Do you dream of starting your own successful sleep consulting business and helping families during and after pregnancy create peaceful, restorative sleep without using sleep training methods?
Become a Certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant
At the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), we teach you how to support parents and children through a proven Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep approach, integrating science, psychology, lifestyle, and emotional well-being. Whether you’re a health professional, therapist, or coach, adding holistic sleep coaching skills to your practice enhances your results, deepens trust with clients, and improves overall family wellness. Established in 2011, we proudly became the first international organization to pioneer a holistic approach to pregnancy and child sleep, inspiring a global movement toward compassionate, evidence-based support that honors the whole family.
Our Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification is designed for individuals passionate about supporting families from pregnancy through early childhood using a comprehensive, integrative, and holistic approach to sleep.
Whether you’re just beginning your journey or expanding your professional expertise, this course equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to address a wide range of sleep challenges through our proven Holistic Science of Sleep Method™, a research-backed, team-based approach that honors the unique needs of each family member.
What You’ll Learn
You’ll gain the tools to:
Conduct in-depth evaluations across pregnancy, newborn, infant, toddler, and early childhood stages
Understand the emotional, physical, and environmental root causes of sleep disruptions
Apply gentle, non-sleep training methods that support long-term family wellness
Integrate evidence-based strategies with compassion, collaboration, and care
Launch or grow your coaching business with our built-in business training and support
This Program is For you If
✅ You want to create meaningful work supporting families ✅ You’re tired of surface-level sleep advice and want deeper understanding ✅ You want a respected certification rooted in science, psychology, and holistic care ✅ You’re a coach, doula, therapist, pediatrician, nurse, educator, or wellness professional ready to expand your services ✅ You want flexible online education with real-world application ✅ You want to build a business helping families without using rigid sleep training methods
Choose Your Pathway
Pathway 1: Educator Track
(Professional Continuing Education)
For professionals and individuals seeking a comprehensive, professional-level understanding of holistic sleep without pursuing certification or clinical application.
Access to Component One: Core Training
Over 30 hours of in-depth education
A holistic, root-cause, science-informed framework for understanding sleep
Designed for real-world integration within your existing role
No assignments, case studies, mentoring, or final project required
Certificate of Completion (Continuing Education)
Education Investment $897
Ideal for:
Professionals, parents, and wellness practitioners who want deeper education, continuing education hours, and holistic sleep knowledge to integrate into their current role or personal understanding.
For motivated professionals seeking a flexible, self-directed pathway toward professional certification while developing real-world confidence, credibility, and holistic expertise.
Full program: Component One + Component Two (32 Comprehensive Modules)
Over 125 hours of in-depth education
Pre-recorded advanced application and case study training
Assignments + Final project + Certification
Professional designation and career pathway
International Accredited Certification
Certification Investment $1,995
Ideal for: For motivated professionals seeking a flexible, self-directed pathway toward professional certification while developing real-world confidence, credibility, and holistic expertise.
For professionals seeking high-level mentorship, deeper integration, direct guidance, and advanced mastery through live support, case study application, and immersive professional development.
Only 5 Founder Mentorship seats are available per cohort.
Full program: Component One + Component Two (32 Comprehensive Modules)
Over 125 hours of in-depth education
Advanced application, case studies, and direct mentorship with founder Mar De Carlo
Assignments + Final project + Certification
Professional designation and career pathway
International Accredited Certification
Certification Investment $5,495
Ideal for: Professionals and individuals who want mentorship, accountability, deeper feedback, and the highest level of integration and support.
Sleep training approaches sleep from a behavioral perspective, that is usually child centered focused whether it is a parent-led sleep training approach or baby-led (gentle) sleep training approach. Our holistic science of sleep method approach on the other hand is team centered focused approach that supports parents needs as much as the child’s needs and in fact connects parents behaviors and lifestyles with their child’s. A child sleep challenge is a family sleep challenge that involves thoroughly evaluating and supporting the entire family which sleep training methods are not designed to do.
Sleep training methods often overlook the whole picture, including pregnancy experience, birth experience, postpartum experience, work-life management, relationships and connections, child development, child psychology, support and physical/mental health of everyone in the family.
While sleep training methods focus on behavior strategies to meet sleep needs, our Holistic Science of Sleep Method focuses on health and lifestyle strategies that influence behavior leading to optimal sleep.
Rather than choosing a baby led vs parent led approach, we support a team led approach that addresses and supports everyone’s needs in the entire family dynamic.
Introducing the first developed, launched and one of its’ kind Holistic Approach to Child Sleep that Begins Before Baby is Born based on our founder Mar De Carlo’s Holistic Science of Sleep Method and book “Awakening Through Sleep.”
