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About NeuroStar® TMS Therapy

NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target main areas of the brain that are hypoactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the definite cause of depression is not known, the main scientific theory is that depression is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
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What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?

During the NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine stimulates 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, making long-term remission possible.

Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is simple:

  • Therapy sessions are conducted in your NeuroStar clinic
  • 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, including Medicare and Tricare

With more than three million TMS therapies delivered, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day.

How NeuroStar® TMS Therapy Works

What you can expect from a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) session:

Before Treatment

You’ll recline comfortably in the NeuroStar treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.

During Treatment

NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You’ll experience a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head.

After Treatment

NeuroStar Advanced Therapy: Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, Each treatment session should take approximately 19 minutes, but in some cases may vary based on your doctor’s recommendation.

You can resume normal activities immediately following your daily treatment sessions.
Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions. In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy typically takes 19 minutes and is administered 5 days a week for approximately 4-6 weeks.*

TMS Testimonials

“ When I was depressed, I felt hopeless, and it was impossible for me to connect with other people. Thanks to NeuroStar, those years are behind me. ”
— Molly
“ NeuroStar made such a difference. All of a sudden I felt empowered, I felt strong, I felt like I wasn’t a victim anymore. ”
— Debbie
“ It’s like coming out of a shell. There are so many people who suffer from depression who can be helped by NeuroStar. ”
— Kristi

Frequently Asked Questions

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication.
TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.
A typical initial course of treatment is about 19 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognize the effectiveness of treating depression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells is a key part of why TMS is so effective.