★★★★★ 5/5 | Trusted by 30,000+ patients for Chiropractic Care

Relief That Lasts.
Chiropractor in Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres.

Back pain, neck pain, sciatica, and headaches don't have to run your life. Novaré Injury Care and Rehab provides chiropractic care backed by digital imaging, medical oversight, and 30 years of clinical experience across two Southwest Florida locations. Same-day appointments available.

Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC — Chiropractor in Fort Myers
Dr. Ivan Bracic, DCClinical Director
✶ 30+ Years Experience ✶ 30,000+ Patients Treated ✶ Digital X-Rays on First Visit ✶ Board-Certified MD Medical Director ✶ Bilingual: English & Spanish ✶ Same-Day Appointments ✶ 30+ Years Experience ✶ 30,000+ Patients Treated ✶ Digital X-Rays on First Visit ✶ Board-Certified MD Medical Director ✶ Bilingual: English & Spanish ✶ Same-Day Appointments
● Chiropractic Care

When Should You See a Chiropractor for Back or Neck Pain?

If your pain lasts more than a few days, keeps coming back, or limits what you can do, it's worth getting evaluated. Many people wait weeks or months hoping it will go away on its own. Sometimes it does. But when it doesn't, the problem often gets worse.

Here are the signs that chiropractic care may help:

  • Pain that radiates into your arms or legs
  • Stiffness in your neck or lower back that won't loosen up
  • Headaches that start at the base of your skull
  • Numbness or tingling in your hands or feet
  • Pain that gets worse when sitting, standing, or driving for long periods
  • Muscle spasms that keep returning
  • Limited range of motion in your spine or joints

At Novaré, your first visit starts with digital x-rays and a thorough exam by the doctor. We don't adjust without imaging first.

Dr. Ivan performing chiropractic evaluation at Novaré Injury Care
● What Makes Us Different

Not a Typical Chiropractic Office. A Medical Corporation with a Chiropractic Foundation.

Most chiropractic visits last five to ten minutes. You get adjusted and you leave. That works for some people. But if your pain keeps coming back, or if you have an injury that's more complex than a simple misalignment, that approach falls short.

Novaré is a licensed Medical Corporation with a chiropractic foundation. What that means for you:

We Image Before We Adjust

Every new patient gets digital x-rays on the first visit. When disc involvement is suspected, we coordinate MRI imaging and Dr. Ivan Bracic reads the results himself. He has post-graduate training in MRI interpretation. Your care is based on what we see, not what we guess.

More Than One Tool

We use $25,000 flexion-distraction spinal tables for Cox Flexion Distraction technique. Most chiropractic offices use $1,000 tables. We also offer the Pro Adjuster SRT for patients who prefer instrument-assisted adjustments without manual cracking. And when adjustments alone aren't enough, we combine them with Class IV laser therapy, shockwave therapy, or rehabilitative exercises.

Medical Oversight

Dr. Javier Sosa, our board-certified Medical Director, provides physician oversight for complex cases. This means we can coordinate with our neurosurgery referral network, provide EMC determinations for PIP coverage, and build recovery plans that go beyond what a standalone chiropractic office can offer.

Licensed Medical Corporation

Novaré is a licensed Medical Corporation, not a chiropractic-only office. That changes what we can diagnose, treat, and coordinate under one roof.

Conditions We Treat

Chiropractic adjustments address a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. Here's what we treat most often at our Fort Myers and Lehigh Acres clinics.

Chronic Low Back Pain

From sitting, lifting, or degenerative changes

Neck Pain & Stiffness

From posture, stress, or injury

Sciatica

From disc herniations or nerve compression

Headaches & Migraines

Originating from cervical spine tension

Herniated or Bulging Discs

Causing radiating pain down the arms or legs

Whiplash Injuries

From auto accidents

Shoulder Pain

From rotator cuff issues or referred spinal problems

TMJ Disorders

Causing jaw pain and clicking

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Related to nerve compression

Sports Injuries

Affecting the spine, joints, or soft tissue

Arthritis Pain

In the spine and peripheral joints

Pregnancy Discomfort

Lower back and pelvis pain during pregnancy

We treat people of all ages. And if chiropractic alone isn't the right fit, we have manual therapy, laser treatment, shockwave therapy, and spinal decompression under the same roof.

