[PRESS RELEASE] – EASTHAMPTON, Mass., March 30, 2026 – Insa, one of the nation’s leading cannabis retailers and operators, announced it is partnering with Spectrum to bring the company’s groundbreaking full-spectrum medicinal cannabis tincture to Insa retailers in Massachusetts. The tincture was created through a unique collaboration among Wiseacre Farm, Howls, and the Lee family
In alignment with National Autism Acceptance Month, this partnership marks a meaningful step forward in expanding access to plant-based wellness solutions for individuals and families navigating autism.
The introduction of Spectrum into Insa’s retailers is the result of a longstanding relationship built on shared values and craftsmanship. Over years of collaboration with Wiseacre Farm and Howls, Insa was introduced to the family behind Spectrum and their deeply personal mission: to unlock the full therapeutic potential of cannabis through whole-plant medicine, transparency and compassion.
Marie Myung-Ok Lee, professor and science writer, discovered the potential of medical cannabis while searching for alternatives to pharmaceutical offerings recommended for her nonspeaking autistic son, Jason. Guided by renowned Harvard Medical School physician Lester Grinspoon, she turned to plant medicine, an experience that proved transformative not only for her family but for her life’s work.
Today, Spectrum reflects the convergence of three visionary paths, including Wiseacre Farm’s decades of medicinal cannabis cultivation, Howls’ legacy of whole-plant tincture craftsmanship, and a family’s determination to expand access to compassionate, effective plant medicine. Together with Wiseacre’s master cultivator Jon Piasecki and Howls’ founder Peter Glantz, the team created Spectrum to preserve the integrity of the plant while amplifying its therapeutic potential.
“When my son first experienced real relief, it was through a similar low-heat, whole-plant infusion made with growers who understood the plant deeply,” Lee said. “For nearly a decade, no commercial product matched that reliability until Spectrum. We call ourselves ‘Team Spectrum,’ because it’s the synergy of cultivation, infusion and lived experience that makes this possible. My son was once told he might never communicate, never live independently. Today, he’s in community college, has friends, is writing a book. Cannabis didn’t just help him; it changed the trajectory of his life. We hope Spectrum can open doors for other families in the same way.”
Spectrum produces the fullest-spectrum medicinal cannabis tincture available today. Unlike conventional cannabis products that emphasize THC alone, Spectrum begins with rare landrace strains, unadulterated ancestors of modern cannabis cultivated organically outdoors. These strains offer an unusually rich and complex profile of cannabinoids and terpenes.
Using a traditional whole-plant infusion method, Spectrum infuses cannabis flower directly into organic avocado oil under gentle heat, which results in a solvent-free tincture that preserves the plant’s natural entourage effect, the synergistic interaction between cannabinoids and terpenes that supports balance within the body’s endocannabinoid system.
Each batch is rigorously tested for purity and cannabinoid and terpene composition, with no pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, artificial fertilizers, solvents, additives or common allergens. The tincture has demonstrated consistent benefits for sleep, anxiety, sensory overstimulation and emotional regulation, areas of particular importance for individuals on the autism spectrum. As Spectrum’s exclusive retail partner, Insa is bringing this purpose-driven product to Massachusetts consumers, demonstrating how regulated cannabis markets can foster innovation, wellness and social impact.
“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Spectrum and to be the first and only retailer to share their story with the Massachusetts community,” Insa CEO and co-founder Peter Gallagher said. “Spectrum represents what cannabis can be at its best, rooted in real human impact. Massachusetts has built a market that allows meaningful wellness products to reach people who truly need them. By introducing Spectrum through Insa, we’re helping expand access to a form of plant medicine that has the potential to support families, spark hope and redefine what cannabis can mean for the autism community.”
Through the combined expertise of Wiseacre Farm, Howls and the Lee family, Spectrum is positioned not only as a new category of medicinal cannabis but as a model for how the industry can serve communities with empathy, integrity and science.
Spectrum will be available on April 1, 2026, in alignment with National Autism Acceptance Month, at all Massachusetts-based Insa retailers, including locations in Avon, Salem, Easthampton and Springfield. Spectrum donates 10% of its profits to Communication 4 All, a leading organization dedicated to teaching nonspeaking autistic individuals to communicate through typing.
To learn more about Insa and Spectrum, visit www.insa.com and www.spectrum-healing.com. To learn more about the Lee family’s story, watch the Wiseacre Farm-produced documentary on YouTube.
