Group Teaching Experience: 25 years
Individual Coaching Experience: 25 years
Research Experience: 20 years
Work Experience: 38 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 newy 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.
This decision 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 and 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 61 countries.”
Biography
Mar De Carlo, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®, CHWC® is the founder of:
Mar is an international entrepreneur, author, speaker curriculum developer, actress and mentor who has pioneered several successful training programs & international businesses. She is the author of four books.
She 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 61 countries in 9 languages with high quality evidenced based holistic programs since 2009.
Mar is also a Hispanic professional who was born and raised in a low-income home by her Hispanic 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 education and practical effective tools to support others overcome their challenges especially in underresourced communities who are experiencing similar struggles to what she underwent. Mar is living proof of the power and impact of education to positively and transform and empower lives. This is what led her to start IPHI’s non-profit sister company in support of under-resourced single moms. 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.
Mar’s academic foundation includes a bachelor’s in communication and over 25 certifications and continued education in the following industries:
Born and raised in Queens, NY, Mar has been living life to the fullest, working and artistically expressing herself since the age of ten. She calls herself a learning junkie and has pursued over two dozen training programs in a multitude of fields including: pediatric sleep medicine, health and wellness coaching, fitness instruction, yoga instruction, group exercise, personal training, pilates, pregnancy, business, film and radio, performance arts, management, education, psychology, relationship coaching, parent coaching, personal development, singing, acting and dance.
Her creativity and zest for learning and growth led her to successfully develop a variety of international professional online training certification programs in the pregnancy, parenting, health, business yoga and dance 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, holistic, sustainable, inspirational 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.
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 61 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:
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mass Communications
EMERSON COLLEGE
Corporate Coach
SPENCER INSTITUTE
Reiki Certifications:
Personal Trainer Certifications:
Group Exercise Certifications:
Birth Psychology: Association of Prenatal & Perinatal Psychology and Health
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
We are excited to meet you and we look forward to supporting your professional journey.
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Phone: 424-234-8159
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