Our program complements and enhances the work of:
Doctors & Sleep Technicians
Nurses & Naturopaths
Doulas, Midwives & Postpartum Professionals
Yoga Instructors, Personal Trainers & Wellness Coaches
Childbirth Educators, Newborn Care Specialists & Nannies
Existing Child Sleep Consultants … and many more family wellness professionals.
If you’d like to go deeper but aren’t ready to enroll in the full certification, the complete 2.5-hour foundational training
is available for $39.99 to help you get started. Click on the image below to purchase.
Here are a few compelling reasons why our Certification can greatly benefit you:
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HOW OUR PROGRAMS WORK
ONLINE INSTRUCTION
All of our courses are taught online. All you need is Internet access to login and be part of each class.
ONLINE LIVE AND SELF-DIRECTED
Our course is a combination of self-directed and online live mentoring for both components one and two.
There are two main components required to obtain certification:
Component One is a combination self-directed online and online weekly support live course introducing you to your role as a holistic coach and all aspects of sleep in your sleep consulting work. On average participants complete component one within four months however this depends on each participant’s learning style and time availability so for some it may take longer.
Component Two is a live online four month program (offered September and February-days and times are determined by instructors and students who enroll) where participants have an opportunity to take all they have learned from Component One and apply it in case study work that is covered each week for 16 weeks. You will explore many specialized and standard cases utilizing the knowledge and skills gained in Component One. Students are guided and mentored through their case study work as well as their business. the days and times are worked out between the instructor and enrolled students. Once the days and times are confirmed, each class is recorded so you can follow along in case you cannot make it to each live weekly class, but you have to check in and submit assignments each week with this component because you are personally being guided and mentored by your instructor.
There are online course modules that may be completed at your convenience, and live weekly support and discussion calls.
Course Deadline
Participants have one year to complete our program. Depending on a partcipants background, learning style and time availability, they could be eligible to complete our course in 8 months.
Course Requirements
Upon completion of Components One and Two, students receive a Certification to become Certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultants and are considered graduates of the full IPHI Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Program.
Students may obtain their full certification upon completion of Components One and Two.
To receive your certification, you’ll complete a simple set of requirements designed to help you feel confident and prepared to support real clients.
Requirements include:
Short quizzes to reinforce learning
Case study assignments (practical + real-world)
A final project to integrate what you’ve learned
A practicum with 3 volunteer clients to build experience and confidence
All requirements are intentionally structured to be manageable and supportive, even for busy professionals. Full details are provided in the course Terms & Conditions upon enrollment.
Online Weekly Live Support Calls are available for 10 months each year and are available to you for support. Ask us any questions If you cannot attend live online weekly calls, you have the option of emailing us your questions. You will receive the class recording each week class is held.
Additionally, our Facebook group is also available for support from our graduates and current students.
You can begin this course to become a certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant at any time by clicking on the “enroll now” button.
Curriculum
Our Curriculum Includes:
Holistic Science of Sleep Method ™
Physical Awakening Method
History of Child Sleep Coaching
Sleep Science
Pregnancy Sleep Science
Child Sleep Science
Child Development
Breastfeeding
Nutrition
Emotional Well-Being
Birth Psychology
Birth Trauma
Childhood Trauma
Sleep Safety
Sleep Environment
Child Sleep Challenges Causes & Effects
Sleep Solutions for Common Pregnancy * Child Sleep Issues
How to Work with Child Sleep Medical Issues
Sleep Evaluations/Assessments
The Child Sleep Action Step Plan
Neuroscience and Neurophysiology of sleep
Sleep Psychology
Biology of Belief
Psychoneuroimmunology
The Stress Response
The Relaxation Response
The Power of Breathing
Stress Reduction Techniques
Motivational Interviewing
Non-Violent Communication
Integrative Techniques
Sleep-dependent learning and memory consolidation
Functional integration and sleep
The difference between a coach and consultant
Scope and Boundaries to Practice
How and When to Refer Out
The Holistic Approach to Learning
Communication Skills Active Listening
The Power of Silence
The Role of Powerful Questioning
Readiness for Change
Conflict Resolution
Practical Case Study Application
How to Coach, Present Classes and Group Workshops
How to Start, Expand and Grow Your Adult Sleep Coach Business
Your Ideal Client
Developing Your Vision and Mission
Branding
Website Design
Marketing & Advertising
Sales and Pricing
Trademark and Copyright
Managing Competition
Creating Your Services
Time Management
Work-Life-Health Management
Contract Agreements
Collaboration
In addition you will also learn:
Learn how to solve sleep challenges through “sleep optimizing” strategies that do not involve the use of sleep training methods.
