MEET THE TEAM
Dr. Matthew Rauco
Chiropractor & Co-Founder
Dr. Matthew Rauco is proud to call Jacksonville, Florida his hometown. He grew up very active in sports, mainly soccer all throughout his childhood and into his high school years. It was at Mandarin High School where Dr. Matt met his wife and co-founder Brittany. He then attended Florida Atlantic University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion. Most importantly, it was in his final year in undergrad that he discovered the field of chiropractic and the innate healing ability the body has.
After graduation, he and Brittany moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he pursued his Doctorate in Chiropractic at Life University. While in school, Dr. Rauco learned about the impact that the nervous system plays on the functioning ability of the body. Also while completing the curriculum at Life University, Dr. Matt sought out further education and specialization by the International Chiropractic Pediatric Association. He would obtain his certification in the Webster technique which is an advanced certification that instructs doctors how to specifically care for prenatal and postpartum mothers. During this time at Life University, he also specialized in the Torque Release Technique as well as the Thompson technique to provide the most gentle specific chiropractic adjustment to his community.
At the final stage of his schooling, Dr. Rauco had the privilege of completing his internship at the largest pediatric practice in Georgia with Drs. Jeremy and Amanda Hess at Discover Chiropractic. After graduating in 2021, Dr. Matt is ready to return to his hometown and provide hope and healing to his community through neurological principled based chiropractic care.
While outside the office, you can find Dr. Matt being active in the community, exploring Jacksonville, and networking with other small businesses. He also enjoys hiking, cooking, and most importantly supporting the Jacksonville Jags and the Chelsea Blues.
EDUCATION
Doctorate of Chiropractic, Life University
Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science and Health Promotion, Florida Atlantic University
Webster Technique Certification, International Chiropractic Pediatric Association (ICPA)
Member of the ICPA
Member of the International Chiropractic Association
Brittany Rauco
Office Manager & Co-Founder
Brittany Rauco was born and raised in Jacksonville, FL, where she met the love of her life in high school, Dr. Matt. Having grown up together, she and Dr. Matt developed a love for each other and their community. She discovered her passion for educating and empowering children while earning her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education at Florida Atlantic University. While Dr. Matt was attending school at Life University, Brittany felt a calling to join alongside her husband in opening Fortitude Family Chiropractic in their hometown. In doing so, they are able to provide the Jacksonville community with principled chiropractic care, allowing individuals to see that they are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Brittany is also a strong advocate for chiropractic since she herself has seen huge benefits while under chiropractic care. While growing up and in school, she suffered from frequent and debilitating headaches for years that have diminished in both severity and frequency due to the true power of consistent chiropractic adjustments. Brittany makes sure to stay getting adjusted to help with her headaches, but more importantly she was adjusted throughout her pregnancy to ensure a healthy mom and healthy baby boy. Brittany is now able to provide hope and healing to both children and adults through education while fostering their mental and physical fortitude.
While not in the office, you can find Brittany enjoying local coffee shops, relaxing at the beach, going on adventures with their fur baby Rocky and loving on their son, Charlie. We are more than excited to have you join our Fortitude Family and see how chiropractic can help change the trajectory of you and your loved ones lives.
Charles James Rauco
Head of Smiles & Cuteness Department / Patient Relations
Charlie is Brittany and Dr. Matt’s smiley, loving, and happy first born! If you see Charlie around the office or maybe see him out at an event with his parents make sure to say, “Hi!”
HE LOVES
His parents
His big fur brother Rocky
Worshiping in church
Learning to explore the big world
Ms. Rachel (IYKYK)