Our Team

FNDcourage US & UK

Dr. Afra Moenter

Dr. Afra Moenter is the founder of FNDcourage and Boulder Center for NeuroHealth. She has been supporting individuals diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder for over 18 years. She created FNDcourage with a vision in mind to provide access to support and education to everyone worldwide. 

Founder

Amanda Hopper

Amanda is an administrative consultant for FNDcourage. She assists with the course, retreats, and general administrative support.

Administrator

Chen

Volunteer

Chen has spent more than two decades exploring the connection between the body, brain, and mind. She holds degrees in Cognitive Science and is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT), yoga teacher, and Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach (NBHWC). She offers community events for FNDcourage.

Danielle

Dr. Danielle Phoenix s a Principal Counselling Psychologist at King's College Hospital in London, specializing in Functional Neurological Disorder (FND) and functional seizures. Through her collaboration with FNDcourage, she is helping to increase education and resources to the FND community in the United Kingdom.

FNDcourage UK Coordinator

Chisum is a Nursing student in Nebraska and a volunteer for FNDcourage. She assists with retreats, workshops, and general support.

Jim

Administrative Support

Farmer Jim is a volunteer for FNDcourage and a lover of all things outdoors. He has helped with the retreats, course, and general support.

Phia

Retreat Volunteer

Phia is an art student at Seattle University and assists with the FNDcourage retreats and course.

Rose

Study Group Facilitator

Rose is a Colorado educator and PhD student. She assists with the FNDcourage course, retreats, and general projects.

Michele

Study Group Facilitator

Michele is a mom, a Memere to a five-year-old, and the human companion to a small pup named Henry. She is currently shadowing to become a study group facilitator.

Chisum

Volunteer

Ella

Social Media Marketing

Ella is a college sophomore. She assists with social media marketing and fundraising.

Lani

Study Group Facilitator, Retreat Volunteer

Lani assisted at the 2024 Adult Retreat and is a study group co-facilitator for the FNDcourage course.

Cindy

Yoga Facilitator

Cindy is a certified Yoga and Pilates instructor with more than 30 years of experience. She currently facilitates the FNDcourage Yoga sessions.

Avery

Retreat Volunteer

Avery is a social work student at the University of Texas at Austin and a volunteer for FNDcourage. She has assisted with retreats and general support.