Our Founder | International Parenting & Health Institute

MAR DE CARLO HAS BEEN FEATURED AND QUOTED ON

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 59 countries.”

Biography

Mar De Carlo, E-RYT® 200, RYT® 500, RPYT®, YACEP®, CHWC® 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

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 59 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.

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.

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 59+ countries in 10 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 59 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:

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Mass Communications
EMERSON COLLEGE

Corporate Coach
SPENCER INSTITUTE

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

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

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

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