What is TMS Therapy

About NeuroStar TMS Therapy

NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). 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, mak ing long-term remission possible.

Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:

• Therapy sessions are conducted in your doctor’s 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

With more than one million treatments performed, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day.

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How NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy Works

NeuroStar® TMS Therapy: The #1 Choice Of Doctors

NeuroStar® makes long-term remission possible. It’s safe and easy to tolerate, and has patented precision technology to ensure you receive the right dose to the right location, every time. It is the #1 TMS choice of doctors.

TMS Benefits And Advantages

• Restore normal function and reduce the symptoms of depression
• 1 out of 3 patients was free of depression symptoms completely
• Outpatient treatment that does not involve medications or surgery
• Free of Side Effects Typically Experienced With Antidepressant Medications
• Conducted in our office under the supervision of a Board-Certified Psychiatrist
• Session takes under an hour, while remaining awake, alert and sitting comfortably
• Patients do NOT have to stop taking medication in order to receive TMS
• Does Not Require Anesthesia Or Sedation. After Treatment You Can
• Return to normal activities immediately
• Covered by most insurance plans

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