NeuroStar TMS is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, a non-drug treatment for major depression. TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to.
It is not a drug, “shock” therapy, or surgery. It is a safe, effective treatment for MDD without the common side effects of medication. It has also been proven to be helpful in treating MDD with anxious depression and for people struggling with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).
NeuroStar is an easy in-office experience and covered by many insurance companies. Patients are awake and fully alert during treatment sessions. A session lasts as little as 19 minutes per day, you can resume normal activities immediately after treatment and just 36 treatment sessions to completion.
TMS uses focused magnetic pulses to safely and effectively treat the areas of the brain involved in regulating mood. These magnetic pulses “wake up” those areas in the brain to help the brain work the way it should. It’s like physical therapy for the brain.
Many insurance companies cover NeuroStar TMS treatments. Speak with your insurance company to find out if your plan covers NeuroStar or call our office and we would be happy to reach out to your insurance company for you. Financing options may be available for patients whose treatment is not covered by insurance.
