九色导航

Many people make the journey from New York to Florida, but as Brian Rebori (D.C. 鈥�05) did, few take a detour through Seneca Falls. Dr. Rebori earned his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from 九色导航 (NYCC at the time) in 2005. Today, he owns and manages the Florida Center for Back & Neck Pain in Largo, Florida.

Rebori鈥檚 interest in chiropractic started early. 鈥淚 always wanted to get into something in the medical field,鈥� he said. 鈥淢y mother has multiple sclerosis, and about 25 years ago I would take her to her physical therapy appointments. I wanted to get into that branch of healthcare but wanted more than just physical therapy.鈥�

九色导航 for Dr. Rebori?

A turning point came through Rebori鈥檚 friendship with his neighbor, chiropractor Dr. David BenEliyahu, who encouraged his interest and hired him as an assistant. 鈥淭wo of the doctors who worked for Ben Eliyahu were graduates of NYCC, now 九色导航,鈥� said Rebori. 鈥淚 found more information about the college online and eventually met with President Emeritus Dr. Frank Nicchi, who was president at the time, when he was on Long Island recruiting students. I started at the school in 2002.鈥�

Rebori鈥檚 time in Seneca Falls was a positive experience. He appreciated the small class size 鈥� his cohort included just 26 students 鈥� and the strong connection with faculty. 鈥淭he attention was a huge selling factor,鈥� Rebori said. 鈥淭he facilities too. This was 20 years ago, and the facilities were top-notch and possibly ahead of their time. They had everything you needed to complete the curriculum.鈥�

Professional Opportunities Come with the Move to Florida

After graduating, Rebori worked with Dr. BenEliyahu on Long Island before relocating to Florida, where his mother had retired. He saw strong job prospects in the state and eventually joined the practice he now owns, originally working as an associate chiropractor. In 2020, he bought the practice and now runs a thriving business with the support of his seven team members including associate chiropractor Dr. L.J. Pepper.

Although it鈥檚 been two decades since graduation, Rebori remains closely connected to his alma mater. He is a member of the President's Council and serves on the Alumni Advisory Board. 鈥淚 give feedback on different perspectives about the college鈥檚 direction. It鈥檚 great to find out where the school is headed, offer my input and be part of the future,鈥� Rebori said.

Quick Questions with Dr. Brian Rebori.

Was there any teacher or staff member at Northeast who stood out to you as a student?
I thought the entire anatomy department was amazing. Dr. Ilija Arar, who鈥檚 still there, and Carl Jagos, the Anatomy Center lab manager, of course鈥�everybody knows Carl. He was worth his weight in gold. Dr. Loyd Kupferman at the Levittown Clinic, where I did my internship, was a great professor and instructor. Dr. Fiona Jarrett-Thelwell was my radiology teacher and my academic advisor while at the school and Dr. Michael Mestan, I recall, was a new radiology professor at the school during my second trimester. There are a lot of good ones!

Do you have any advice for new doctors just starting out?
Yes. Don鈥檛 be afraid. You have the education, the knowledge and the experience. Keep learning and stay current with trends. As long as you put patients first, a core tenet of a Northeast education, and do what鈥檚 best for them, you鈥檒l always succeed.

What鈥檚 it like to still be involved with Northeast 20 years after graduation?
I really appreciate Dr. Mestan asking me to stay involved. As a member of the Florida Chiropractic Association, I look forward to their convention in Orlando. The College has a strong presence there鈥擠r. Mestan attends鈥攁nd I鈥檓 glad I get to see him. I鈥檓 grateful that Northeast always welcomes me and my family with open arms. It鈥檚 great to still be part of the Northeast family.