Continuing Education for Veterinarians · Starting Autumn 2026 (Denmark) & Spring 2027 (Germany)
– Diagnostic and Therapeutic in Animals –
An evidence-based, 2-year postgraduate training programme for veterinarians. Gain a deep neuroscientific understanding of nervous system function and acquire practical tools for clinical diagnostics and rehabilitation in horses and small animals.
About the instructor
DVM · FIBFN · FACFN · IVAS & IVCA cert.
As one of the very few veterinary professionals globally to hold both the FIBFN and FACFN Fellowship credentials — qualifications otherwise held exclusively by human neurologists and chiropractic neurologists — Maja Guldborg has spent over 20 years translating this advanced human neuroscience into structured, practical veterinary protocols. Her approach builds a rigorous scientific bridge between the latest brain research and the daily clinical realities of veterinary practice.
“Since qualifying as a veterinarian in 1996, I have been driven by a constant search for deeper knowledge. From 2004 onwards, my focus shifted entirely to understanding how the brain communicates with the body. In 2020/2021, I passed the human Fellowship examinations of both the International Board of Functional Neurology (FIBFN) and the American Chiropractic Neurology Board (FACFN).
I created this programme so that colleagues – and through them, their patients – can benefit from the results I have seen when advanced functional neurology is integrated into daily veterinary practice.
My aim is not to replace conventional diagnostics or treatment, but to supplement the clinical approach with a more detailed assessment of nervous system function.”
— Maja Guldborg, DVM, FIBFN, FACFN
Why this programme?
Many veterinarians encounter patients where traditional examinations do not fully explain the animal’s symptoms. Functional neurological assessment and rehabilitation can provide additional clinical perspectives in these cases.
Do any of these clinical scenarios sound familiar?
— The horse with diffuse movement irregularities or performance decline, where repeated lameness examinations and imaging reveal no structural findings.
— The dog with chronic pain, reduced proprioception and looks much older, despite painkilling drugs and conventional rehabilitation.
— The patient with subtle behavioural changes, touch sensitivity, or balance disturbances that do not fit neatly into the classical neurological categories.
If any of these scenarios sound familiar, functional neurology may provide the structured framework you need for a successful diagnostic and treatment strategy.
Learn to understand the brain’s role in clinical symptoms through an interdisciplinary neuroscience approach – focused on identifying and improving neurological integrity in your patients.
Gain concrete, evidence-based ways of treating Functional neurologic decompensations. Learn how to change negative plasticity in compensatory patterns to positive by optimizing the neurologic function.
Apply functional neurology directly in your clinical practice to improve neurological health and performance. Expanding your toolbox with this knowledge benefits every patient – and brings renewed satisfaction to your daily work.
Programme structure
The programme combines theory with clinical practice. Dates will be announced shortly – register your interest to be the first to receive them.
Cases from practice
Functional neurology is grounded in neuroplasticity – the brain's ability to adapt and change function in response to stimuli and experience.
Case · Equine
A 14-year-old dressage mare presented with acute stringhalt following a trauma in which the horse had become cast in the stable.
Clinical findings
Functional neurological examination revealed asymmetric dysfunction in the proprioceptive system and marked unilateral hypertonicity along the right side of the thoracolumbar spine, consistent with a central motor control decompensation rather than a localized structural lesion.
Intervention
A targeted neurorehabilitation programme was implemented, utilizing specific sensory and motor stimulation to down-regulate the abnormal spinal reflex loop and restore cortical and cerebellar integration.
✓ Normalized gait within one week. Fully symptom-free following follow-up treatments and returned to normal dressage training.
Case · Small Animal
A dog was referred for recurring episodes of rhythmic head nodding. Both MRI and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) analysis showed no significant structural findings.
Clinical findings
Functional neurological examination revealed an abnormal pupillary light reflex, suggesting autonomic dysregulation at the brainstem level, alongside subtle vestibulocerebellar asymmetry.
Intervention
A customized neurological rehabilitation programme was designed, utilizing frontal lobe, vestibular, and proprioceptive stimulation protocols to restore physiological integrity within the affected brainstem networks.
✓ According to the owner, the head-nodding episodes ceased completely following a short series of targeted treatments within the rehabilitation programme.
What others say
"She sees what others don't"
She is simply the best! I have used her for both horse and dog. She sees what others don't.
— Tina Askebjerg Madsen"Thorough, skilled and competent"
Maja is thorough, skilled and very competent. It is great to see progress.
— Gitte Muse"Highly competent and well-founded"
Highly competent and theoretically very well-founded. Friendly and approachable with great passion for her field.
— Flemming Bligaard PedersenBe the first to hear
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Registering your interest is 100% non-binding. You will simply receive priority access to the finalized module dates, the full programme curriculum, and the option to secure your place before public registration opens. Final registration closes 25 September 2026. Register your interest today to receive the full programme details and secure your place.
Questions? Contact Maja at mail@majaguldborg.dk or +45 2031 0238
Questions & Answers
The programme is aimed at veterinarians who primarily work with horses and/or dogs and wish to supplement their clinical approach with functional neurological diagnostics and rehabilitation. Experience in chiropractic or acupuncture is an advantage but not a requirement.
The programme is expected to start in autumn 2026. Exact dates for the 6 modules will be announced shortly. Register your interest to receive information first and gain access to Early Bird offers.
The programme is structured as a 2-year course with 6 modules combining theoretical teaching with clinical practice and case work. Further information about format, duration and location will be announced together with the dates.
The programme is priced at 2,000 EUR per module (excl. VAT), billed individually as each module approaches — a total of 12,000 EUR across the 2-year duration. This modular structure makes it straightforward to integrate the investment into your annual continuing education budget.
Alternatively, the full programme can be secured with a single upfront payment of 11,000 EUR (excl. VAT), representing a saving of 1,000 EUR.
Please note that travel and accommodation costs are not included in the programme fee. Payment is due 4 weeks before the start of each respective module or the full programme.
Registration closes 25 September 2026. Register your interest today to receive the full programme details and secure your place.
We understand that circumstances can change. The following cancellation terms apply:
More than 8 weeks before module start: Full refund, minus an administration fee of 100 EUR.
4–8 weeks before module start: 50% refund.
Less than 4 weeks before module start: No refund. However, your place may be transferred to a colleague at no additional cost.
Force majeure / illness: In the event of documented severe illness, either a full refund or transfer to the next available module will be offered.
Functional Neurology is applied clinical neuroscience. The programme is built directly on well-documented physiological principles of neuroplasticity — the nervous system’s ability to reorganize and adapt in response to targeted stimulation. This is the same foundational science that underpins human neurological rehabilitation medicine.
The programme employs classical neurological examination methods, but interprets findings with a focus on functional and physiological imbalances rather than exclusively structural (pathological) changes. Throughout the course, participants will review peer-reviewed literature and clinical studies supporting the rehabilitation protocols used.
Functional Neurology is not an alternative to conventional diagnostics. It is a structured, evidence-informed complement to your existing clinical framework — designed to address the cases where structural imaging and standard diagnostics do not provide a complete clinical picture.
Yes. Participants who complete all 6 modules will receive an education certificate. Further information about certification will be provided in the final programme.
The programme is primarily taught in English. International participants are welcome. Please contact us to discuss any language challenges: mail@majaguldborg.dk
Register your interest today and be among the very first to receive the full programme curriculum, confirmed module dates, and access to priority booking.
Registration for the first intake closes 25 September 2026. First module: 30–31 October 2026.
Tuition: 2,000 EUR per module (12,000 EUR total) — or 11,000 EUR for the full programme paid upfront. Excl. VAT, travel and accommodation.
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