ECS Wellness

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ECS Wellness

ECS Wellness logo with stylized purple letters "ECS" enclosed by two green curved lines, the word "WELLNESS" in purple to the right, and "Since 2017" in orange below.

ECS Wellness | Integrative Medicine | Salem, MA

About ECS Wellness

ECS Wellness is a Salem, Massachusetts integrative medical practice dedicated to helping patients restore balance and improve quality of life. Since 2017, ECS Wellness has combined medical cannabis certifications, lifestyle medicine, and mind-body approaches to support patients managing chronic pain, anxiety, sleep disorders, and inflammation. Furthermore, the practice accepts MassHealth and most major insurance plans, making expert integrative care more accessible across the region.

Our Experience

ECS Wellness is affiliated with Mass General Brigham and serves as one of the MGH Cancer Center’s Support Services — placing the practice at the forefront of cannabinoid medicine. The clinical team includes board-certified physicians and nurse practitioners with deep expertise in cannabis therapeutics, integrative medicine, and mental health. Additionally, the practice uses NIH-endorsed Patient-Reported Outcome Measures to track progress and ensure care aligns with each patient’s goals.

Core Offerings
  • Medical cannabis evaluations and certifications
  • Personalized integrative care plans
  • Lifestyle medicine and wellness coaching
  • Mind-body medicine guidance
  • Mental health and emotional wellness counseling
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Insurance-based consultations including MassHealth and Medicare
ECS Wellness Medical Cannabis Certifications

The medical cannabis certification process at ECS Wellness is straightforward and supportive. Board-certified providers evaluate each patient’s condition and develop personalized recommendations that may include medical cannabis alongside holistic approaches such as nutrition guidance or meditation. Moreover, the practice accepts insurance for certification visits, helping reduce out-of-pocket costs for qualifying patients.

Lifestyle Medicine

The lifestyle medicine program addresses root causes of illness rather than managing symptoms alone. It focuses on six evidence-based pillars — nutrition, physical activity, stress management, restorative sleep, healthy relationships, and substance use — to help patients build lasting habits that support long-term health. Consequently, many patients find they need fewer medications and experience more energy and clarity over time.

Mind-Body Medicine & Mental Health

Physical and emotional health are treated as deeply connected at ECS Wellness. The practice offers mindfulness tools, breathwork, and cognitive strategies to help patients manage anxiety, depression, burnout, and chronic stress. In addition, emotional wellness is integrated into every care plan rather than treated as a separate concern.

Meet the ECS Wellness Team
  • Meghan Clements Zaklin, MSN, FNP-BC — Co-Owner, Chief Quality and Safety Officer; board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner specializing in integrative medicine and cannabinoid therapy
  • Keirsten Assad, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC — Nurse Practitioner; 12+ years of clinical experience in chronic pain, anxiety, and PTSD
  • Richard Arnold, MSN, FNP-BC — Nurse Practitioner; 20+ years of experience in primary care and cannabis medicine
  • Lauren Reposa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C — Nurse Practitioner; specializing in cannabinoid medicine, chronic pain, and mental health
What Makes ECS Wellness Special

Few practices combine cannabinoid medicine, lifestyle medicine, and whole-person care within an insurance-based model the way ECS Wellness does. The MGB affiliation and collaboration with Harvard Medical School colleagues means patients benefit from both cutting-edge research and deeply personalized attention. Meanwhile, the team’s patient-first philosophy means care extends well beyond certification — providers walk alongside patients throughout their entire wellness journey.

Contact ECS Wellness

Address: 84 Highland Ave, Suite 311, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 998-0010
Text: (978) 212-9926
Email: office@ecswellness.com
Website: ecswellness.com
Instagram: @ecswellness
Facebook: facebook.com/ECSWellness
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/ecs-wellness

Since 2017, ECS Wellness has been helping patients restore balance — meeting them where they are, and walking with them every step of the way toward better health.