Learn and understand how to uncover the root of each sleep challenge that inhibits the body’s natural ability to sleep.
Understand a diversity of parenting philosophies, consider what underlies children’s behaviors temperaments in the context of sleep to discover the root of the sleep challenge, respond to a range of family sleep goals, and identify and discuss factors that may impact healthy sleep habits.
Learn how to work with pregnancy sleep in order to support mom and baby’s sleep and take preventative measures to prepare for child sleep.
Learn how to work with and support families from infancy to six years old.
You will be trained to address key issues through thorough investigative work, discovering the root that may be contributing to sleep disruption rather than jumping too quickly to implement a specific behavioral approach.
Understand the scientific and natural foundations of sleep, how it works and our holistic context for sleep when working with families.
Understand the interplay between the science of sleep, the behavior of sleep, lifestyle, beliefs and the emotional well-being component of sleep.
Understand and learn how nutrition affects sleep.
Understand and learn how parent’s lifestyle, energy, expectations and behavior affects sleep.
Learn how birth trauma and secure attachment affects sleep.
Learn how an eco-lifestyle affects sleep.
Learn about the many controversies, misconceptions and unrealistic expectations for child sleep.
Learn how to work with a range of simple and complex sleep challenges and cases.
Use practical applications to strengthen your skills before graduating.
Focus significant attention on understanding the role of a Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant, including counseling families and assessing their readiness for change, the breastfeeding relationship, the role of sleep in pregnancy, the role of relationships, self-care, safety, neuroscience, social and cultural factors that affect sleep, and the importance of mental, physical, spiritual and emotional well-being in sleep consulting practices.
To apply our Holistic Science of Sleep Method™
With an integrative holistic and healthy approach to sleep using healthy holistic sleep foundations and application.
To be a part of the first child sleep consulting organization to pioneer and include pregnancy sleep, sleep optimization, holistic science of sleep method, psychology, impact of birth trauma and secure attachment on sleep, emotional well-being, holistic nutrition, green awareness, breastfeeding and maternity and newborn sleep into child sleep consulting.
Our program provides you the resources and tools to understand the various methodologies and when to apply them, if and when it may be necessary.
In the science of sleep for adults, infant and children.
In family dynamics, temperaments, sleep environments, sleep/wake-time windows, sleep associations/crutches, and developmental milestones.
To offer an objective approach with families in order to develop healthy sleep habits that are age and developmentally appropriate for their clients’ needs, lifestyle, and values.
To support, educate and prepare families during pregnancy about newborn and child sleep.
To educate and raise awareness about health, fitness and nutrition for mother (pre/postnatal) in relation to sleep.
To support parents postpartum with their sleep issues during their time of transition.
With an understanding of sleep challenges and solutions, lactation, special needs, overnight work, and nutrition.
With an in-depth look at sleep products and safety.
With an in-depth look at green and eco-friendly sleep practices.
With a comprehension of a Sleep Consultant’s scope of practice, boundaries to practice, and when to refer out.
To be aware of issues that involve medical attention, such as abuse, trauma and postpartum depression, in order to provide the client the proper guidance and referral.
Curriculum EXTRAS:
Continuing education.
A guide on how to start or manage your Sleep Consultant Business.
Support for sleep consultants that want to work overnight shifts and/or hourly consultations.
A specialized sleep mentoring team.
Live interaction with the instructors on a weekly basis.
Weekly email and one hour phone accessibility to instructors during our weekly online support group offered nine months each year.
A multi-cultural international classroom.
Continuous support during and after the course with monthly on-line calls so long as your certification remains active.
An invitation to apply for membership to Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC).
What sets us apart from other programs?
After having launched the first Baby Planner program in 2009, Mar De Carlo, the founder of IPHI, was provided an opportunity to evaluate and contribute to the profession of child sleep consulting in 2011. She noticed that a holistic child sleep consultant professional training program had not existed and also recognized that there were a large number of child sleep consultants who were using one size-fits all sleep training methods that did not leave much room for parents to have options. She also noticed that pregnancy sleep support and the child sleep education, prior to birth, was not being taught to child sleep consultants in addition to various vital subjects that affect sleep like birth psychology, birth trauma, emotional well-being, emotional abuse, cultural and religious differences, special needs, sleep-based nutrition for mom and baby, conscious parenting, yoga nidra and much more.
