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An Embodied Approach to the Treatment of Pediatric and Adult Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

02/24/2026

Meet Dr. Afra Moenter, Founder & Clinical Director of Boulder Center for NeuroHealth

With more than three decades of experience, Dr. Moenter brings a deeply integrative and compassionate approach to healing. She believes that meaningful connection, paired with body-centered therapeutic work, is essential for restoring nervous system balance.

Her work blends mindful relational presence with evidence-informed, body-based modalities including biofeedback, mindfulness practices, and polyvagal-informed interventions. This holistic approach supports clients in building regulation skills, reducing symptoms, and reconnecting with their inherent capacity for healing.

Dr. Moenter holds a Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Sciences (Psychology & Neuropsychology) and has advanced training in Gestalt Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy®, Hakomi Somatics, and Trauma Dynamics.

Learn more about Dr. Moenter and the work at Boulder Center for NeuroHealth:
https://www.boulderneurohealth.com/about/

02/20/2026

Dr. Moenter offers individual consultation for experienced clinicians working with Functional Neurological Disorder, epilepsy, and non-epileptic seizures.

Her approach to clinical mastery integrates mindfulness practice, a deep understanding of the psychotherapeutic process, and the thoughtful use of complementary interventions. This framework encourages flexibility, creativity, and innovation beyond traditional mental versus neurological models of illness.

Consultation is available for clinicians seeking to expand their knowledge, strengthen clinical confidence, and deepen their work with individuals living with FND. Dr. Moenter also emphasizes the importance of healing presence, supporting clinicians in cultivating balance, self-care, and meaning in their work.

To learn more about consultation services, click the link below.
https://boulderneurohealth.com/consultation-for-clinicians/

02/17/2026

Movement Education is a core part of care at Boulder Center for NeuroHealth.

With more than 45 years of experience in dance, yoga, meditation, and mindful movement, Dr. Moenter integrates embodied practices into her work with Functional Neurological Disorder. Clients explore safe and supported movement in a dedicated space designed for curiosity and gradual skill development.

Using floor mats, ballet bars, yoga balls, and sensory tools, the focus is on rebuilding motor control, strengthening body awareness, and supporting nervous system regulation through guided, playful exploration.

02/15/2026

Healing does not require perfection or constant effort. It occurs when the nervous system is provided with the right support, time, and conditions to adapt. With a regulation-based approach, new patterns can form and lasting change is possible.

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, we work with the nervous system’s capacity for learning and resilience, even after long-standing symptoms.

02/06/2026

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, healing is about building strength, resilience, and adaptability.

We support autonomy and choice, encouraging clients to take an active role in their care and make informed decisions about their well-being. Our strength-based approach helps individuals recognize their existing resources and inherent capacity for healing.

Through education, self-reflection, and nervous system–informed strategies, we help clients build regulation skills, adaptability, and resilience that support lasting progress.

02/03/2026

Paying attention to how fast you’re breathing can make a meaningful difference in nervous system regulation. Rapid or shallow breathing may increase physiological arousal, which can worsen functional neurological symptoms.

Noticing your breathing speed is one important first step. When you begin to slow your breath, especially the exhale, you send signals of safety to the nervous system, supporting greater stability and regulation over time.

This kind of awareness-based skill is a foundational part of the nervous system–focused care we use at Boulder Center for NeuroHealth.

01/29/2026

Breathing directly affects the nervous system and brain function. Chronic over-breathing, also known as hyperventilation, can contribute to functional neurological symptoms, including functional seizures, by disrupting carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels in the body.

Many people are unaware that their breathing patterns may be worsening symptoms. With guidance, optimal breathing can be learned, and nervous system stability can improve.

At the Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, we utilize Respiratory Biofeedback and the CapnoTrainer to help individuals recognize over-breathing patterns and learn how to regulate their breathing chemistry.

To learn more, contact our office at 303.258.1116 or email at office@boulderneurohealth.com

01/27/2026

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, healing happens through the integration of mindfulness, movement, and nervous system regulation.

Our NeuroHealth Process supports present-moment awareness through relational mindfulness, breathing biofeedback, meditation, and grounding techniques. We also use tools such as progressive muscle relaxation, guided imagery, and somatic movement to support emotional regulation and address dissociation that is often part of Functional Neurological Disorder.

By combining mindfulness-based cognitive therapy with somatic and expressive therapies, we take a comprehensive approach to healing. Through body-based practices such as movement, yoga, sensory processing, and breathwork, we help the nervous system regain balance, build resilience, and release stored stress and trauma.

01/19/2026

Healing is not about forcing progress. It’s about creating the conditions the nervous system needs to adapt, learn, and change.

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, our work is grounded in safety, regulation, and individualized care, supporting recovery at the nervous system level.

Learn more at: https://boulderneurohealth.com/

01/16/2026

Sensory Motor Arousal Regulation Treatment (SMART) is a movement-based therapy designed to support those who have experienced complex trauma.

SMART uses therapeutic tools such as weighted blankets, balance beams, fitness balls, and large cushions in guided, shared play. This approach supports natural self-regulation, attachment-building, and the embodied processing of traumatic experiences.

By engaging both body-based and cognitive neural pathways, SMART helps regulate arousal, expand emotional tolerance, and strengthen interpersonal connections.

SMART is recognized as an Evidence-Based Practice and meets SAMHSA guidelines for child trauma treatment. Learn more about how it is used at Boulder Center for NeuroHealth at: https://boulderneurohealth.com/neurohealth-process/

01/14/2026

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, we focus on a nervous system–based approach to FND care, helping the brain and body regain regulation, flexibility, and function over time.

Support, understanding, and evidence-informed treatment matter.
There is hope.

Learn more about our process here:
https://boulderneurohealth.com/neurohealth-process/

01/09/2026

Recovery from neurological conditions is about more than muscles. It’s about how the brain and nervous system learn and adapt.

Neurorehabilitation using Virtual Reality (VR) provides a safe, engaging way to practice movement and rebuild motor control. Through guided experiences, the nervous system can explore new patterns and strengthen the connection between brain and body.

At Boulder Center for NeuroHealth, we use VR as part of a personalized, interdisciplinary approach to support functional movement, nervous system regulation, and recovery for individuals with FND and related conditions.

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3450 Penrose Place, Suite 140
Boulder, CO
80301

Telephone

+1 3032581116

Website

http://www.boulderneurohealth.com/

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