Meet The Docs

Dr. Chris Rizzo
D.C.

Dr. Rizzo grew up in Montville, New Jersey where he found the inspiration to become a chiropractor as a Freshman. During Varsity soccer tryouts, he partially tore his right quadriceps and thought his chances of making the team were gone. A family friend, who happened to be a chiropractor, suggested a visit to his office. Chris received care and was back on the field the next day! He went on to be a three sport (soccer, basketball, and lacrosse) Varsity athlete.

He received All-State recognition in soccer and was the Academic Athlete of the year as a senior. Dr. Rizzo turned down a number of Division I and III soccer offers to concentrate on academics at Boston College. He thoroughly enjoyed his time there and fulfilled his pre-chiropractic requirements, while graduating with Honors from BC. Go Eagles! He then enrolled in world renowned Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa. During his last two years at Palmer, Dr. Rizzo taught gross and spinal anatomy labs. He also began taking courses to specialize in extremity and sports injuries to become a Certified Chiropractic Extremity Practitioner. Dr. Rizzo went on to graduate with Honors from Palmer. He has also gone on to become a certified personal trainer. Dr. Rizzo loves playing all kinds of sports especially basketball, softball, and golf (more accurately, attempting to play golf!). He also enjoys watching his alma mater dominate the ACC in football and basketball, while he roots on the New York Yankees and Giants in professional sports.

Dr. Steve Maniscalco
D.C., M.S.

Hi, My name is Dr. Steve Maniscalco and I am very excited to be joining Dr. Chris in bringing more care to our friends and patients of Leland. I love this area, in fact, I have been in the Wilmington area since 1990. Over the past 15 years of practicing chiropractic, I have been fortunate to care for 100's of patients with all different types of conditions such as sports injuries, auto accidents, arthritis pains, headaches, neck/low back and a lot of extremity issues like tennis elbow, shoulder impingement and sprains/strains of the knee. In addition, to my Doctorate in Chiropractic, I have a Masters in Sports Health Science.

"Everyone is an athlete living their daily lives". With that in mind, my credentials include: Extensive training in Physiological Therapeutics, Post Graduate Training in Soft Tissue Correction, Trained in Spinal Decompression, and Clinical Extremity Treatment and Adjustment.

"I will do everything in my power to deliver world-class chiropractic care like you have come to expect with Dr. Chris and the staff of North Brunswick Chiropractic."

- Dr. Steve

Sarah Betz
Office Manager and Certified Chiropractic Assistant

I am originally from small town Iowa and have enjoyed making Wilmington my permanent home! I came to North Brunswick Chiropractic in 2017, after working in the health insurance industry.  I am passionate about giving our patients the best experience possible.  My favorite part about working at North Brunswick Chiropractic is getting the chance to know all of our patients.  When I am not in the office, I love to attend Professional Bull Riding events and enjoy watching the Clemson Tigers with my fiance and friends.   Go TIGERS!  

Kara Bonelli
Certified Chiropractic Assistant

As the newest member of North Brunswick Chiropractic's staff, it has been fun "adjusting" to my duties in the office. Since graduating from Endicott College with my Bachelor's in English in 2013, I have lived in New York, Connecticut, California, and now North Carolina...and have driven across the country twice! My passion for people, creativity, and learning new skills has landed me at NB Chiro, and receiving my Chiropractic Assistant Certification has been an exciting experience. In my free time, I love to kayak, hike, and travel with my boyfriend, Nate. I also enjoy painting, reading, cooking, and seeing live music!