As a result, in 2011, Mar was the first in the child sleep consultant industry to pioneer a holistic approach that began during pregnancy and included all of the subjects and missing pieces, mentioned above. Mar felt that by introducing her holistic approach, it would raise the bar and level of awareness for child sleep consultants, inspire them to begin working during pregnancy and also motivate them to reformulate their traditional use of sleep training to a customizable holistic approach that involves a thorough investigative process honoring each family’s unique needs, including evaluating and supporting parents physical and emotional well-being and where traditional and rigid forms of sleep training they were once using, were no longer the limiting standard.
In 2011, Mar launched the first Pregnancy & Child Sleep Certification program via IPHI, a holistic team-based approach and also founded the Association or Professional Sleep Consultants in 2012 to provide a platform and space for sleep consultants from various backgrounds to connect, learn, grow and receive support. The program was received well and grew very quickly.
In 2015, Mar re-evaluated how her holistic approach was being implemented and applied by IPHI’s graduates and learned that while the majority of sleep consultants were implementing and utilizing her holistic approach properly, a minority were utilizing it improperly with rigid sleep training methods which created some confusion. In that same year, Mar addressed this challenge by deciding to write her book, “Awakening Through Sleep: a transformational and spiritual guide to pregnancy, adult and child sleep” in order to publicly document her holistic approach and clarify her message and expand her mission.
During 2015, Mar also began re-examining the accuracy and benefits of continuing to use the term “sleep training” as while the term can represent many different approaches to child sleep from “cry it out”, to “no cry” and everything in between, the term continued to carry a very negative and controversial perspective among professionals and parents which divided them and just as importantly did not accurately represent Mar’s pure holistic approach which does not require any traditional form of sleep training. Therefore, in the years that followed, Mar introduced updated measures, policies and upgraded content for IPHI’s Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant program (125 hours) to ensure that her holistic approach was not being misused by professionals or boxed in with the confusing various limiting perspectives of “sleep training”.
Besides the significant contributions Mar has made to the child sleep consulting industry with her holistic science of sleep method approach, it is important to note that the content included in IPHI’s Pregnancy & Child Sleep Certification program is not made up by Mar on her own. While the Holistic Science of Sleep Method system and formulation are unique to Mar and IPHI, and while Mar has over two decades of extensive professional training and experience which includes over 25 certifications, she along with her team, have compiled a wealth of evidenced based research and science that is not just based on theory but also practical application. During their learning journey, students of the IPHI Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant program are guided and mentored through a variety of real-life case studies where they have an opportunity to apply and practice what they learn.
While our program introduces and includes a wealth of reliable and credible information from various experts and resources that tie to pregnancy and child sleep, students learn about the professional world of coaching and how to excel at coaching and consulting. It is one thing to know sleep and it is another to be a successful coach/consultant and business owner. So apart from offering comprehensive evidence-based sleep education, our program also includes comprehensive evidence-based coaching education and business education. Because our founder, Mar also has a diverse professional background and experience, she is able to look at the child sleep industry from different angles always allowing her to bring a new and fresh perspective to our program and students. This is what also gives IPHI an advantage in our curriculum development. Mar never stops learning. She consistently participates in new programs, collaborates and learns from experts, her faculty and continuously updates our program..
Benefits
Some of the great benefits you receive when enrolling include:
Your small investment rewards you with a valuable life changing education and an opportunity to start or expand a career you are passionate about that can easily earn your tuition back within months after graduating if you take the right steps to build and commit to your business.
Your investment also contributes to our nonprofit advocacy work providing education and resources to support the underserved community, pregnant teens and domestic violence survivors as well as to our continued research and development.
Your education is built upon an accredited international institution well established since 2009 with a proven track record of success currently represented in 70 countries and in 9 different languages. Every program designed is evidenced based, sourced from a wealth of experts, research, and proven client successes utilizing our holistic team based approach.
Our learning approach ensures you gain both knowledge and extensive practice covering many vital topics often missed by many standard programs. Knowledge alone is not enough. It is through practice your true learning really begins as well as continuing education
The support we offer is impeccable. From email support, to scheduled support calls. an online community as well as comprehensive business support and continued education. Questions are always welcomed and encouraged.
There are no annual membership or licensing fees to maintain your certification.
Upon graduation, your business has an opportunity to be listed on our website as well as featured on our social media, including an Instagram live interview.
Connecting, networking and collaborating with our global community of talented and diverse students and graduates.
Benefits of Certifying Through IPHI
Graduate From a Credible Educational Institute
IPHI remains the industry leader in parenting and health education. We are the first organization to pioneer and introduce a holistic team-based approach and integrate a variety of valuable subjects to each of our programs. We have a great reputation, strong standards and with our certification logo you can feel proud.
