FMD Specialists and Resources
​Dr. Hiral Shah is an assistant professor of neurology at the Columbia University Division of Multispecialty Neurology. She diagnoses and manages patients with FMD and functional neurologic disorders in general.
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Dr. Hiral Shah
Columbia Doctors
155 White Plains Road
Tarrytown, NY 10473
​Neurological Institute of NY
710 W 168 St
New York, NY 10032
212-305-1303
Dr. Erica Kaplan is a licensed psychologist and clinical neuropsychologist. She has a private practice in New York. Dr. Kaplan provides psychotherapy to individuals with FMD and functional neurologic disorders in general.
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Dr. Erica Kaplan, PhD
113 University Place
New York, NY 10003
347-637-8150
Dr. Christian Amlang is a movement disorders neurologist at the SUNY Downstate. His clinics are at Maimonides Medical Center and Kings County Hospital. He diagnoses and follows individuals with FMD in his clinic.
Dr. Christian Amlang
SUNY Downstate
450 Clarkson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11203
718-283-7470
Danielle Kipnis specializes in yoga, creative movement, mindful alignment, and strength building that is grounded in anatomy and physiology. Classes are built around a keen understanding of movement science, breath, and body awareness. Practitioners are led through an empowering, artistic flow, that leaves them feeling centered, calmed, and energized. Her individualized sessions use yoga as a means to deepen awareness of and connection to our body/somatic selves. Generally, sessions will combine breathing, postures (seated and standing), and and mindfulness mediation. However, each session is tailored to an individual’s needs. She teaches private and semi-private yoga and movement, as well as group classes throughout the New York City area.
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Danielle Kipnis
NYC
Please contact Danielle Kipnis through her website
Dr. Zachary Grin is a physical therapist and private practice owner in New York City. He specializes in providing evaluation, treatment, consultation, and medicolegal services for adolescents and adults living with FMD and other functional neurological disorders. Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Grin frequently delivers national and international presentations to hospital departments and physical therapy programs, empowering them to provide a new standard of care for people living with FMD.​
Dr. Zachary Grin, PT, DPT
NYC
646-397-2416
Dr. Julian Agin-Liebes is an assistant professor of neurology at the Columbia University Division of Multispecialty Neurology. He diagnoses and manages patients with FMD.
Dr. Julian Agin-Liebes
Neurological Institute of NY
710 W 168 St
New York, NY 10032
212-305-1303
Dr. Micah Savin is a federally-funded Research Scientist and Clinical Neuropsychologist at Columbia University whose clinician scientist contributions have been acknowledged by elite sector organizations across the globe. Micah's expertise lies in providing neuroscience-informed interventions to optimize brain health and wellbeing in the context of development, aging, and medical conditions - particularly functional movement disorders. Daily, they leverage cutting-edge research to improve the lives of patients. Therapeutically, Micah approaches patients in a genuine, empathetic, and directive manner with a focus upon individualized third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies (e.g., DBT, ACT, MBSR). In doing so, they prioritize evidence-based care that fosters agency and recognizes patients’ inherent ability for growth.​
Dr. Micah Savin, PhD
535 East 78th Street, New York, NY 10075
929-432-8762
Max Byck, LMHC-LP
Max Byck is a License Mental Health Counselor (LP) based in Midtown, Manhattan. He works in a private practice where is specializes in FND, OCD, and Neurodivergence treatments. He uses a variety of modalities to work with his clients on personal and individual levels. He holds a space of safety and trauma-informed compassion in his work. He believes that the work comes from the relationship, presence, and authenticity that he and his clients are able to develop together. He sees clients both in-person and virtually.
Triska Psychotherapy, 208 E. 31st Street, Bsmt New York, NY 10016
(646) 856-9599
FMD Website Resources
Neurosymptoms.org​
A website created by Professor Jon Stone for individuals with functional neurologic disorders. Excellent resources to find out more about symptoms, current research, treatment options and much more.
The official website of the FND Hope organization. This is registered charity by patients for patients with functional neurological disorders. Excellent resources to find out more about symptoms of FMD and how to manage them. Also a good way to connect to other patients.
The official website of the Functional Neurological Disorder Society. This is an association of healthcare professionals and members of the lay public who are interested in functional neurological disorders.