropolitan Health Club                                    2000-2002
  • Candela Spa/Fitness, Boston MA                      1999-2000
  • Boston Body, Boston MA                                   1996-1999