Receive Training by a Well-Established Talented Experienced Life & Business Strategist, Pioneer & Accomplished Parenting & Health Master
IPHI’s founder, Mar De Carlo is also the founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals, Business Sanctuary and Physical Awakening Yoga School. She has a wealth of training and experience, over 25 years and is known for her 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 61 countries. She has developed high quality level curriculums and educates and train 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. Many have been so inspired by Mar that they have gone on to follow in her footsteps.
Rest Assured From Our Proven Track Record
IPHI has over 3200 international graduates in 61 countries around the globe who have completed our programs, preparing them for a rewarding and transformational career. Our programs are offered in 9 different languages.
Get Educated by a Highly Skilled & Talented Faculty
Our talented faculty has a wealth of experience, training and professional mastery in their field in addition to providing a wealth of support and mentorship to our students and graduates.
Gain Professional Mastery from Industry Experts
IPHI provides the most comprehensive training like no other. Each of our certification programs have introduced subjects and perspectives that have been life changing for our participants and the clients they work with.
Business Mastery and Personal Development
IPHI provides includes comprehensive business training to support your professional development and health and lifestyle tips for to support your personal development so you can show up most powerfully for your business.
Benefit from Mentorship, Support Calls and Group Forums
We offer an incredible amount of support. We have maintained a high reputation for the quality of support we provide our students and graduates through mentorship, support calls and group forums.
No Annual Membership or Licensing Fees
We follow reputable certification industry standards and do not charge licensing fees to maintain our certification. Rather we support your continued education by requiring you to renew your certification every two years so that you stay up to date with the latest research and education. The only fee is a small application fee.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: HOW IS THE IPHI DIFFERENT FROM OTHER TRAINING ORGANIZATIONS?
We are proud to be known as the first organization to:
Introduce the first Baby Planner certification program in 2009 to the Baby Planner professional industry and authored the first baby planning book to the Baby Planner industry titled “The Baby Planner: A Guide to Becoming a Baby Planner and Starting Your Own Business.”
Introduce the first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification in 2011 to the Child Sleep Consultant industry and Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification in 2015, training professionals and raising an incredible amount of awareness to vital subjects that, at the time, were not being considered or evaluated as part of the child sleep consultant-client relationship. This led us to introduce our Holistic Science of Sleep Method for Adult & Child Sleep.
Introduce and launch an Eco-Maternity Consultant & Greenbirth Educator certification program in 2010, expanding coaching professionals knowledge and skillset for non-toxic living.
Introduce and launch an integrative Pre-Post Natal Nutrition Coach Certification program in 2013, expanding coaching professionals holistic nutrition knowledge and skillset for working with clients throughout pregnancy and postpartum.
We have a very different approach and philosophy toward the standard mainstream roles and definitions professions such as “Baby Planner” and “Sleep Trainer”, “Adult Sleep Caoch”,“Nutrition Coach” “Eco-Consultant”. We believe in highly integrative, team based and holistic approaches that are very comprehensive, on the cutting edge and based on our founder 27+ years experiences in the industries health, fitness, yoga, parenting and business. We consider each client’s unique needs and meet them where they are at.
We are an accredited educational parenting and health institution represented in 70 countries.
We have a talented faculty team.
We offer continuous support via member support calls and a private online group for current students and graduates that you can access at any time.
We update our courses regularly and require our graduates to pursue their continuing education in order to maintain an active certification.
Once you officially receive your certification and maintain it, you receive a lifetime of program updates so long as you keep your certification active and renew it every two years.
Q: DO YOU HAVE PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE?
Yes.
Q: WHAT FORMS OF PAYMENT DO YOU ACCEPT?
We accept Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discovery, PayPal, bank transfers and checks.
Q: WILL THIS COURSE BE RECOGNIZED IN MY COUNTRY?
The International Parenting & Health Institute is an International Organization and so all of our courses are recognized in all countries, provided the profession isn’t regulated by law in your country.
Q: I WORK FULL-TIME. HOW MANY HOURS PER WEEK WILL I SPEND ON THE COURSE?
On average we find most students spend between 5-6 hours per week. Many of our students work full-time jobs and find it quite convenient to take an online course that is recorded and available to be listened to at any time day or night! However, we do not encourage rushing through our programs. In fact we motivate and inspire our students to learn in a stress free enviornment and in a way they can take their time to properly absorb and apply the information they are learning. This is why we provide our students a one year course deadline and a one time three month complimentary extension if needed.
Q: WHAT IS THE COST OF TUITION?
The full certification is $3995 which includes both Components One and Two. Payment Plan Option available.
Q: WHAT ARE YOUR PREREQUISITES?
