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 Dr. Jaclyn Chasse, ND, is a practicing naturopathic doctor in New Hampshire, and medical director at Emerson Ecologic. She also holds an adjunct faculty position at Bastyr University, teaching courses on reproductive endocrinology. Dr. Chasse's clinical practice focuses on women's health, especially infertility, and pediatrics (a natural extension of treating infertility!). In 2012, Dr. Chasse was honored to be named Leading Physician in Alternative Medicine by NH Magazine. Dr. Chasse has been very involved throughout her professional career in improving health care access and education. As a medical student, she cofounded the Naturopathic Medical Student Association, now an affiliate branch of AMSA. She is the immediate past-president of the New Hampshire Association of Naturopathic Doctors and currently serves on the AANP board of directors.
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