Chiropractic Techniques at Novaré

Three distinct approaches, selected based on your diagnosis and comfort level.

1

Cox Flexion Distraction

A gentle, non-surgical technique performed on a specially designed table that provides controlled stretching and decompression of the spine. It increases spinal mobility, reduces pressure on discs and nerves, and treats herniated discs, sciatica, and spinal stenosis. The table adjusts to accommodate patients experiencing pain, ensuring a comfortable treatment experience. Most plans involve multiple sessions for best results.

2

Pro Adjuster SRT

An instrument-based chiropractic tool that uses repetitive pulsing at specific frequencies instead of manual cracking. The pulsing gradually increases in intensity, stimulating mechanical receptors in joints and muscles to promote healing and relaxation. Good for patients who prefer a gentler approach or who are uncomfortable with traditional manual adjustments.

3

Manual Spinal Adjustments

Traditional hands-on adjustments to restore alignment, reduce nerve pressure, and improve joint mobility. Dr. Bracic has performed spinal adjustments for over 30 years and adapts his technique to each patient's condition, age, and comfort level.

Dr. Ivan explaining spinal anatomy during consultation

What Our Patients Say

Over 30,000 patients treated across 30 years of practice. Here's what some of them say about chiropractic care at Novaré.

Novaré team

Trusted by 30,000+ patients over 30 years of experience.

T Pratt
★★★★★

“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.”

T Pratt
Fort Myers
Guillermo R.
★★★★★

“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.”

Guillermo R.
Fort Myers
Alexis S.
★★★★★

“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!”

Alexis S.
Lehigh Acres
Dylan S.
★★★★★

“I have suffered with scoliosis and a multitude of bulging discs in my spine for years now due to many car accidents... I have made more healing progress in the past five months than I did in the past few years thanks to them.”

Dylan S.
Fort Myers
Magdalena F.
★★★★★

“Because of your testings and how you practice chiropractic, you were able to find a life threatening illness... You saved my life.”

Magdalena F.
Lehigh Acres
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Dr. Ivan presenting treatment rooms at Novaré Injury Care

Your First Chiropractic Visit

$200 | 60 to 90 minutes with the doctor.

  • Physical exam and evaluation by Dr. Bracic
  • Digital x-rays taken on-site
  • A report of findings where the doctor explains exactly what he sees
  • Your x-ray images on a flash drive to take home
  • Up to 2 therapy services to begin addressing your pain that day

If your x-rays suggest disc involvement, Dr. Bracic will coordinate MRI imaging and personally read the results before designing your treatment plan. He has specialized post-graduate training in MRI interpretation, which means you get a diagnosis based on imaging, not guesswork.

For People Who Cannot Afford to Stay Sidelined

You have a job. A family. Responsibilities that don't pause because your back hurts. Our patients aren't looking for someone to tell them to rest and take ibuprofen. They're looking for a provider who will figure out what's wrong and build a plan to address it so they can get back to the life that depends on them.

If that sounds like you, this is the right place.

Family wellness and recovery

Your Best Self Is Calling

Not sure where to start? Use our virtual consultation tool to share your concerns and get recommendations from home.

Dr. Ivan Bracic and our team take a whole-person approach to healing. Chiropractic care combined with medical oversight, imaging, and therapeutic technology. 30+ years. 30,000+ patients. Fort Myers, Lehigh Acres, Cape Coral, Estero, and all of Lee County. Our staff speaks English and Spanish.

Chiropractic Questions Answered

Get clear answers about chiropractic care, your first visit, and what to expect at Novaré.

