Once you have expressed interest in learning more, you will have a free virtual consult with one of our TMS coordinators. This is when you can ask any questions or concerns and when we collect some necessary information for your insurance authorization. Next, you will be scheduled for an evaluation appointment with our psychiatrist, Dr. Carey. She will go through your history and determine whether or not you are a good candidate for treatment. If you qualify, the team submits and prior authorizations to your insurance and gets you on the books for your first appointment, called your "mapping." You will receive your first treatment at that time and will be scheduled for the remaining treatments.

Some individuals may start to feel results within the first week while others may not feel them until towards the end of the treatment cycle. It is important to trust the process and remind yourself that whatever you are feeling is how YOUR body is feeling/responding and that we're here to assist or adjust if needed.

We are thrilled that the FDA recently approved TMS for adolescents 15+ as a first-line adjunct treatment, meaning it can be used alongside other treatments like antidepressant medications or talk therapy, even if the patient hasn't tried other options previously.

No, TMS does not deliver any electrical shocks. It only uses magnetic pulses, similar in strength to an MRI.

TMS is covered by most major insurance providers, including Medicaid. Our TMS coordinators will look into your coverage specifics and give you an overview of your coverage at your free consultation.

TMS has one main side effect being discomfort at the treatment site. This feels different for all clients and is experienced on a spectrum. The majority of people say it feels similar to a tapping on the head. TMS therapy should not cause intolerable discomfort.

TMS does work for the majority of people who complete their treatments. 83% of people have improvement in their depression symptoms and 62% of people go into remission from their symptoms. We thoroughly screen our prospective patients to ensure they are proper candidates for the treatment.

TMs is a great option for anyone who struggles with depression, and is especially great for people who have tried antidepressants without noticeable improvements.

Positive results last for different amounts of time from person to person. Right now, clinical studies show that TMS is durable for at least 2 years after treatment. However, there are studies being done to see how long these effects last. Some people go through the program and never need to return, and others do want to come back in a few years if they notice symptoms returning.