What is TMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy is an FDA approved, noninvasive treatment for depression. TMS stimulates the brain by using magnetic fields to activate nerve cells in the brain to relieve depression symptoms.
Multiple clinical studies have shown that TMS is an effective treatment for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), anxiety, Bipolar Depression (not currently FDA approved), and PTSD with low risk and minimal side effects. TMS is an effective treatment option for patients who have not benefitted from antidepressant medication or cannot tolerate antidepressant medication due to side effects.
Axon TMS exclusively uses NeuroStar TMS machines. During each session, a cushioned coil is precisely placed against the patient’s head while magnetic pulses deliver the therapy to the correct location that regulates mood in your brain. The patient may feel a tapping, tingling, or warming sensation where the coil is positioned. This is usually temporary and subsides with subsequent treatments. The patient is awake and alert during the treatment and may resume regular activities immediately afterward. There are no negative effects on memory or sleep, and the TMS treatment is covered by most health insurance plans.