To be eligible for our certification program, you must complete our enrollment form, agree to our terms and conditions and must have a high school diploma or GED.
In order to qualify for the completion of our certification, you must complete all required assignments and final project.
Q: DO YOU OFFER DISCOUNTS?
Your investment for our entire program includes our online curriculum, private community, a designated course instructor, support calls and bonus business training, Sleep Consultants with their own business can price their services anywhere from $75-250 an hour. If you work full time, you have a potential of earning six figures and if your work part-time, you can easily earn back your tuition investment ten fold. Of course commitment, discipline, focus and motivation are necessary to achieve these financial results, but the opportunity is available and we’re here to support you every step of the way throughout your learning process.This is why we do not offer a course discount. The return on your small investment is a great one, not only financially but for your personal educational growth as well.
Instructor
Principal Instructor, IPHI Founder & Course Creator : Mar De Carlo
Biography
Mar De Carlo, founder and CEO, is a first generation Hispanic-American international entrepreneur, author, coach, speaker, curriculum developer, actress and mentor to parenting, health, fitness and lifestyle professionals. She has over 27 years of training and experience coaching groups and individuals from all walks of life to help them overcome a variety of health and business challenges. She has pioneered several successful training programs & international businesses.
She is the founder of:
International Parenting & Health Institute
Holistic Coach Education-Advanced Training for Holistic Professionals
Holistic Science of Sleep Method
Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
Business Sanctuary
Physical Awakening – Registered Prenatal Yoga School with Yoga Alliance
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’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.
Group Teaching Experience: 27 years
Individual Coaching Experience: 27 years
Research Experience: 22 years
Work Experience: 40 years
The Birth of IPHI
“It was one courageous decision that completely changed my life on August 7 2009.
After arriving in Northern California, as a newly single first time mom with no friends or family close by, I made the decision to turn down a high profile client so I could remain securing my attachment with my daughter. I had $20 left in my bank account and was about to begin living off of credit cards until I figured things out.
The decision to turn down a high profile client led me to dig deep and find a way to provide for myself and my daughter without compromising my time away from her during such a challenging time.
Three days of immense trust, I began meditating and repeating to myself that in every challenge there is an opportunity. On the third day, I received an answer with a clear vision.
Little did I know my challenging personal journey would become my service and contribution to parents, children and professionals who work with them.
The tremendous amount of years I spent studying and training in several fields in addition to a wealth of experience I obtained, expanded to give birth to my International Parenting & Health Institute currently represented in 70 countries.”
Book
Sleep expert Mar De Carlo provides hope for the 50 to 70 million adults who have sleep or wakefulness disorders with her book Awakening Through Sleep, a 40,000-word self-help guide to sleep education.
Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy, and can be risk factors for a number of serious pregnancy-related sleep disorders. The threat, though, don’t end post birth. Child sleep challenges affect whole families, causing stress, loss of family connection, and trauma. It’s no surprise, then, that sleep deprivation costs $411 billion annually in the United States alone. In Awakening Through Sleep, Mar—founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute and Association of Professional Sleep Consultants—leads readers in understanding the key principles, thinking, and ideas that define a holistic approach to this devastating issue so they can lead enriching lives. Readers will finish the book understanding the roots, science, roadblocks, and benefits of such exploration, with a clear path for how to shape brilliant and bold futures.
Stylized with gentle encouragement designed to instruct and empower, Awakening Through Sleep will appeal to parents and soon-to-be parents; academics, including students; psychotherapists and mental health workers; and curious 21st-century thinkers. As COVID-19 has afforded people worldwide a moment of reflection (and, indeed, amplified the importance of self-care practices), now is an important time for this book.
As the first in the child sleep consultant industry to develop and launch a Holistic Adult and Child Sleep Certification program (2012), Mar specializes in training professionals on sleep education during pregnancy. Her program and approach have met success in 61 countries and are currently represented in 9 languages. She showcases her expertise through individual sessions, workshops, retreats, and speaking engagements, and has been featured and / or quoted in Good Morning America, Los Angeles Times, New York Post, Consumer Reports, MarketWatch, and many other outlets.
Various organizations offer accreditation of schools, however this does not fully guarantee the quality of the program or the successful outcome of the coach. Therefore both theory and practice are included in all of our programs which require a mimimum of 85 and maximum of 1,000 hours of professional training as well as continuous program review and updates; and partcipant surveys and evaluations.
In the United States, coaching isn’t regulated by any state or federal agency. There is no licensing requirement for the various specialized parenting and health coaching professions like there is for medical doctors or therapists. As a result, while we have sought to become accredited through a few organizations, to ensure high professional standards and best practices, all of our professionals follow our code of ethics and scope and boundaries to practice in addition to being required to state up to date with their education via certification renewal every two years.
