A Path Forward With Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

FND symptoms don’t have to control your life—specialized care can help your nervous system reset and life feel more predictable.

FND is a neurological condition caused by changes in how brain networks communicate—not its structure. The brain and body are structurally intact, but disrupted signaling can produce real physical symptoms, even when standard imaging or tests appear normal. These symptoms are not “made up” or a sign of weakness—they reflect a nervous system that needs individualized support.

We believe you and your symptoms are real, and we’ll work together to help you better understand and manage your symptoms.

FND includes several distinct subtypes or presentations:

  • FMD affects how your body moves. Symptoms one may experience include movements like tremors, jerky movements, difficulty walking, muscle weakness, involuntary muscle contractions.

  • Persistent Postural-Perceptual Dizziness (PPPD) is a chronic condition of persistent imbalance, dizziness or motion sensitivity that can significantly impact daily life. Symptoms of PPPD are often triggered by visual environments, movement and posture changes.

  • Functional seizures are a type of functional neurological symptom that result from the disruption in how the brain and body communicate. Symptoms may include physical symptoms of eye closure, head movements, jerking, hyperventilation. The one experiencing the functional seizure might report symptoms of dissociation, lightheadedness, dizziness, numbness / tingling, heart racing, and temperature changes.

  • CRPS is a pain condition that often develops after an injury, involving pain that is disproportionate to the original injury. Symptoms of CRPS include high sensitivity to touch, burning pain, swelling, motor changes, and more.

Rewire Through Neuroplasticty

Your brain is adaptable. Just as your brain networks can be altered to disrupt how your brain is sending and processing signals, we can use that same principle to create healthy pathways. Through carefully graded exercises and movement retraining, physical therapy helps the brain develop new connections. This is the science of neuroplasticity, central to FND treatment.

How Does NeuPath Address Your FND Symptoms?

Support Nervous System Regulation

By monitoring and supporting autonomic regulation, we can gain valuable insight into how your nervous system responds to different events. In the clinic we track your Heart Rate Variability (HRV) in real-time to help identify patterns and improve self-regulation. These tools empower individuals to build awareness and manage symptoms independently.

Restore Sensory Function

FND can cause altered sensory system processing, affecting how you feel in your body day to day. If you are experiencing disproportionate pain levels, difficulty sensing where your body is in space, dizziness with movement or other sensory symptoms, physical therapy will play a key role in retraining the sensory system.

Improve Physical Function

Individuals may be experiencing a variety of physical challenges, including muscle weakness, neural tension, hypermobility and pain. These symptoms can significantly alter your ability to move freely, perform daily tasks and maintain an active lifestyle. Physical Therapy focuses on restoring physical function and reducing pain through targeted, individualized treatment strategies

A Different Path Forward

Living with FND can feel confusing, but care should have clarity.

FND symptoms are real, and recovery is possible.

Schedule a free consultation to see if this approach is right for you.