Welcome to Physical Awakening Tools for Coaches!

Mar De Carlo, the founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute is the creator and instructor for this course.

Here at IPHI, we've been empowering individuals like you to become successful coaches since 2009.

Here's Why Mar is passionate about mentoring and educating Holistic Coaches (and Wants to See You Thrive! ):

In Mar De Carlo's words,

They said I was crazy to dedicate my career to holistic coaching.

"There's no future in alternative health!" they scoffed."People just want quick fixes, not lifestyle changes."

But here's the thing: I've seen firsthand the huge impact of coaching on adults' and families' lives since beginning my career in 1998.

It all started over 25 years ago... I graduated from college in 1996 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Film & Mass Communications. There, I took a temporary desk job at a property management firm.

I used to be very active. But here, I underwent a big change for two years. Physically, my body felt out of balance and it began to affect me mentally.

A friend of mine suggested I join a local gym so I decided to give it a try and it changed my life forever. Once I stepped foot into participating in my first group exercise class, I knew this was my career calling.

Eager to turn this into my full-time work, I enrolled in a group exercise certification program in 1998 and became hooked. I worked at several local gyms and spas teaching a variety of group exercise classes. And I got to work with a variety of people from all walks of life—from the beginner level to the most advanced.

I felt so much better physically and mentally and people who attended my classes began asking me for individual coaching.

Shortly thereafter, I pursued a personal trainer certification and applied to become a full-time personal trainer at a high-end five-star club and spa which led to earning several more certifications: pilates, yoga, yoga therapy, reiki, cycling, wellness coaching, health and lifestyle coaching, stress management, pediatric sleep medicine, nutrition, conscious parenting, and corporate coaching.

I continued to invest thousands of dollars into my career because the more I experienced and the more I learned, I would show up that much better for my clients.

A few years later, an assistant fitness manager position opened up. I applied and got the position. I learned so much about what was happening behind the scenes with the health and wellness professionals whom I was overseeing and supporting.

Some of them were suffering from burnout due to a lack of self-care, low self-esteem, and a poor money mindset. I was eager to step up and find a solution. So, I began immersing myself in many personal and professional training programs and retreats.

Then, I took on both a group exercise manager and fitness manager position from 2004-2006. During this time, I felt inspired to open my own business.

In 2005, I launched my coaching business, "Physical Awakening" while I was still managing a fitness department. In late 2006, I decided to take a leap of faith and leave the company I had been working for.

Then, a year later in 2007, I became unexpectedly pregnant with my daughter. I went through a series of challenges and learning experiences during pregnancy and after the birth. I gave birth to my daughter in 2008. It was a brave choice that changed my life. And hence I can never forget 7 August, 2009.

After arriving in Northern California, I was a newly single first-time mom. I had just left an abusive relationship and had no nearby friends or family. It was during this time that I turned down a big client, so I could be there for my daughter.

The decision I made led me to dig deep and find a way to provide for myself and my daughter. I did this without compromising my time away from her during such a challenging time.

My savings were almost gone, I was left with $20 in my bank account, and rent and bills were soon due.

I went into panic mode. But I have a professional background in health, wellness, yoga, and vipassana meditation. So, I turned to meditation and began meditating for long periods throughout each day for three days. I kept repeating to myself that in every challenge there is an opportunity.

On the third day, I received an answer with a clear vision of helping parents, children, and the professionals who work with them. This led me to start the International Parenting & Health Institute. It is now in 62 countries and is nearing its 15th anniversary years old!

Everything I went through prepared me to build multiple coaching programs. I also authored books to support health, wellness, and parenting professionals.

From that moment, I knew I had been given a gift. It was a great chance to set an example and help health, wellness, and parenting pros.

Having taught thousands of physical classes and having worked with thousands of clients over the last 25 years, both myself and my clients have greatly benefited from the many physical awakening tools I have used to incorporate in my group classes and individual coaching sessions."

That’s why Mar created "Physical Awakening Tools for Coaches.

You will learn effective and powerful tools, tips, and strategies to support your coaching profession.