OUR TEAM
Sarah Franklin
Naturopath, Nutritionist & Registered Nurse
Ba Nursing, Adv Dip Naturopathy, Adv Dip Nutrition, Adv Dip Herbal Medicine, Adv Dip Acupuncture
Sarah is one of Australia’s leading Oncology Naturopathic practitioners. Sarah is an accomplished Naturopath, and a distinguished Keynote speaker, with more than 25 years of experience in healthcare. In 2008, she founded Balanced Health, where she has treated over 8000 clients across Australia and Internationally.
Graduating from Griffith University in 1999, Sarah initially specialized in oncology, palliative care, and emergency nursing. Her fascination with the potential of nutritional and naturopathic medicine in oncology care was ignited during her tenure as an oncology nurse. Witnessing patients benefit from integrative therapies sparked her profound interest in this field.
Sarah is recognized for her sincere and practical approach, aiding individuals in navigating intricate medical conditions alongside their healthcare team. Her guidance aims to alleviate the stress and anxiety associated with managing one's medical condition so that they can focus on the things they enjoy in life.
- 2024 - Current Teaching Associate Southern Cross University (Masters Clinical Naturopathy for Endocrinology, Haematology, Oncology, Palliative Care, Acute Care & Rural Healthcare)
- Current Medi-Herb Master Herbalist
- 2022 Keynote Speaker Integria Oncology: Supportive Integrative Therapies
- 2020 Keynote Speaker Fitgenes - Integria Practitioner Accreditation Programme
- 2018 & 2019 Judge for Bioceuticals Integrative Medicine Awards 2018 & 2019
- 2015 Winner Bioceuticals Integrative Medicine Award
- 2013 Keynote Speaker Integrative Oncology In Practice (Bioceuticals)
- 2005 Clinical Nutrition Award for Nutrition Care Australia
- Multiple Podcasts for Bioceuticals and Designs for Health on Oncology & Palliative Care
- Presented for NSW & QLD Cancer Council, and local support groups
- Published articles in the Gold Coast Bulletin & Triathlete Multisport magazine