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TMS Therapy
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in individuals with depressive symptoms during 19-minute treatment sessions. Unlike medications that are dispersed throughout the entire body, this is a targeted treatment for depression without the common side effects caused by medications.
About NeuroStar® TMS Therapy
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an *FDA-approved procedure for treating depression. Unlike ECT, which applies electricity, our TMS device employs cutting-edge technology to address the cause of depression using simple magnets.
TMS also has numerous protocols that our office uses to address a range of mental conditions. We have TMS specialists who will customize your unique program. These treatments can also be rotated to target your specific condition and make a treatment plan that is unique for you!
About one-third of people with depression have experienced little to no relief from antidepressants. TMS therapy is an *FDA-approved, non-drug treatment option for those who suffer from depression. During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
TMS Therapy for Depression
When it comes to treating depression, TMS is one of the best options. With traditional medications, success rates are fairly low, especially if the initial one or two don’t offer adequate relief. Thousands of studies have demonstrated that TMS has an 82% response rate and a 62% remission rate
Therapy Results That Last
Unlike other medication-based treatments, TMS provides long-lasting results. With medications, one must continue taking them or risk both relapse and discontinuation syndrome, which is in contrast to TMS.
Treatment with NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is easy!
With more than one million treatments performed, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day.
Therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s office
You can return to normal activities right away
You are awake during the entire treatment
There are no negative effects on memory or sleep
It’s covered by most health insurance plans
How NeuroStar® TMS Therapy Works
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BEFORE TREATMENT
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.
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DURING TREATMENT
NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head.
In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy takes 19-37 minutes and is administered 5 days a week for approximately 4-6 weeks.*
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AFTER TREATMENT
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy: Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, each treatment takes between 19 and 37 minutes.
You can resume normal activities immediately! Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions as well.
Is NeuroStar® TMS Therapy Right For Me?
We’re happy that you have decided to learn more about Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy (TMS). To help, we offer a consultation with our TMS Coordinator. This is a chance for you to learn the details of this treatment, review your symptoms and history of treatments as well as any insurance requirements.
From there, our psychiatrist will take over and develop an individualized plan using TMS therapy if it is best suited for your specific needs. If TMS therapy is a good fit, then in most cases, sessions can be scheduled within weeks after first contacting us!
Click the link below to complete a Self-Assessment Health Questionnaire. Our team will review your submission and contact you directly!
Frequently Asked Questions
TMS Clinical Trials & Academic Studies
*The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary. Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.
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