We are pleased to have the opportunity to begin offering TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) for treatment resistant depression. TMS is a non-invasive brain treatment that uses small magnetic pulses to help stimulate nerve cells. TMS primarily treats depression (although has increasing evidence for indications such anxiety, OCD, and substance use disorders) and is great for those who haven’t had much luck with traditional pharmacological treatment options (medications).
TMS is a totally non-invasive treatment that uses gentle magnetic pulses to wake up the parts of your brain that depression has caused to ‘go dark’, those that have shut down and won’t get out of bed. It’s like a little reboot for your mood — no meds, no needles, and no recovery time.
You sit back, relax in a comfy chair, and let the technology do the work or any time. Sessions are quick, and you’re in and out, no problem. Although many are learning about TMS for the first time, you can feel confident in the safety of this treatment. Rest assured in that it’s been studied extensively enough to receive FDA-approval and has helped so many people finally feel better when nothing else worked.
Each TMS treatment takes about 20 to 30 minutes. Stop into the office for your treatment before work, on your lunch break, after work, or any time. There are no driving restrictions associated so you can drive yourself to and from your treatment visits. Side effects are minimal and have no known long-term effects.
TMS is usually covered by insurance, especially if you’ve already tried antidepressants that haven’t worked. Our team will help you get this figured out before we get started. If your insurance does not cover it, we offer payment plans and are happy to work with you.