About dr. Taylor

Taylor discovered her passion for natural medicine and healing at a young age, and in 2005 she dedicated herself to a lifelong journey of exploring the depths of Acupuncture and Eastern Medicine. She studied at two of California’s finest oriental medicine colleges, Santa Barbara College of Traditional Oriental Medicine, as well as Emperor’s College of Traditional Oriental Medicine from which she earned her Master’s Degree (2010) as well as her Doctoral Degree (2014). Additionally, she studied in Kunming, China under a Chinese Doctor at Sheng Ai Hospital of TCM. Shortly after getting licensed to practice in the state of California in 2010, she joined the medical staff at The Biggest Loser Resort in Malibu, CA. She worked there for over two and a half years, all the while maintaining a successful private practice, Taylored Acupuncture, in Santa Barbara, CA. In addition to her general health practice, Taylor’s work at The Biggest Loser Resort enabled her to further develop her specialization in pain and injury, weight loss management and emotional disorders. She went on to open up a second practice in sunny North Florida, Taylored Acupuncture & Wellness, where she then became a certified Birth Doula and natural birth advocate. In 2017 she became a 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher and teaches prenatal yoga workshops and private yoga classes. Taylor has had many years of experience in the wellness world and is passionate about helping others on their path to longevity, vitality and wellness. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling around the world, exploring and learning about various cultures and experiencing a multitude of holistic wellness therapies she comes across.

ABOUT Matthew

Matthew Mattox, PA-C, LAc, AP is passionate about supporting his patients on their journey toward optimal function and performance by focusing on patient-centered integrated health. His curiosity of integrative medicine has lead him on an exciting journey that has brought him back to the east coast to practice at Taylored Acupuncture. He earned his Bachelors of Science in Biology from University of North Florida where his interest medicine and the healing arts grew, inspiring him to earn his Masters of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University in Santa Cruz, CA. While in California he studied with leaders in the practice of acupuncture, massage therapy (Shiatsu and Tui Na), herbalism, qi gong, tai chi and integrative medicine and earned additional certification through the American Academy of Physical Oriental Medicine and Five Branches University in Sports Medicine Acupuncture. He had a general acupuncture practice for several years with a focus on Sports Medicine. He has traveled to China studying acupuncture in urban hospitals and rural clinics and completed a certification in Advanced Studies of Traditional Chinese Medicine from Zhejiang Chinese Medical University in Hangzhou, China. His passion for medicine brought him back to the east coast where he worked as an Acupuncture Physician at Jacksonville Orthopedic Institute and then earned his Masters of Medical Science from NOVA Southeastern University and became a Board Certified Physician Assistant. He met his wife in Atlantic Beach and they married while he attended NOVA Southeastern University and they are raising a family in Jacksonville Beach. Matthew now practices as a Physician Assistant at Jacksonville Spine and Pain focusing on interventional pain management, as a Acupuncture Physician at Taylored Acupuncture, and is a guest lecturer at NOVA Southeastern University in the Complementary and Alternative Medicine course.

ABOUT ELLIE

Ellie Rivera, LMT, certified Birth Doula, was born in Puerto Rico before coming to Florida in 2006. Upon finishing high school, she studied Massage Therapy at Daytona College. In 2020, she graduated and became a licensed Massage Therapist. She moved to Saint Augustine where she worked in Hand and Stone and then a Wellness Center. There, she found a passion for working with prenatal women and now offers her services as a birth doula. She is skilled in Swedish, Thai, Deep Tissue and Prenatal massage. She is thrilled to be working at Taylored Acupuncture + Wellness and eager to continue to learn and find more ways to help and heal others.

about elad

Elad’s journey into holistic medicine began in Israel, where he grew up surrounded by acupuncture, homeopathy, and natural healing practices through his father, an integrative medicine doctor.

In 2005, he moved to the U.S. on a tennis scholarship at the University of North Florida, where he earned a degree in Sports Medicine/Athletic Training. For over a decade, he combined his expertise in sports medicine with his work as a tennis coach, deepening his understanding of movement, injury prevention, and recovery.

Driven by a passion for holistic healing, Elad pursued a master’s degree in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbal Medicine at the Academy of Five Elements Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. He specializes in Five Elements acupuncture, focusing on restoring the cyclical flow of Qi within the five elements. His approach recognizes that while symptoms may appear to be the root cause, each individual has a dominant element that shapes their experiences and well-being.

Beyond his practice, Elad enjoys coaching tennis, playing soccer, practicing yoga, and meditating. He lives in Riverside with his family.

ABOUT Jessica

Jessica's journey with movement began by studying, teaching and competing in martial arts fighting competitions, and  ultimately became a Grand Champion as a Wing Chun Kung Fu practitioner.  Following Jessica's retirement  from Wing Chun Kung Fu fighting, Jessica taught yoga for 13 years before pursuing the healing art of massage.  Jessica  has a Sports Medicine/Athletic Training degree from the University of North Florida and achieved her  Clinical Massage  certification at the Florida School for Advanced Bodywork in Jacksonville Florida.

Jessica specializes in deep tissue, fascial alignment and scar tissue repair. Techniques used by Jessica  in treating her clients include neauromuscular  re-education and  myofascial release and relaxation massage.  Jessica also specializes in Dolphin microcurrent stimulation  treatment.  Cupping, active release and gua sha also available  as additional services or as supplements to massage treatment sessions. Custom treatment plans are available on request.

Dolphin treatment:  

Dolphin treatment is a  microcurrent stimulation technique administered by a handheld microcurrent unit. Dolphin treatment  is helpful for treatment of scar tissue, muscle spasms, wound healing and deep bruising areas that have been resistant to traditional massage techniques. The Dolphin microcurrent unit was invented by an acupuncture physician and many protocols can be utilized, depending on the treatment plan. Dolphin treatment is a wonderful add on treatment to add to a massage session or as a stand alone treatment session.