Alan Nathans, DC

From a very young age, I realized I felt my very best when I was helping others. I knew I could contribute the most to the world if I were involved in a health     related field.

I decided to become a chiropractor after my own life was changed by a chiropractic experience as a teenager. One night I found myself in excruciating pain and unable to move. My father said, “ I’ll take you to my chiropractor in the morning”. I didn’t even ask what a Chiropractor was. And at that time I didn’t care. After several adjustments I was able to function normally, and I’ve always remembered that day.

Ten years after my own first chiropractic adjustment, I decided to go back to college. At the age of 33, I graduated from chiropractic school and moved to Jacksonville, FL to start a chiropractic clinic.

Now with three daughters, Rebecca, Arin and Morgan, I am proud to say they each received their first adjustment on the day they were born. Rebecca, Arin and Morgan, like other children worldwide, receive chiropractic wellness care, setting the stage for a healthy spine for future growth and development. Through caring for my patients as well as my own family, I have seen the amazing results that chiropractic can provide not only for adults and teens, but also for infants, children and the elderly.

Today our practice members include 2, 3 and 4 generations of families who get adjusted by making it part of their routine instead of waiting until they just can’t “take the pain anymore”. Our practice is focused on serving people. We are dedicated to educating our community on how to live active, healthy lives without limits now and in the future.

In the world today, there are approximately 80,000 people who are 100 years old. By the year 2050 there will be 4.2 million 100-year olds. We are getting the advanced warning that our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents never received. What will you do with this information? How will your health be when YOU get there?

I am grateful to you for visiting our website, and I look forward to helping you and your family live your life without limits.

Sincerely,
Dr. Alan Nathans

Nicole Napoli-Front Office Assistant

I was born here in Jacksonville and raised in St. Augustine, where I’ve lived for most of my life.
After finishing high school, I began to serve the community’s sweet tooth by working at Godiva Chocolatier. It was an indulgent job, to say the least, and I really enjoyed the giddy smiles on my customers’ faces when they walked away with their treats. One factor that was not such a perk of the position was the weight gain. Being constantly surrounded by chocolate and of course, the sizeable discount I received, I ended up about twenty pounds heavier than when I’d started.

It was while working at Godiva that I started to become more aware of wellness and nutrition, and how what you put into your body enormously affects how you feel and perform, as well as your overall health.
I began to learn more about nutrition and health and how wonderful incorporating them into my daily life made me feel. I married my wonderful husband, Zac, who happens to share my passion for living a simpler and healthier life.

I also spent some time working at a pediatrician’s office, and I loved working with the patients and bonding with all the children we saw. I felt that the medical field was exciting and different, and an environment that I could see myself becoming more involved with.

And with that came the opportunity to work here at Alan Nathans Jacksonville Family Chiropractic. Chiropractic care was not something that I was familiar with before I started working here, but needless to say, I caught on quickly! Our patients have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Nathans and the positive changes they’ve experienced since first coming in.

On a personal note since beginning chiropractic care I can honestly say I have never felt better. It’s astounding to see the difference it has made for me—I stand straighter and taller, and hold my shoulders higher. My husband immediately noticed the difference, and was just as impressed as I was. My husband also gets adjusted.

I admire the compassionate approach that Dr. Nathans lends to the field of chiropractic and nutrition. I am always moved by the success stories of our patients, and now it is easy for me to see what a difference chiropractic care can make in a person’s life. I am grateful to work with wonderful people in an environment that promotes feeling and living better.

Ashley Beck-LMT

After graduating from The Florida State University, Ashley Beck moved back home to Jacksonville in order to be close to her family and friends.

Once home, she became interested in massage therapy after learning first hand what massage can do to lift a person’s spirits and heal their pain. Just a few years ago, Ashley needed two painful surgeries to correct a knee injury that she experienced while a gymnast. Massage therapy was the only thing that helped ease the pain and allowed her to get back on her feet. Ashley graduated from the Southeastern School of Neuromuscular and Massage Therapy in Jacksonville, Florida in 2006.

Her goal is not just to improve a patient’s life, but also help them get back on their feet and to the regular activities they love.

Ashley is happy to be part of this chiropractic team.

LMT NCBTMB Certified  MA 50800

Doug Duggan-LMT

I was born and raised in Fernandina Beach, Fl. During my first career I worked for The Jacksonville Paper mill for 15 years.  After that I spent the 4 years  working  at our families BBQ restaurant in Fernandina.  My wife Hope and I currently live in Fernandina Beach raising our 5 children. Hope and I are youth pastors for Refuge For Teens , a teen outreach ministry program at our church.

My love for bodywork started at a young age. I have always wanted to be a massage therapist. It wasn’t until my wife Hope and I had our first child that I realized that massage was far more than just for relaxation, it was for relieving pain as well and correcting structural imbalances.  She reminds me that the massage therapy I performed on her during pregnancy really helped.

I completed my coursework at The Southeastern School of Neuromuscular Massage, where I graduated with a 4.0 GPA with an emphasis on Anatomy and Neuromuscular Bodywork.

To be able to place my hands on someone and relieve pain, reduce stress, restore ranges of motion and help aide in their physical wellbeing has been quite fulfilling. I look forward to each bodywork session and the challenge it holds.

I feel that I am part of the team at Alan Nathans Jacksonville Family Chiropractic. I know the value of combining massage therapy and chiropractic.

I look forward to serving you!

LMT NCBTMB Certified  MA 52869