What to Expect

Free Initial Consultation

The initial phase involves assessing the suitability of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for your condition. Axon TMS provides a complimentary initial screening conducted by our intake specialist to evaluate whether you qualify for the treatment. This assessment involves a thorough examination of your symptoms, treatment background, and potential treatment alternatives. Reach out to Axon TMS, and our team will arrange this evaluation upon your request.

Your TMS Therapy Session

Once TMS therapy has been recommended for a patient, the first treatment session will be arranged for a period lasting between 1.5 to 2 hours. Conducted on an outpatient basis, TMS treatment does not involve any form of sedation during the procedure. Patients are comfortably seated in a chair akin to those found in a dentist’s office or beauty salon.

Next, will find the treatment location. This is accomplished initial by locating the motor strip on the left side of the brain, and then causing the right thumb to twitch in response to magnetic impulse. The treatment location will take place 5.5 cm in front of this location.

From there we will determine your dose or the strength of the magnetic pulse generated by the NeuroStar TMS machine. Once your dose has been determined, you will be ready for treatment.

Treatment Sessions

During treatment, you will be reclined in the TMS chair. The magnetic coil will be gently positioned on your head. NeuroStar TMS will deliver targeted magnetic pulses directly to a specific location of the brain.

There will be a clicking sound, similar to an MRI, and you will experience a tapping sensation on your scalp. NeuroStar TMS therapy lasts 18-37 minutes and is administered 5 days per week for approximately 4-6 weeks.

After Sessions

You will be able to drive yourself home from your visits since there are no effects on memory or alertness.