Our Team
Taylored Acupuncture + Wellness is a team of highly trained and experienced practitioners in Acupuncture, Traditional Oriental Medicine as well as other natural healing modalities.
We are passionate about helping others live full, healthy and vibrant lives. We tailor each treatment to the individual, according to their specific needs and desires, to achieve optimal health and well- being. We are dedicated to cultivating a peaceful, safe space for healing.
Whether you need acupuncture, herbal medicine, massage, reiki or one of our rejuvenating facial treatments, we are here to help you look and feel your best!
About 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) and is currently finishing up her Doctoral Degree (2018). 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 traveling, learning about various cultures, practicing yoga and spending time with loved ones.
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 ERIka
Erika Weber is a licensed Acupuncture Physician, and a Nationally Board Certified NCCAOM Diplomat. She was trained at Tri-State College of Acupuncture, the only college combined training in Acupuncture Physical Medicine (APM), Kiiko Matsumoto Style Acupuncture (KM―modern Japanese acupuncture), and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). She earned her Chinese Herbal Medicine certificate at The Academy of Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, Florida. She is also certified in Acupuncture Point Injection Therapy.
Erika transitioned to the Jax Beach area by way of NYC where she was the owner of 16th St Acupuncture. Her practice was rated one of the Top Acupuncture Practices in NYC for the past 10 years from Expertise Magazine. Other media credits include Reuters, Cheddar News Media, Business Insider Sports, and Time Out NY. Erika was a regular on CBS local morning TV news shows talking about and demonstrating acupuncture, cupping, gua sha facials and other holistic remedies.
Erika’s practice style is informed by over 20 years of using and understanding the body through her Broadway dancing career. She sustained many physical ailments which were resolved with acupuncture treatments. Today she uses acupuncture to sustain her active lifestyle of tennis, yoga, weight training, running and biking.
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 CHANDLER
I’m a DONA trained birth Doula based in Atlantic Beach, Florida. Over the years many women in my life have influenced and led me to where I am now as a mother and advocate for motherhood and birth. After becoming pregnant with my first child, I immediately felt a passion and a craving to learn as much as I could about pregnancy, birth and postpartum. I knew during that pregnancy, that down the line I wanted to work in birth somehow. After my second child turned two, I completed the birth doula training. I am CPR certified, completed waterbirth int waterbirth certification course, NRP online training, and mentored with Explore TC Doula Services. I’m excited to continue learning, gain experience, and to serve families with Taylored Acupuncture + Wellness.
ABOUT NIKKI
NIKKI SAnchez became a certified RMT- Reiki Master Teacher in 2014. Then went on to certify in Oncology Reiki followed by a certification in Sound Healing. I hold deep respect and gratitude within me for these sacred healing energies that I apply on my journey that allows me to share with you. My mission is to help people fully connect to the power of wholeness that already lies within each and every one of us. Whether facilitating transformative sessions, sharing knowledge as a teacher, or blending these modalities for a comprehensive healing experience, I am committed to fostering wellness and balance, Returning the mind, body, and soul to harmony and peace. Bringing my family to the Jax Beach area all the way from Southern California and joining Taylored Acupuncture + Wellness fills me with great gratitude for my journey. Practicing healing here at Taylored is a shared exploration of connection and healing for both me and those I have the honor to guide.
ABOUT RACHAEL
Hi I’m Rachael! I am originally from the Washington DC area and I have lived in Jax Beach for about a year now. I am absolutely in love with the incredible community here and I am so grateful to live right by the ocean. I have a relentless passion for the mind-body connection and how we can help heal our bodies as a system with a blend of Eastern and Western approaches. I have a specific passion for women’s health and I recently finished a position as a Maternal Health Care Coordinator at UFHealth Jacksomville. I now work at Beaches OB/GYN as a Medical Assistant. I am also a certified Doula and I am passionate about standing alongside women throughout their prenatal and postpartum time to help give them the birth experience they want and deserve. I am an aspiring physician, and I am applying to medical school right now with dreams of becoming a practicing OB/GYN one day. I am a 500-hour certified yoga instructor as well as Reformer Pilates certified. I was a student-athlete in college, on the Arizona State women’s swim team, and obtained my bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. I obtained my master’s degree in Systems Medicine from Georgetown University in 2023. I was drawn to yoga, Pilates and alternative healing as an athlete myself as a way to stay healthy, bring deeper awareness to the mind-body connection and the incredible benefits these ancient practices give you with noticeable results. I am beyond excited to meet you all and be a part of the Taylored Acupuncture sanctuary to help serve our community in as many beneficial ways as possible. I cannot wait to connect with you soon!
ABOUT Ilene
Ilene Krenelka is a Licensed Massage Therapist who graduated in 1997 from Brenneke School of Massage in Seattle. She is also an esthetician since 2007, a graduate of the prestigious Euro Institute of Skincare. Additionally, she holds certifications in reflexology, crystal healing and aromatherapy. Ilene’s style and approach to bodywork is rooted by early influence and study of Lomi Lomi. Throughout the years she has traveled the Hawaiian islands to study under different teachers and lineages. Her lifelong career has varied in clinical as well as luxury settings and onsite at athletic and festival events. She’s excited to be a part of the dynamic team at Taylored and looks forward to crafting a unique, effective and custom experience for you, every visit!
“As an Eastern Medicine practitioner I have had the opportunity to fulfill what I believe is my life’s purpose-simply helping others and to be of service. Our bodies have an amazing, innate ability to heal and to thrive, sometimes it just needs some guidance and support. I can help with that. I hope to one day combine my love for natural medicine and wellness with my love for travel and ultimately help people all over the world.”