Joanne Palermo, M.Ed. Early Childhood Assessment Services
Decades of Early Childhood Expertise Meets Holistic Child Sleep Support Meet Joanne Palermo, M.Ed., Founder and Executive Director of Early Childhood Assessment Services, developmental specialist, special education professional, and graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Joanne’s career has been devoted to early childhood development, developmental assessment, special education, and family-centered […]
Professional Spotlight: Eilís Walklett, Youth Worker, Sleep Coach
Connecting Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Human Wellbeing & Integrative Sleep Meet Eilís Walklett, a longtime youth worker in Kilkenny, Ireland, whose professional work spans mental health and emotional wellbeing, mentoring, neurodiversity and inclusion, youth development, and nature-based wellbeing. Eilís currently works with Ossory Youth, where she has been part of the organization for more than a […]
Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Tomomi Urabe, MD, Pediatric Sleep
Bridging Pediatrics, Research, and Holistic Child Sleep Support Meet Dr. Tomomi Urabe, MD, a pediatrician, medical researcher, and graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Dr. Urabe brings a particularly valuable perspective to the field of children’s sleep: one grounded in clinical medicine and pediatric research while recognizing that supporting a […]
Professional Spotlight: Hannah Wise, RDN, Pre-Postnatal Nutrition
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist | Public Health Nutritionist | Holistic Pre-Postnatal Nutrition Coach Certification Coach For Hannah Wise, RDN, nutrition is about more than nutrients, meal plans, or what appears on a plate. At the heart of her work is helping women, children, and families develop what she describes as “healthy and joyful connections with food.” […]
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Tanaya Kizzine, Pharm.D., RPh, FMACP
Bridging Pharmacy, Functional Medicine, Root-Cause Wellness & Integrative Sleep Dr. Tanaya Kizzine, Pharm.D., RPh, FMACP, a registered pharmacist, functional medicine practitioner, founder of Intentional Wellness by Design, and current participant in IPHI’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program. Dr. Kizzine brings a distinctive perspective to the field of integrative sleep. Her professional foundation in pharmacy […]
Graduate Spotlight: Ana Afonso Ferreira, Pregnancy & Child Sleep
20 Years of Sleep Science Meets Holistic Maternal & Child Sleep Support Meet Ana Afonso Ferreira of Portugal, a cardiopneumologist, longtime sleep professional, founder of My Sleepy Baby, author, and graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Ana’s story is particularly distinctive because her professional relationship with sleep did not begin […]
Professional Spotlight: Lenore Jeanne Shepard, LICSW, NBC-HWC
25 Years of Whole-Person Care: Integrating Mental Health, Nervous System Regulation & Sleep Meet Lenore Jeanne Shepard, LICSW, NBC-HWC, a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, National Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach, integrative sleep specialist, CBT-I practitioner, EFT practitioner, Reiki practitioner, and Holistic Science of Sleep Method™ Coach. Celebrating 25 years as a social worker, […]
Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Minori Ota, Pediatrician, IBCLC, Sleep
Bringing Pediatric Medicine, Breastfeeding Support and Holistic Sleep Education Together in Japan Dr. Minori Ota, a Japanese pediatrician, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), and graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program through IPHI Japan. Dr. Ota brings a particularly valuable perspective to holistic sleep education. Her professional background combines pediatric […]
Professional Spotlight: Susie Danziger, Myofunctional Therapist
Connecting Oral Function, Airway Health and Sleep Through an Integrative Approach At the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), we are proud to spotlight experienced professionals who continue expanding their knowledge in order to better understand the interconnected factors influencing human health and wellbeing. This week, we are pleased to introduce Susan “Susie” Danziger, a […]
Graduate Spotlight: Dr. Sayoko Shirai, MD, Healthcare Consultant
Bridging pediatric medicine, family wellbeing, holistic sleep support & healthcare innovation Meet Dr. Sayoko Shirai, MD, a board-certified pediatrician, practicing physician, healthcare and life sciences consultant, and graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. With more than a decade of clinical experience, Dr. Shirai has built a multidisciplinary career spanning pediatrics, […]
Graduate Spotlight: Georgina Windebank, Holistic Sleep Consultant