IPHI has chosen to become accredited with the following organizations below.
International Practitioners of Holistic Medicine
We are a leading independent association that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. Our focus is on promoting spiritual and holistic practices that prioritise the well-being of individuals. Our mission is to ensure that all practitioners adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, so that the public can have confidence in the services they receive.
At our organisation, we have a vast network of clients across the globe who are in search of trusted and skilled therapists, practitioners, and training providers. Our strong international reputation serves as a gateway for exceptional therapists, and when clients see that we trust and endorse you, they are more likely to trust and book your services.
It’s this Trustmark right here that opens the door for our certified therapists, beauticians and training providers. It’s our international seal of approval. The certification that lets our industry know that you deliver a service to the highest standard and are completely trusted by us. Put the IPHM Trustmark next to your name or practice and suddenly you open the door to even more clients. We don’t just hand out our sought after Trustmark to anyone though. Only the best get it.
International Compliance Assurance for Holistic Practitioners
ICAHP is a holistic community group dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of holistic healing. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards for competence, professionalism, and ethical conduct in the holistic healing field, and our community is designed to ensure that our members provide the highest quality care and educational trainings to their clients.
As an independent group, ICAHP does not have affiliations with any particular institution or organization in the holistic healing field. This allows us to maintain objectivity and independence in our evaluation process, and to ensure that our members are recognized for their merit and adherence to our strict standards.
Our evaluation process is a careful assessment of an applicant’s education, training, and professional experience, along with an evaluation of their adherence to our ethical code of conduct. Our evaluation process is led by a team of experienced professionals in the holistic healing field, who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the evaluation process. We take our role as a holistic community group seriously, and work tirelessly to ensure that our members are recognized as leaders in the field of holistic healing, and who provide high-quality, compassionate care to individuals and communities around the world.
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners
The International Parenting & Health Institute first went through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation in 2010 in order to reinforce the quality, academic quality, and programatic content design of IPHI’s programs.
In 2022 the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI) went through a re-accreditation inspection conducted by the AADP American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation Board.
Today, the International Parenting & Health Institute presents a comprehensive list of references for natural health professionals in a multiple variety of organizations.
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation Board was established in 1990. The AADP is dedicated to promoting an enhanced professional image and prestige among practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies.
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation Board was established in 1990. The AADP is dedicated to promoting an enhanced professional image and prestige among practitioners of traditional and non-traditional therapies and methodologies.
The American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification & Accreditation Board offers schools full board professional accreditation. The AADP is recognized by both, traditional and non-traditional holistic schools and colleges world-wide as an independent accrediting board for alternative health educational institutions and programs.
Through our review process, the AADP has adopted criteria and procedures for evaluating institutions and their programs. AADP remains diligent in their commitment to quality of sound educational programs and ethical business practices in all areas of natural health care.
The International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT)
The International Parenting and Health Institute™ is an approved training provider for the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT).
The International Institute for Complementary Therapists (IICT) is one of Australia’s leading professional bodies representing all natural therapy practitioners operating within the natural health industry.
Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
The International Parenting and Health Institute™ ‘s sleep programs are recognized and approved by the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC).
Supporting sleep consulting professionals worldwide. We are an organization dedicated to supporting Professional Sleep Consultants who serve adults, pregnant women, families, children, infants, and teens by promoting and upholding the highest level of excellence and industry standards for professional sleep consulting throughout the world.
Tuition
Our Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Coach Certification program provides you with the knowledge, tools and skills you need to help others in a long-term, transformative and profound way, while supporting your personal and professional growth. We’re proud of this one-of-a-kind professional training program, and we feel you will be too.
We understand how important it is to receive a worthwhile and meaningful return on your investment. That is why we commit ourselves to go above and beyond to support you in the best way possible so you are prepared to launch and maintain a strong business with the confidence, education and motivation necessary.
Your investment amount for the entire program includes our comprehensive online curriculum, private community, a designated course instructor to support you and bonus business training via emails and live support calls.
In addition, coaches with their own business can price their services anywhere from $75-250 an hour. If you work full time, you have a potential of earning six figures and if your work part-time, you can easily earn back your tuition investment ten fold. Of course commitment, discipline, focus and motivation are necessary to achieve these financial results, but the opportunity is available and we’re here to support you every step of the way throughout your learning process.
The return on your small investment for our course tuition provides you a great opportunity to support a professional career, educational growth and personal development in a life changing way.
