Compassionate Care: Naturopathy’s Role in Palliative Care

Compassionate Care: Naturopathy’s Role in Palliative Care with Sarah Franklin - Medi-Herb

In this podcast episode, we sit down with Sarah Franklin, a registered nurse and naturopath who specialises in oncology and palliative care. Sarah shares her insights on the essential role a naturopath can play in supporting patients through the challenging transition of palliative care. She discusses how naturopaths can collaborate with conventional care providers to enhance quality of life, addressing physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Key topics include managing symptoms, optimizing nutrition, addressing anxiety, and supporting the patient and their family through the end-of-life journey. Sarah also explores factors to consider, such as the importance of personalized care, addressing comfort, and navigating ethical considerations in palliative care.

Sarah is one of Australia’s leading Oncology Naturopathic practitioners. Sarah is a accomplished Naturopath, and distinguished Keynote speaker, with more than 27 years of experience in healthcare. In 2008, she founded Balanced Health, where she has supported over 9,000 clients across Australia and Internationally.

Graduating from Griffith University in Queensland, Australia 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.