Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
NeuroStar TMS uses Transcranial magnetic stimulaton (rTMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
How does depression happens?
While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
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.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy.
- Therapy sessions are conducted in our office.
- You can return to normal activities right away.
- You are awake during treatment.
- There are no negative effects on memory or sleep.
- It’s covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
Before Treatment
You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be
positioned lightly on your head.
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.
After Treatment
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy: Depending on your doctor’s recommendation,
each treatment takes between 19 and 37 minutes.
Here’s what you can expect from a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) session