TMS Therapy
Why TMS therapy could be for you
TMS therapy is a type of neuromodulation treatment that provides a different approach to treating your depression. You could be an ideal candidate if you have tried multiple anti-depressants and suffered many different side effects or only achieved minimal or partial relief. TMS therapy could be a great adjunct to your existing treatment and enhance your mental health recovery.
What is TMS therapy?
FDA-Approved Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), involves the use of short pulses of magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It is a noninvasive nonsystemic (non-drug) method to assist in improving the symptoms of depression and OCD, without any of the negative side-effects delivered by certain medicines.
The magnetic pulses which aren’t stronger than those generated by an MRI, pass freely through the skull to generate an electric current in the brain that elicits neurons to fire and stimulate surrounding brain cells. Recent studies shows that almost 60% of patients with treatment resistant major depressive disorder respond positively to TMS therapy.
More About TMS Therapy
TMS Treatments will flow smoothly with your daily schedules and demands
Our staff is dedicated to your care. From your first assessment, you will experience our warmth, acceptance and support all the way through your treatments. Here are some of the benefits you can expect during your TMS journey.
- TMS therapy is non-invasive with minimal to zero side-effects.
- No negative effects on memory or sleep
- The treatments are short and you’re awake during treatment
- You’d be able to resume normal daily activities like driving yourself home after treatment.
- It’s covered by most health insurance plans
Here's How TMS therapy works
Here's what you can expect from a TMS session
Before treatment
Our patients look forward to their sessions in the caring environment provided by NeuroMod Health. Once everything is ready, you’ll be guided to our comfortable treatment room with options to watch TV, listen to music or chat with our friendly staff!
The doctor will determine the ideal stimulation, intensity and length of treatment. The average length of treatment is 6-7 weeks.
During Treatment
The coil is placed at a specific location determined during the assessment stage of your journey. Then, once you are ready, focused magnetic stimulation is delivered directly to the target areas of the brain.
You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head. Treatments last between 3 to 37.5 minutes depending on your specific need, as prescribed by the physician.
After Treatment
Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions. You can also continue with other routine activities which means you can resume work and won’t need to miss an entire day.
FAQ
FDA-Approved Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), involves the use of short pulses of magnetic energy to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It is a noninvasive nonsystemic (non-drug) method to assist in improving the symptoms of depression and OCD, without any of the negative side-effects delivered by certain medicines.
The magnetic pulses which aren’t stronger than those generated by an MRI, pass freely through the skill to generate an electric current in the brain that elicits neurons to fire and stimulate surrounding brain cells
What other client’s had to say about our TMS therapy sessions
Jillian Acevedo
I had a great experience at NeuroMod Health! Everyone was so kind and caring from day one. Dr Shabbir has such great bedside manner.
She took her time and made sure she answered all my questions and even checked in from time to time to make sure I was doing ok. Melissa was so thoughtful and amazing.
She always went above and beyond to make my experience a great one and always did it with a smile. Dania did my last treatment and was so great and mirrored the same kindness and thoughtfulness I had experienced with Melissa.
I couldn’t be more happy with the staff and my treatments.
Anonymous
Are you suffering from depression or anxiety that makes you feel hopeless and helpless and all alone?
I highly recommend NeuroMod TMS for anyone suffering from depression and/or anxiety. I was not recommended by my doctor, but I researched the procedure and decided to try it on my own. I could not be more pleased with my decision!
I had to gather my courage to walk into that lovely, peaceful office for the first time in order to get information. I wasn’t yet sure of the details, or whether I would actually go through with TMS.
When I walked in, I was warmly greeted by Melissa Neyfeldt, whose warm welcome and calm demeanor immediately put me at ease.
She was there to answer my questions and verified that my insurance would pay for the entire series of treatments. Never once was I pressured or felt uncomfortable.
She then showed me the treatment room, where you sit in a chair similar to a dentist chair, and lean back and relax.
I was very happy to know that each treatment would only last 3 1/2 minutes! Who doesn’t have 3 1/2 minutes a day to change your life?
If you decide to go forward, as I did that very first day, you get one treatment five days per week. I chose a time that was convenient for me to come every Monday through Friday. Should something come up, the staff is more than willing to accommodate you and change the time of your appointment.
Please don’t be hesitant about coming Monday through Friday. Because I stuck to a set schedule, it was just a normal part of my day. Driving to the treatment each weekday was a very small price to pay for state-of-the-art treatment for depression that NeuroMod provides. Combine that with the first rate doctors, coordinator, technician, therapist, and staff who devote their time and attention to just you whenever you are there. And due to the warm reception I received from the ever-cheerful and knowledgeable Melissa and Daniella, the TMS coordinators, who handle all paperwork and insurance, (Yes! You read that correctly! I never had to fill out any insurance paperwork or call my insurance company!) and Eshah, the truly empathetic TMS technician, I looked forward to my appointments. I will never forget Eshah’s sincere caring, always making sure I was comfortable before beginning my session, and her wise suggestions on how to implement my treatments with things to do at home. Because of all of the positivity I was given each day, I actually missed coming on the weekends.
The tranquil and calming atmosphere, and privacy, made me feel 100% comfortable. I was always greeted with a smile, encouraging words, and praise. The staff made me feel valued and cared about. Both Daniella and Eshah showed an abundance of compassion and thoughtfulness. And when I was feeling down, Eshah, Daniella, and Melissa we’re always there to lift me up. Before and after my 3 1/2 minute session, they always checked in with me to see how I was doing, how did I feel the day before, did I get a good nights sleep, etc.
Dr Shabbir met with me several times over the course of my treatment. She was extremely kind, caring, and professional. She thoroughly familiarized herself with what medication I was taking. It really did matter to her how I was doing.
The therapist Annette Oachs is warm, kind, and an excellent listener who soon feels like a friend.
The entire staff at NeuroMod now feels like a family to me.
So, basically, there is no downside to coming, and you will receive a reason to feel hope and live your best life again!
