A car accident changed the course of Ivan Bracic's life. Not the way most accidents change lives. The injury to his back was severe. The recovery was long. But instead of just healing and moving on, he became a chiropractor because he understood something most providers don't: what it actually feels like to be the patient.
That was over 30 years ago. Since then, Dr. Bracic has treated over 30,000 patients, supported over 10,000 accident and legal cases, built and run clinics in two states, and developed a diagnostic approach to injury care that most chiropractic offices don't come close to matching.
He founded Novaré Injury Care and Rehab in Fort Myers in 2019. Today the practice operates two locations in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres serving all of Lee County and Southwest Florida.
Ivan Bracic grew up in St. Petersburg, Florida. A car accident left his back severely injured as a young man. That experience, the pain, the uncertainty, the frustration of navigating the healthcare system as a patient, led him to pursue chiropractic.
He earned his doctoral degree from Life University in 1993. He opened his first clinic in 1994 and a second one a year later. For over 25 years, he ran a successful practice in Illinois, building a reputation for thorough diagnostics, advanced treatment technology, and the kind of care where patients spend time with the doctor rather than being rushed through a 5-minute adjustment.
Career milestones that shaped his practice:
Dr. Bracic holds certifications that most chiropractors don't pursue. Each one connects directly to how he treats patients.
Through the Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division of Cleveland University-Kansas City. Part of a select group of chiropractors trained to evaluate and treat accident injuries at the highest level. This is why accident care patients trust Novaré™ with their cases.
Qualified to perform independent medical examinations used in legal proceedings, insurance evaluations, and workers' compensation disputes. This means Dr. Bracic's findings carry weight beyond the treatment room.
Masters Certification in the AMA Permanent Medical Impairment Examination. The gold standard for assessing injury severity in legal and insurance contexts. When an attorney needs a medical opinion that will hold up in court, this is the certification that matters.
Dr. Bracic reads every MRI himself. Your scan is interpreted by the same provider who examines and treats you. Most chiropractors send MRI reports to an outside radiologist who has never met the patient. Dr. Bracic pinpoints the exact disc level, the severity of the herniation, and the best treatment approach based on what he sees on the images. No guessing.
An instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization technique for breaking up scar tissue, adhesions, and fascial restrictions. Adds another tool to the treatment plan beyond adjustments and decompression.
Recognized by the International Medical Advisory Board on Spinal Decompression in 2021. This board is made up of 10 Medical Physicians and 10 Chiropractic Physicians, including orthopedic surgeons, neurosurgeons, and neuroradiologists who have demonstrated excellence in the diagnosis and treatment of spinal disc disorders.
Dr. Bracic speaks fluent Spanish. In a community like Lehigh Acres where a significant portion of the population communicates in Spanish, this isn't a convenience. It's a requirement for good care.
Every credential shapes how Dr. Bracic evaluates your injury, reads your imaging, documents your case, and builds your treatment plan. The paperwork behind the practice is part of the care.
Most chiropractors adjust first and investigate later. Dr. Bracic runs the diagnostics before he touches your spine. The equipment, the documentation, and the time with the doctor all follow from that.
Every new patient gets digital x-rays on the first visit. When disc problems are suspected, MRI is required before starting spinal decompression. Dr. Bracic reads every scan personally. Treatment plans are based on confirmed findings, not assumptions.
$25,000 flexion-distraction spinal tables (most offices use $1,000 tables). The DRX9000 and AccuSPINA decompression systems. AI-guided Class IV lasers (Novaré™ was the first clinic in Florida selected to research next-generation AI laser technology). Knee-On-Trac decompression. Shockwave therapy. This isn't a clinic with one adjustment table and a billing department.
Your first visit is 60 to 90 minutes. Most of that time is with the doctor. He explains what your imaging shows, what's causing your pain, and what the treatment options are. He gives patients his personal phone number for care decisions. This is the opposite of the 5-minute adjustment model.
Seat position at impact. Collision angle. Consciousness changes. Pre-injury baseline. Neurological findings. Treatment progression with objective measurements. Dr. Bracic has supported over 10,000 accident and legal cases because his documentation holds up under cross-examination. Attorneys refer patients to him because his records help build stronger cases.
Dr. Bracic is a nationally recognized speaker on injury care, functional wellness, longevity, and the role of rehabilitation technology in patient outcomes. In 2025 and 2026, he has presented at over 20 events across the country.
He doesn't just treat patients. He teaches other practitioners about the technology and methods he uses every day. Topics span functional wellness, longevity, injury rehabilitation, and next-generation therapeutic technology for doctors, clinicians, and senior community audiences.
Real reviews from the 30,000+ patients Dr. Bracic has treated across Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, and Illinois.
"Dr. Ivan & his staff are hands down the best chiropractic services ever!!! His care, attention, knowledge, concern & wisdom for his patients can't be beat."
"I was scared of going to the chiro before, but had whiplash from a car accident that needed to be addressed. Dr. Ivan was very patient, helpful, and informative. I started feeling better and more informed every single appointment."
"Dr. Ivan discovered that a butt muscle was in spasm and strangling my sciatic nerve. He put me on his Tesla coil machines for a couple sessions and my pain went away."
"I am 60 yrs old was in a terrible motorcycle accident in 2005... after 2 treatments with Dr Ivan I can stand straight again the relief I have gotten has been amazing."
"Because of your testings and how you practice chiropractic, you were able to find a life threatening illness... You saved my life."
"My sciatic nerve was really bothering me with this pregnancy. Dr. Ivan was able to get me in the same day... I feel brand new!"
The answers patients, attorneys, and referring providers ask most.
Everything under one roof. Every plan built from confirmed imaging.
Auto accident, workplace, and sports injury treatment. Trauma-certified. 10,000+ accident and legal cases supported.
Learn moreNon-surgical disc treatment using the DRX9000 and AccuSPINA. MRI required. Dr. Bracic reads every image.
Learn moreKnee-On-Trac for meniscus tears, arthritis, and ligament injuries. No injections.
Learn moreAI-guided lasers for tissue repair and inflammation. First clinic in Florida selected for next-gen AI laser research.
Learn moreAcoustic wave treatment for chronic soft tissue pain.
Learn more30 years of adjustments. Cox Flexion Distraction tables, manual adjustments, and Pro Adjuster SRT.
Learn moreDigital x-rays with MRI coordination and in-house interpretation by Dr. Bracic.
Learn moreMyofascial release, joint mobilization, soft tissue work, and Graston Technique.
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