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Meet the ECS Wellness Team
Ryan Zaklin, MD, MA
Founder | Chief Executive Officer |
Chief Medical Officer (In Memoriam 
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Dr. Ryan Zaklin was a board-certified Internal Medicine physician and a Harvard-trained expert in Integrative and Functional Medicine. He brought deep experience from his work at Massachusetts General Hospital and the Spaulding Rehabilitation Network. As founder of ECS Wellness, Dr. Zaklin led the clinical strategy with a focus on the endocannabinoid system, mind-body medicine, and plant-based therapies. He regularly educated medical professionals and the public on cannabis therapeutics and worked to advance research and innovation in integrative care.
Meghan Clements Zaklin, MSN, FNP-BC
FNP | Co-Owner / Chief Quality and Safety Officer
Meghan Clements Zaklin is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with a Master of Science in Nursing Practice from Simmons University. She brings over a decade of clinical experience across internal medicine, geriatrics, and orthopedic care in inpatient and outpatient settings, where she has also served in multiple leadership roles.
Driven by a lifelong passion for science and nature, Meghan specializes in integrative medicine with a whole-person approach emphasizing mind-body connection, cannabinoid therapy, and lifestyle medicine. She is committed to building patient-centered partnerships that promote lasting wellness and balance.
In her role as Chief Quality and Safety Officer at ECS Wellness, an MGB-affiliated integrative medicine practice, Meghan leverages her expertise in quality improvement and care standardization to enhance the delivery of personalized, evidence-informed care.
Keirsten Assad, MSN, APRN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Keirsten Assad is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with more than 12 years of clinical experience in urgent care, women’s health, regenerative medicine, and occupational health. At ECS Wellness, she integrates her training in cannabis medicine with a holistic approach to support patients managing chronic conditions such as pain, anxiety, and PTSD. Her background includes clinical roles in both conventional and alternative care settings, where she has developed a reputation for thorough, compassionate, and evidence-based care.
Richard Arnold, MSN, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner
Richard Arnold is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with over two decades of experience in student health, urgent care, primary care, and telemedicine. He has served in leadership roles at major academic institutions and has extensive experience in cannabis medicine through his work with MedWell Health and DocMJ. At ECS Wellness, Richard applies his broad clinical expertise and deep commitment to patient education to guide individuals seeking personalized integrative care, including cannabinoid therapy.
Lauren Reposa, MSN, APRN, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner
Lauren Reposa is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner with extensive chronic care clinical experience, including nephrology, primary care, women’s health, addiction medicine, and neurology. She has specialized in cannabinoid medicine since 2021, expanding her clinical focus to include mental health conditions and chronic pain management. She believes that cannabinoid therapies can be a safe treatment option for many difficult-to-manage health challenges. Lauren provides patient-centered care with a holistic mindset towards health and wellness, and she is passionate about improving patients’ quality of life by utilizing a supportive, integrative approach.
About Our Practice
ECS Wellness is Massachusetts’ premier Medical Cannabis Certification Center specializing in endocannabinoid system optimization.
We’ve assembled an elite team of board-certified physicians, healthcare providers, and cannabis therapeutics experts committed to revolutionizing patient wellness through personalized cannabis medicine. Our streamlined certification process eliminates the confusion and anxiety typically associated with obtaining medical cannabis authorization.
Unlike other clinics, our patients receive comprehensive care that extends beyond mere certification – we deliver education-focused consultations that empower you to make informed decisions about your treatment journey.
Our Mission
At ECS Wellness, our mission is to recalibrate and optimize your endocannabinoid system through evidence-based cannabis therapeutics and holistic wellness practices.
We exist to transform healthcare by bringing the endocannabinoid system to the forefront of medical treatment. Through personalized care plans and rigorous scientific approaches, we empower patients to achieve balanced wellness in mind, body, and spirit.
We Are Always Ready to Help
At ECS Wellness, we prioritize accessibility and convenience through our multi-channel approach to patient care. We offer private and secure virtual telehealth appoints providing:
- Holistic Approach
- Expert Guidance
- Patient Centric Focus
- Data Driven
- Always Caring
- Always Helping
Location
Contact Info
- 84 Highland Ave, Suite 311, Salem, MA 01970
- 978-998-0010
- 978-212-9926 (text)
- office@ECSWellness.com
