Dr. Brian Donovan Doctor of Chiropractic, Brooklyn NY
Dr. Brian Donovan runs Nuro Chiropractic here in Brooklyn on one rule: diagnose first, treat second. Care here is based on evidence and clinical reasoning rather than a fixed technique, so what happens in your visit depends on what your exam actually shows, not on a one-size-fits-all protocol.
- University of Bridgeport, Cum Laude
- M.S. in Acupuncture
- Fascial Manipulation Certified
- Functional Movement Patterns Certified
Professional Qualifications
D.C. & M.S. Acupuncture
Earned his Doctor of Chiropractic and M.S. in Acupuncture at the University of Bridgeport, graduating cum laude from both programs.
Fascial Manipulation Certified
Certified in Fascial Manipulation through the Stecco Institute, with training that guides his assessment and treatment of soft-tissue injuries.
Functional Movement Patterns
Certified in Functional Movement Patterns, with training that guides his assessment of movement dysfunction and development of individual rehabilitation plans.
Education & Advanced Training
Dr. Donovan’s education, completed certifications, and ongoing professional training.
Exercise Science, University of Scranton
An early fascination with anatomy, biomechanics, and how the body moves and recovers.
D.C. & M.S. Acupuncture, University of Bridgeport
Earned both degrees at the University of Bridgeport, graduating cum laude from each program.
Fascial Manipulation, Stecco Institute
A certification that reshaped how soft-tissue injuries get evaluated and treated in the office.
Functional Movement Patterns Certification
Added a structured way to assess movement dysfunction and guide a patient’s rehabilitation program.
New York State Acupuncture License
Currently completing the requirements to practice acupuncture in New York State.
Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology
Working toward a Diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology, deepening how he connects the nervous system to pain, movement, and function.
Understanding Comes First.
I don’t want to treat you just because you walked in saying your back hurts. I want to understand why your back hurts.Dr. Brian Donovan, D.C., Nuro Chiropractic
Treatment Options in His Practice
An adjustment is one tool, not the only one. What gets used depends on whether the exam points to a joint, disc, muscle, fascia, or nerve problem.
Spinal Decompression
When appropriate for the examination findings, spinal decompression may be considered as part of a care plan for disc-related concerns.
SoftWave Therapy
SoftWave therapy is an option Dr. Donovan considers for selected joint and tendon concerns, depending on the examination.
Class IV Laser
Laser therapy may be considered as part of an individual treatment plan. Learn more about the office’s laser therapy services.
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is one of the options available in the practice. Recommendations depend on the patient’s needs and findings.
PEMF Therapy
PEMF therapy may be discussed as part of a broader care plan when appropriate.
Corrective Exercise
Corrective exercise and mobility work help address movement patterns as part of an individual rehabilitation plan.
The Standards He Holds Himself To
Diagnose First, Treat Second
Every visit starts with figuring out what’s actually involved, a joint, a disc, a muscle, fascia, or a nerve, before any treatment decision gets made.
Hear the Whole Story
When a patient says they’ve been somewhere else and didn’t get answers, that gets taken seriously, and a full history becomes part of the exam, not an afterthought.
Evidence Over Philosophy
Care isn’t based on a fixed technique or belief system. It’s based on what the exam, and the evidence, say a specific problem needs.
Refers When Appropriate
If the exam points toward an MRI, an orthopedic consult, a neurologist, or another specialist, that’s the recommendation, even when it means referring a patient out.
Clear Explanations. Personal Recommendations.
Dr. Donovan’s approach begins with listening to your history, examining your concerns, and explaining the findings. Recommendations are guided by your individual case.
Learn what to expect at your first visit, including the examination and the discussion of your next steps.
Meet Dr. Donovan
New Patients start with a $49.95 introductory offer covering two visits: consultation, exam, X-rays if clinically necessary, and treatment on both days, a chance to experience the approach and decide if it’s the right fit. Call (718) 745-2229 or Contact Us to schedule your first visit.
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