Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic
Claire Saunders

Claire Saunders

Medical Director Medford Pharmaceuticals
JHB

Summary

Medical Director at Medford Pharmaceuticals, Registered Homeopath in part time practice and Virtual Women's Health Coach.

Passionate about supporting Whole Health with education around micro-habits to create progression not perfection.

Strong research background in review of clinical data.

Expertise in nutritional and health sciences.

Proven track record in developing evidence-based health protocols to support client education on correct product applications for health protocols, from a holistic and functional medicine perspective.

Skilled in building strong relationships with healthcare professionals.

Management of the required regulatory documentation for product registration.

Product research and development of new product lines, including formulation, marketing strategy, and market launch.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Health Coach

Self
2025 - Current
  • Medford: Incorporated health coaching to support client protocols with not only supplementation but also lifestyle and nutritional strategies alongside clinical care.
  • Private Homeopathic Practice: Guide patients to adopt sustainable habits in diet, supplementation, and self-care through individualised coaching.
  • Virtual Women’s Health Coaching: Deliver online programs and one-on-one coaching for midlife and menopausal women, focusing on hormonal balance, energy, and stress management.
  • @DrClaireFunctionalCoach
  • www.drclairefunctionalcoach.com/home

Medical Director

Medford Pharmaceuticals
10.2006 - Current

Research and development of complimentary health products.

Providing researched-based complimentary health protocols to individuals and doctors for integrative interventions for specific health conditions.

Conducting product training for sales representatives.

SAHPRA regulatory CTD document management.

Building strong relationships with healthcare professionals, pharmacies and health stores.

Registered Homeopath & Functional Practitioner

Self
2003 - Current
  • Provide private patient consultations using a holistic, individualised approach to health.
  • Assess and address dietary, lifestyle and nutritional factors influencing patient wellbeing.
  • Developing personalised health plans, incorporating homeopathic remedies, targeted supplementation, and lifestyle modification.
  • Conducting genetic SNP testing interpretation to inform personalised nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies.
  • Support patients in improving long-term health outcomes through sustainable, evidence-informed interventions.

Health Shop Assistant

Springbok Pharmacy
1997 - 2002
  • Student work - part-time while studying
  • Assisted customers in locating items, ensuring a positive shopping experience.
  • Greeted customers entering store and offered assistance with selection of supplementation.

Glenvista Veterinary Clinic

Dr Bob Clark
1994 - 1996
  • Student work - Part-time
  • Receptionist at veterinary clinic after hours, weekends and holidays.
  • Assist with client intake and education of deworming, tick & flea and nutrition protocols.

Education

Higher Diploma - Health Coaching

Health Coaches Academy (HCA)
UK
04.2001 -

Nutrigenomic And Epigenetics - Nutrigenomics

DNAlysis
JHB
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Homeopathic Medicine

University of Johannesburg
JHB
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

University of The Witwatersrand
JHB
04.2001 -

Skills

Patient health education

Clinical education

Product knowledge

Nutritional and Health Science Expertise

Customer service & relationship building

Client Education Training and Development

Timeline

Medical Director

Medford Pharmaceuticals
10.2006 - Current

Higher Diploma - Health Coaching

Health Coaches Academy (HCA)
04.2001 -

Nutrigenomic And Epigenetics - Nutrigenomics

DNAlysis
04.2001 -

Master of Science - Homeopathic Medicine

University of Johannesburg
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Science - Physiology

University of The Witwatersrand
04.2001 -

Health Coach

Self
2025 - Current

Registered Homeopath & Functional Practitioner

Self
2003 - Current

Health Shop Assistant

Springbok Pharmacy
1997 - 2002

Glenvista Veterinary Clinic

Dr Bob Clark
1994 - 1996
Claire SaundersMedical Director Medford Pharmaceuticals