Helping Families Improve Sleep Through Nutrition, Health, Emotional Wellbeing, and Individualized Support Meet Georgina Windebank, qualified naturopath and nutritionist, Holistic Child Sleep Consultant, host of The Holistic Baby and Toddler Sleep Podcast, mother, and the professional behind The Holistic Sleep Project in Australia. Based in Albury/Wodonga, Georgina works with families both locally and internationally, helping […]
Professional Spotlight | Kathleen Gallagher, MHA, RPSGT
Clinical Leadership, Sleep Medicine Operations & Advancing the Future of Sleep Health Kathleen Gallagher, MHA, RPSGT, Manager of Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine at Riverside Healthcare in Illinois, USA. Kathleen is currently enrolled in both IPHI’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program and Holistic Children & Teen Sleep Coach Certification Program, expanding an already distinguished career […]
Graduate Spotlight: Emine Ekici, Holistic Child Sleep Consultant
Helping families understand children’s sleep through compassionate, holistic, family-centered guidance. Meet Emine Ekici, founder of Uyku Öğretmeni (Sleep Teacher) in Turkey and a graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Known for her calm, family-centered approach, Emine has become a trusted resource for thousands of parents seeking gentle, evidence-informed guidance for […]
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Andrea Parsons DDS, Clinical Wellness
Bridging Dentistry, Sleep, Airway Health & Whole-Person Wellness Meet Dr. Andrea Parsons, DDS, founder of MAKE Wellness with Dr. Andrea Parsons, a general dentist, clinical wellness educator, and current student in IPHI’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program. Through MAKE Wellness, Dr. Parsons is expanding her work beyond traditional dentistry by educating patients about the […]
Graduate Spotlight: Dasha Degtyareva, Breastfeeding & Sleep Coach
Helping families navigate feeding, sleep & early parenthood through holistic support. Meet Dasha Degtyareva (also spelled Daria Degtyareva), founder of Mom’s Support, an online school for parents serving families throughout Russia and beyond. Since entering the profession in 2015, Dasha has dedicated her career to helping parents navigate breastfeeding, complementary feeding, infant and family sleep, […]
Graduate Spotlight: Joe (Yi Xian) Guo, Sleep and Parenting Coach
Supporting Families Through Sleep, Parenting Education, and Individualized Guidance Meet Joe (Yi Xian) Guo, sleep and parenting consultant, family educator, and graduate of the International Parenting & Health Institute’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Based in China, Joe has built a multidisciplinary practice that brings together infant and toddler sleep education, parenting […]
Graduate Spotlight: Gyopárka Oprea, Licensed Midwife, IBCLC
Supporting Women and Families Through Pregnancy, Birth, Breastfeeding, Sleep, and Respectful Maternity Care Meet Gyopárka Oprea, licensed midwife, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), perinatal educator, women’s rights advocate, Vice President of the Romanian Midwives Association, and graduate of the International Parenting & Health Institute’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Gyopárka has […]
Graduate: Dr. Olga Judith Hernández-Fustes, Neurophysiologist
Bridging Clinical Neurophysiology, Neuroscience, Behavioral Sleep Care, Mindfulness, and Holistic Sleep Education Meet Dr. Olga Judith Hernández-Fustes, physician and clinical neurophysiologist, sleep medicine professional, Integrative Adult Sleep Coach, and graduate of the International Parenting & Health Institute’s Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program. Today, Dr. Olga has brought that journey full circle: she also serves […]
Professional Spotlight: Phillip (Hankyun) Kim, Entrepreneur
Meet Phillip Kim-Advancing Beauty, Wellness, Longevity, and Integrative Sleep Science Meet Phillip (Hankyun) Kim, a South Korean beauty, wellness, and longevity entrepreneur whose work brings together nutrition, traditional fermentation, preventive wellness, and now, integrative sleep science. With more than 15 years of entrepreneurial leadership in the beauty and wellness industry, Phillip has dedicated his career […]
Professional Spotlight: Dr. Alaa Nafea, MD, PhD, MRCPCH, IBCLC
Advancing Pediatric Care Through Breastfeeding, Holistic Sleep, and Family-Centered Medicine Across Egypt and the UAE Today, we are proud to feature Dr. Alaa Nafea, MD, PhD, MRCPCH, IBCLC, a distinguished pediatrician, researcher, international lactation consultant, educator, and maternal-child health advocate who currently serves families throughout Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. As a consultant pediatrician […]