Founder & CEO, International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI)
Transformational CEO | Holistic Sleep Coaching Pioneer | Naturopathy Practitioner | Author & Global Educator

Mar De Carlo is a visionary leader, naturopathy practitioner, and global educator committed to elevating how the world supports families and wellness professionals. Warm-spirited and deeply mission-driven, Mar brings more than 27 years of integrative health, coaching, psychology, and holistic education experience to her work, guiding thousands of professionals in more than 71 countries to transform lives with empathy, ethics, science, and holistic excellence.

Mar is widely regarded as the founder of the holistic sleep coaching movement, pioneering a new era of sleep support rooted in science, emotional health, safety, and whole-family well-being.

With a passion for innovation and a heart for service, Mar is widely regarded as:

• The founder of the holistic sleep coaching movement
• The creator of the world’s first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification
• The creator of the first Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification
• The developer of the world’s first Holistic Children & Teen Sleep Coach Certification
• The developer of the world’s first Holistic Pre- & Postnatal Nutrition Coach Certification

She is also recognized as the founder of the first Baby Planner Certification and author of the first and foundational book establishing the baby planner profession, a milestone that shaped a new industry and set global standards still used today.

Mar’s pioneering work is rooted in her belief that wellness, family life, and professional success thrive when we honor the whole person, body, mind, emotions, energy, environment, and community. She created the Holistic Science of Sleep Method™ to bring compassionate, evidence-informed, non-sleep-training solutions to both adult and child sleep challenges, forever transforming how families are supported worldwide.

A lifelong learner and creative soul, Mar infuses her teachings with authenticity, mindfulness, and a deep respect for human potential. She is the founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, the International Academy for Baby Planner Professionals, and the Physical Awakening® approach to embodiment and mindful movement.

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 71 countries in 9 languages with high quality evidenced based holistic programs since 2009.

Mar is the founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC) and creator of the Holistic Science of Sleep Method™, a groundbreaking, non-sleep-training framework integrating science, psychology, developmental principles, and somatic awareness.

Her book, Awakening Through Sleep: A Transformational and Spiritual Guide, has become a foundational resource for families and professionals seeking a conscious, holistic approach to sleep and well-being.

With deep compassion and commitment, Mar has trained and mentored thousands of professionals across more than 71 countries, including:

• Medical doctors & psychologists
• Nurses, midwives & lactation consultants
• Dentists & airway specialists
• Integrative & Naturopathic practitioners
• Sleep consultants & wellness coaches
• Educators, therapists & birth professionals

Her graduates carry forward a legacy of ethical practice, emotional intelligence, holistic excellence, and family-centered care.

As the founder of IPHI, APSC, the International Academy for Baby Planner Professionals, and the Physical Awakening® embodiment method, Mar bridges science and soul, logic and intuition, intelligence and compassion. Her work is grounded, sincere, and deeply human, rooted in the belief that empowered parents and regulated, supported professionals create healthier generations.

Mar’s work has been featured on Good Morning America, U.S. News & World Report, LA Times, New York Post, HuffPost, Consumer Reports, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, and more.

More than her achievements, Mar is known for her presence, inclusiveness, creative spirit, and unwavering devotion to elevating human potential. Through her teaching, mentorship, and leadership, she continues to guide wellness professionals to build meaningful careers, serve others with integrity, and awaken to their truest, most empowered expression.

Her experience includes:

• Group Teaching Experience: 27 years
• Individual Coaching Experience: 27 years
• Research Experience: 22 years
• Work Experience: 40 years

Mar’s academic foundation includes a bachelor’s in communication and over 33 certifications and continued education in the following industries:

• Naturopathy Practitioner
• 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
• Sound Healer
• Pilates
• Reiki
• Personal Trainer
• Group Exercise