Bringing Holistic Sleep Support Into Pediatric Medicine
Today’s Graduate Spotlight celebrates Dr. Ahmet Özcan, a Pediatrician, IPHI certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant, and breastfeeding consultant based in Türkiye.
Motivated by a desire to better support babies and children experiencing sleep challenges, without relying on medication, Dr. Özcan pursued advanced education in holistic pediatric sleep. Today, he combines medical expertise with individualized sleep support to help families understand and address the many factors that influence healthy sleep.
A Pediatrician Seeking Better Answers
After earning his medical degree from Ege University Faculty of Medicine and completing his pediatric residency at Erciyes University, he began practicing as a Child Health and Diseases Specialist in private hospitals before joining Medical Park Batman Hospital, where he continues to care for infants, children, and families.
Although he routinely treated a wide variety of childhood illnesses, he noticed that sleep difficulties were often either the primary concern or a contributing factor to many of the challenges families faced.
Rather than turning immediately to medication, he began asking a different question:
“How can I help babies and children sleep better without drugs?”
That question ultimately led him to the field of holistic sleep consulting.
Expanding His Knowledge Through IPHI
While searching for an educational program that aligned with both scientific evidence and his philosophy of patient care, he was introduced to the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI) through Turkish IPHI Instructor Güliz Gülsever Özsaruhan, who was personally trained and mentored by IPHI Founder Mar De Carlo.
Recognizing the depth of the curriculum and its holistic, evidence-informed approach to pediatric sleep, he enrolled in IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program.
Over the course of approximately one year of training, coursework, and case studies, he expanded his understanding of pediatric sleep, child development, breastfeeding, attachment, emotional well-being, family dynamics, and the many interconnected factors that influence healthy sleep.
Today, he integrates this holistic education into both his pediatric practice and his sleep consulting work, helping families find compassionate, individualized solutions that support healthy sleep and overall child development.
Bridging Medicine & Holistic Sleep
Today, Dr. Özcan believes his dual perspective as both a pediatrician and sleep consultant allows him to support families in a uniquely comprehensive way.
His medical training helps him recognize potential health factors that may contribute to sleep challenges, while his holistic sleep education enables him to guide families through sustainable, individualized solutions that extend beyond the clinic.
He also collaborates with the Uyuyan Bebekler team, whose philosophy emphasizes understanding each baby and family individually through a holistic, relationship-centered approach rather than applying one-size-fits-all sleep methods.
Graduate Profile
Dr. Ahmet Özcan
Location
Türkiye 🇹🇷
Organization
Medical Park Batman Hospital
Collaborates With
Uyuyan Bebekler
Professional Background
- Pediatrician
- Child Health & Diseases Specialist
- Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant
- Breastfeeding Consultant
IPHI Credential
- Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant
Areas of Expertise
- Infant Sleep
- Child Sleep
- Pediatrics
- Breastfeeding Support
- Child Development
- Family Education
- Holistic Sleep Support
- Infant Health
- Pediatric Wellness
- Parent Guidance
We are proud to celebrate Dr. Ahmet Özcan’s commitment to advancing pediatric care through holistic sleep education. His dedication to helping families find thoughtful, evidence-informed solutions reflects the very heart of IPHI’s mission.
Congratulations, Dr. Özcan! Thank you for the meaningful impact you’re making for children and families throughout Türkiye.