No. Call (239) 579-4444 or book online. Chiropractic care at Novaré is cash-pay — the first visit is $200. We do not accept health insurance. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred.
$200. That covers a full exam, digital x-rays, report of findings, your images on a flash drive, and up to 2 therapy services. Plan for 60 to 90 minutes with the doctor.
For most people, yes. Dr. Bracic always images before adjusting to rule out contraindications. We offer instrument-assisted adjustments (Pro Adjuster SRT) for patients who prefer a gentler approach. For trauma cases, we prioritize evidence-based techniques and always review imaging first.
It depends on your condition. Some patients feel relief after one visit. Chronic conditions or disc injuries typically need a series of treatments over several weeks. Dr. Bracic builds your plan based on your diagnostic results, not a preset schedule.
In many cases, yes. Sciatica often results from disc herniations or nerve compression that respond well to spinal adjustments, Cox Flexion Distraction, and decompression therapy. Dr. Bracic will identify the source with imaging before recommending a treatment approach.
Yes. We provide full accident care including whiplash treatment, documentation for legal cases, and coordination with personal injury attorneys. Dr. Bracic is Trauma Team Certified and has supported over 10,000 legal cases.
Doctoral degree from Life University (1993). Trauma Team Certified through the Academy of Chiropractic, Cleveland University-Kansas City. Certified Independent Chiropractic Examiner. Masters Certification in the AMA Permanent Medical Impairment Examination. Post-graduate training in MRI interpretation. Graston Technique Level 3 Certified. 30+ years of practice across Illinois and Florida. Speaks fluent Spanish.
Yes. We treat patients of all ages and commonly help with pregnancy-related back pain, pediatric alignment issues, and sports injuries in young athletes. Techniques are adapted for each patient's age and condition.

Two Convenient Locations Serving Southwest Florida

Chiropractic care close to home. Same-day appointments at both locations.

Service Area

Fort MyersLehigh AcresNorth Fort Myers Cape CoralEsteroBonita Springs San Carlos ParkGatewayIona BuckinghamAlva

Nuestro personal habla inglés y español.

Fort Myers

15880 Summerlin Road, Suite 114

Mon, Wed, Fri: 8:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–6:00pm
Tue, Thu: By Appointment Only

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Lehigh Acres

25 Homestead Road N., Suite 5

Tue–Thu: 8:00am–12:30pm & 2:00pm–6:00pm
Fri: 8:00am–12:30pm

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Most Popular Treatments

Accident Care

Auto accident, workplace, and sports injury treatment. Same-day appointments. Trauma-certified team.

Spinal Decompression

Non-surgical disc treatment using the DRX9000 and AccuSpina. MRI required. Dr. Bracic reads every image.

Knee Decompression

Knee-On-Trac for meniscus tears, arthritis, ligament injuries. No injections.

Class IV Laser Therapy

AI-guided lasers for tissue repair and inflammation. First in Florida for next-gen AI laser research.

Shockwave Therapy

Acoustic wave treatment for chronic soft tissue pain.

Manual Therapy

Myofascial release, joint mobilization, soft tissue work.

Diagnostic Imaging

Digital x-rays with MRI coordination and in-house interpretation.

Dr. Ivan Bracic, founder and clinical director at Novaré Injury Care and Rehab

About the Author

Dr. Ivan Bracic, DC

Founder and Clinical Director

DC · CICE · Trauma-Certified Chiropractic Physician

Dr. Ivan Bracic is the founder and clinical director of Novaré Injury Care and Rehab. He earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Life University in 1993 and has treated over 30,000 patients and supported over 10,000 accident and legal cases across Illinois and Southwest Florida. He founded Novaré in Fort Myers in 2019.

Dr. Bracic has treated over 30,000 chiropractic patients since opening his first clinic in 1994. He reads every MRI himself and builds each care plan around the imaging findings, not a template, especially for patients whose pain hasn't resolved with quick-adjustment approaches elsewhere.