Dr. Franklin Panchakarma Ayurveda clinic
Joseph on his stay and Ayurvedic treatment at Dr. Franklin’s Clinic in India, Kerala
Francesca shares her impressions of Dr. Franklin’s Clinic in India, Kerala

In August 2025 my daughter and I completed a Panchakarma course at Dr. Franklin’s Clinic, and it was an outstanding experience. The program was carefully planned, with thorough doctor consultations, excellent therapies, and perfect balance of treatments, rest, and diet. My therapists — Simi, Sindu, and Remya — were highly skilled and caring, making every session professional and safe. The food was light, delicious, and adapted to the treatment stages, the cottages spotless, and the garden peaceful and healing. I leave with gratitude, inner calm, and a sincere wish to return.

My time at Dr. Franklin’s Panchakarma and Ayurvedic Centre was an incredibly rewarding experience. The centre is renowned for its commitment to authentic Ayurvedic healing, and it truly lives up to its reputation. From the moment I arrived, I was impressed by the calm, natural setting and the warm hospitality of the staff.
The Panchakarma treatment was thoughtfully designed to suit my individual health needs. The doctors were knowledgeable, patient, and attentive, explaining each step with care. The therapists were professional and skilled, making each session both effective and relaxing.
What sets Dr. Franklin’s apart is its deep-rooted approach to Ayurveda—everything from the oils and herbs to the diet and daily routines is based on centuries-old wisdom, yet delivered with modern professionalism.
By the end of my treatment, I felt detoxified, re-energized, and mentally clearer. It was a truly holistic healing experience, and I continue to feel the benefits weeks after returning home.
If you’re looking for genuine Ayurvedic therapy and top-tier Panchakarma, I highly recommend Dr. Franklin’s Centre. It’s a sanctuary for anyone seeking balance, healing, and rejuvenation. This place is TOP NOTCH in every way

My husband and I stayed for 9 days and we were very well looked after. The treatments were amazing and the therapists were professional, caring and friendly. The food was delicious and there was plenty of variety. We enjoyed the yoga classes and the pool. We felt very welcome from arrival and relaxed during our stay and refreshed when we left. The Institute grounds are very tranquil and the rooms had everything we needed and were very well maintained. All of the staff were friendly and I would highly recommend a visit.

My trip was wonderful, I’ve probably never had one like it. Whether I was so morally open that I went with the flow, there were no hitches anywhere.
The check-in was just amazing. We were greeted very warmly and kindly.
Mainly in Dr. Franklin Panchakarma rested Russians.
At the Franklin Clinic, everything is very simple, no frills. Perfectly normal accommodation, the first floor was very good in that it did not heat up.
We looked at the new building (across the road), we did not like it. The old building is somehow better – more soulful. But there we went to the pool.
It is a pity, of course, that there is no direct access to the sea. It’s a 10 minute walk to it. The beach is very dirty, just crap, and the sea was dirty. That is, all these moments, yes, they were, but … I tried to be above all this.
The clinic staff sometimes unpleasantly surprised me with their forgetfulness. In the process, they remembered something, but they could also forget to bring a suitcase, put wet wipes, and so on.
The waiters are, of course, cool. Took the order and left, may not come. Maybe he will return and bring the order, maybe he will not return, who has what kind of karma. Or no one at all for half an hour, and then another may come and take the same order.
I liked the Ayurvedic food. Of course, it is specific. The portions are small, but I think they are enough. True, some began to howl and go to Kovalam, but I was fine.
The procedures were done once a day. And of course yoga in the morning, with many varieties, but not very good, because there was a yoga master who taught individual classes for many years, and gave the group classes to another teacher and he somehow cheated. We went to yoga a couple of times – we didn’t like it.
There were complaints about this yoga master. But now the guys write that yoga has become better, apparently the complaints have worked.
Dr. Sony Joseph (aka Dr. Franklin’s son-in-law) is a good doctor, only he takes the first and last consultation, and that’s it. For absolutely all other issues, there are 2 doctors on duty, working in turn, for three days.
All attendants speak quite broken English and generally know 5 words each, i.e. people get a little lost because of this. But there is always one of the translators – Sunil.
The treatment, of course, was … but it did not give the full effect, because somehow it turned out to be not enough for me, although in general the treatment process is good. When the process started, I really liked everything. She returned to life and the stress was gone. After all, I specifically went to shoot it in recent years.

I visited Dr. Franklin’s clinic last year. No one actually treats anything there. The same treatment protocol is used for everyone. Naively, I brought my medical records with me — they didn’t even look at them and later couldn’t find them at all. The meals are the same for everyone: a shared menu where each person orders whatever they want. Overall, it’s just a pleasant spa retreat and nothing more.

We came to Dr. Franklin’s clinic for the second time. Compared to the previous visit in December 2012, the hotel area has become larger and more beautiful – many trees, exotic plants. But there were many guests. There were several types of rooms in the center. We chose a small villa in the new area and it was good. The treatment was as effective as before. And Chowara is a great place – good people, ocean, Kovalam beach and Trivandrum very close, daily morning yoga, delicious healthy food. So we had a good rest and recovered!

I found this Ayurvedic clinic on a recommendation and Dr. Franklin has the best value for money in the area, they provide you with excellent medical care and herbal massages.
The best time is from October to Christmas.
Excellent clinic for a cleansing course.
There are a small territory, modest accommodation, buildings in different territories. The new building is located across the road from the clinical building and the main hotel area. The new territory has a swimming pool and air-conditioned rooms.
The old territory is small, but neatly decorated with flower beds and lawns.
The hotel (clinic) has a laboratory and all those who arrive are given a blood test before prescribing treatment.
Meals are vegetarian, tasty, strictly according to the dose prescribed by the doctor.
The procedures last 2.5 -3 hours and are divided into morning and evening.
All vacationers practice yoga.
It is desirable to undergo a course of treatment (cleansing) for at least 14 days, but 21 day is better.
In conclusion, this is not a holiday hotel, but a full-fledged clinic.
The mood should be for getting results.



