The payment options below include the full program payment of both components one and two
Payment Options:
9 monthly payments of $467*
or
One time payment: $3,995.00*
* Price is in US dollars. Tax charges may be applied at the checkout cart depending on your location and your tax regulation laws.
Certification Renewal
To remain IPHI recognized, and to continue receiving the benefits of an IPHI trained professional, students are required to maintain a standard of professional development measured every two years after receiving their official certification.
This consists of 3 easy steps:
Step 1: Earn 25 Professional Development Credits every two years (continuing education credits/CEUs) Professional Development Credits can be acquired many different ways, such as, attending seminars or conferences related to professional development in the maternity industry, participation in webinars that offer educational classes, writing book reports, completing case histories, etc…. 1 hour = 1 professional development credit
Step 2: Be covered by current liability insurance if your country or state requires it.
Step 3: Complete and submit the IPHI certification renewal form which includes a processing fee of $75.
A Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Certification will provide you with in-depth knowledge of child sleep patterns, sleep disorders, and effective sleep coaching strategies. This expertise will allow you to better serve your clients by addressing their concerns about infant sleep, ultimately enhancing their overall birthing and postpartum experiences.
Comprehensive Support
Many parents struggle with sleep-related challenges when welcoming a new member into their family. As a certified sleep expert through IPHI, you’ll be equipped to provide comprehensive support, helping parents establish healthy sleep routines for their babies. This, in turn, will lead to happier, well-rested families and more satisfied clients.
Enhanced Credibility
Earning a Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Certification will boost your credibility. It demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and your dedication to providing the best care possible for your clients. This increased credibility can lead to more referrals and a stronger professional reputation.
Diversified Services
Offering child sleep coaching services as a new business or in addition to your established business services can help you diversify your offerings and reach a broader audience. It’s an excellent way to meet the evolving needs of parents who are seeking comprehensive support during the postpartum period.
Personal Fulfillment
Helping parents and newborns get the sleep they need is immensely rewarding. The satisfaction of knowing that you’ve made a positive impact on a family’s well-being is a feeling like no other.
Business Growth
The Child Sleep Certification can be a catalyst for business growth. As more parents recognize your expertise, you’re likely to attract more clients, leading to an expanded and thriving practice.
Learn from an international trusted source with a long track record of success
IPHI launched the first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification developed by Founder, Mar De Carlo, in 2011 to the Child Sleep Consultant industry, raising an incredible amount of awareness to vital subjects that, at the time, were not being considered by the majority of sleep consultant professionals or evaluated as part of the child sleep consultant-client relationship. This led Mar to introduce our Holistic Science of Sleep Method for Adult & Child Sleep and Write her Book, “Awakening Through Sleep”. We are the first organization to pioneer a holistic no sleep training team based approach in 2011 that begins during pregnancy, extends to toddler and includes a strong focus on parental/caregiver physical and emotional wellbeing.
For professionals ready to invest in certification and client results.
We are excited to meet you and we look forward to supporting your professional journey.
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The World’s Leading Holistic Parenting & Health Coach Education and Certification Platform with a Global Representation of Holistic Coaches and Teachers Spread Throughout 61 Countries.
Founded in 2009 – over 18 years of innovation
First to introduce a holistic child sleep certification program globally (est. 2011)
Often starts post-birth or ignores pregnancy sleep
125 total hours, including 90 hours of practicum & case studies
Exclusive to IPHI – integrates emotional, biological, and lifestyle root causes
Covers twins, breastfeeding/lactation, special needs, trauma, postpartum, nervous system, & emotional regulation
Represented in 70+ countries
Certification pathways from $1,995 USD — Founder Mastery with Exclusive Founder Mentorship: $5,495 USD (5 seats per cohort)
Biography
We are a leading independent association that certifies and regulates alternative therapists, healers, and training providers around the world. Our focus is on promoting spiritual and holistic practices that prioritise the well-being of individuals. Our mission is to ensure that all practitioners adhere to the highest standards of professionalism and ethical conduct, so that the public can have confidence in the services they receive. 
ICAHP is a holistic community group dedicated to promoting excellence in the field of holistic healing. We are committed to maintaining the highest standards for competence, professionalism, and ethical conduct in the holistic healing field, and our community is designed to ensure that our members provide the highest quality care and educational trainings to their clients.
The International Parenting & Health Institute first went through the American Association of Drugless Practitioners Certification and Accreditation in 2010 in order to reinforce the quality, academic quality, and programatic content design of IPHI’s programs.
The International Parenting and Health Institute™ is an approved training provider for the International Institute for Complimentary Therapists (IICT).
The International Parenting and Health Institute™ ‘s sleep programs are recognized and approved by the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC).
