Be Informed Lecture: Going from Gut to Brain to Gutsy and Brainy: The Gut-Brain Connection and its Implications for health and wellness
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker: Dr. Debora E. Barchilon Monday, September 29, 2025 12:30pm Zoom. Registration is required. This lecture will cover the following topics: —Discover how the gut and brain communicate—and review the science behind the mind-body connection and the complex […]
Join Us for Release Ceremony on Sept. 17
A release ceremony is a beautiful and transformative ritual—a chance to let go of what no longer serves you. Together, we’ll release emotional burdens, limiting beliefs, and unhealthy patterns, to make space for light, hope, well-being and what truly matters moving forward. Date & Time 📍 Robert Moses Beach, Field 2 📅 Wednesday, September 17 | […]
Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA) Welcomes New York Breast Reconstruction & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (NYBRA) to its National Network
Red Bank, NJ — Aug. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Advanced Reconstructive Surgery Alliance (ARSA), the nation’s leading network of plastic and reconstructive surgeons, is proud to announce New York Breast Reconstruction & Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (NYBRA) has joined its growing consortium. This partnership expands ARSA’s presence in New York while further solidifying its position as a national leader in advanced plastic […]
LECTURE: The Healing Plate: Post-Treatment Nutrition for Body and Mind
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker: Erin Pellegrin, RD, LDN Monday, August 25, 2025 9:00 am Zoom. Registration is required. In this session, we’ll explore how nutrition can support healing and recovery after cancer treatment and surgery. Learn practical strategies to reduce inflammation, […]
A Look Inside: Restorative Tattooing
Restorative tattooing, with its various styles including decorative mastectomy tattoos and realistic nipple tattoos, has been a source of profound impact for many breast cancer survivors. These designs often signify the completion of a lengthy reconstruction process, serving as a powerful symbol of resilience and healing. Contrary to the long-held belief that tattoos are a […]
Patient Empowerment Program: New Book Club!
The Knowledge is Power Book Club is Here! This book club is a space to explore powerful books that inform, inspire, and support our healing journeys. Together, we will share insights, observations, and reflections—deepening our understanding and expanding our knowledge in community. We are excited to announce our first book selection. “Radical Hope” by Kelly […]
REGISTER: Radiation Oncology Lecture with Heather Zinkin, MD
Join us on for our next lecture as part of our Be Informed Lecture Series. Our guest speaker: Heather Zinkin, MD Monday, June 16, 2025 9:00 am Zoom. Registration is required. Please join us for this virtual session. This session covers: Why we use radiation therapy in breast cancer and who needs it? How have we […]
Welcoming Dr. Celeste Rivera: New Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program
We are delighted to welcome Dr. Celeste Rivera to our NYBRA Plastic Surgery team as the Clinical Director of the Patient Empowerment Program. With over two decades of experience as a clinical psychologist and board-certified executive coach, Dr. Rivera is renowned for her warm and empathetic approach, helping individuals reconnect with their inner strength and […]
SAVE THE DATE: The Uplifting Event
BreastReconstruction.org has announced their Inaugural Gala: The Uplifting Event on Thursday, May 8 at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, NY from 6pm to 10pm.We are proud to announce that NYBRA’s Clinical Director, Mollie Sugarman was selected as the honoree. BUY TICKETS NOW!
Drs. Israeli and Bank Featured in USA Today Editorial by American Society of Plastic Surgery
As nearly every NYBRA patient knows, there is no universal path when it comes to breast reconstruction. It is a complex road full of options that vary based on everything from a patient’s individual treatment plan, lifestyle body type, aesthetic goals, and more. The best path is the one that is tailored to your needs. […]