Voted “Best Naturopathic Doctor” in the 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020 Malibu Choice Awards.
Awarded “Doctor of the Year” 2017 by the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA).
An Unwavering Commitment to Holistic Health
Dr. Sarah Murphy is a nationally recognized Naturopathic Medical Doctor and Licensed Acupuncturist with over 20 years of clinical experience in integrative care. As the founder of Zuma Wellness in Malibu, California, she specializes in helping patients restore energy, balance hormones, support detoxification, and optimize long-term vitality—through deeply personalized, science-backed care.
Her practice supports a wide range of individuals: from those struggling with chronic fatigue, inflammation, digestion, or hormone shifts, to high-performing professionals and health-conscious individuals seeking clarity, prevention, and peak wellness. Whether you’re healing or optimizing, Dr. Murphy meets you where you are—with insight, compassion, and a clear path forward.
A San Francisco native with roots in dance and the arts, Dr. Murphy’s own health challenges in her early years led her to discover the healing potential of naturopathic medicine. That discovery became a lifelong calling—one that bridges deep listening, clinical precision, and a belief in the body’s innate wisdom to heal.
At the heart of her work is a commitment to whole-person care: medicine that listens, evolves, and empowers. Through Zuma Wellness and her online initiatives, Dr. Murphy continues to redefine what true wellness looks like—calm, clear, and rooted in who you are.
”I want to share with others the holistic worldview that helped deepen and change my life. My intention is to provide a supportive environment for my patients so they stay on their path in the world in a sustainable way.
- Dr. Sarah Murphy, NMD., L.Ac.
EDUCATION
- National College of Natural Medicine, N.D.
- Academy for Five Element Acupuncture, M.A. in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbs
- San Francisco State University, B.A. in Holistic Life
- World School of Massage, Massage Therapy Certification
- Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health, Yoga Teacher Training Certification
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
- Member of the California Naturopathic Doctors Association (CNDA)
- Member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians (AANP)
PAST
- President of Realize A Healthy California (RHC)
- Co-Chair of the Public Relations Committee for the CNDA and RHC
- Co-Chair of the Donor & Development Committee for the CNDA and RHC
