An Integrative Approach to Functional Neurologic Disorder

Abstract

There is growing evidence supporting specific approaches to treat functional neurological disorder (FND), which commonly employ a multidisciplinary strategy guided by the biopsychosocial model and holistic perspective. Integrative Medicine and Health is an emerging specialty that brings together conventional and complementary modalities to deliver coordinated and comprehensive care. Although integrative approaches can be incorporated into existing care models, their application in the treatment of FND has not been systematically investigated, and programs employing such approaches to FND remain exceedingly rare. This study outlines the potential role of integrative care in FND. It will characterize the integrative approach and highlight its potential benefits for FND, review current evidence for relevant therapies, propose a potential clinic workflow, and illustrate its application through clinical case vignettes.

Keywords

FND - integrative medicine - CIM - CAM

Publication History

Received: 30 September 2025

Accepted: 02 December 2025

Accepted Manuscript online:
08 December 2025

Article published online:
18 December 2025

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