Brett Jacques

It is with significant sadness that we share the passing of Dr. Brett Jacques on December 13, 2021, at his home in Navarre, Florida. He was a devoted, loving father and doctor, who will be missed by many. Dr. Jacques was born in Madrid, Spain, but primarily raised in Southern Maine. A graduate of Springfield College in Massachusetts, he particularly enjoyed his time as a collegiate wrestler. Following college, he served his country in the United States Army as part of the elite 1st 75th Ranger Battalion at Hunter Army Airfield. When an injury suffered parachuting from a helicopter resulted in an honorable discharge, Brett turned to healing himself and ultimately found his way to the practice of Naturopathic Medicine. He graduated from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine (now National University of Natural Medicine) in 1992 and began a long and successful career in both the natural products and diagnostic industries and in private practice. During his nearly 20 years as a practicing doctor in Orange County, California he built a highly passionate following of patients who were especially grateful for his skills in correcting complex hormonal issues. The last 10 of those years were in his own private practice, Newport Longevity Center. Outside of his medical life, Dr. Jacques was an accomplished martial artist. He was the founder of the American Sambo Academy, releasing a video series about this Russian martial art through Paladin Press, co-authoring a book on the subject, and teaching at camps such as Water and Steel. Rugby was an additional passion, and Brett played for many decades in both Oregon and California, including coaching youth rugby for both of his sons. Perhaps the thing Brett excelled at most was being a father. He leaves behind two amazing sons: Chace (22) and Corbin (19), for whom he was a source of strength, fun, discipline, wisdom, and inspiration. He instilled in them a deep love of learning, an obsession with the Red Sox and the Patriots, and a passion for helping others. He was not just their dad, he was their superhero. A piece of him will always live on in each of them. He also leaves behind his wife Pam, dog Sophie, and a large loving clan of Jacques including his sister Cathy, brother Jeff, mother Irene, and countless nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and more. He is now and will always be missed.