TMS therapy is an innovative treatment for patients with certain mental health conditions who have not achieved relief with standard treatments. This non-invasive treatment option is also the number one doctor-recommended treatment for people with major depressive disorder, anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The team at Learning to Achieve Wellness will consult with you on the many benefits TMS therapy can offer patients with these mental health conditions in all locations.
TMS therapy is an innovative treatment for patients with certain mental health conditions who cannot achieve relief with standard treatments. This non-invasive treatment option is also the number one doctor-recommended treatment for people with major depressive disorder, anxious depression, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. The team at Learning to Achieve Wellness will consult with you on the many benefits TMS therapy can offer patients with these mental health conditions in Brandon, Brooksville, and New Port Richey.
TMS therapy is a highly safe and low-risk treatment option. As a non-surgical treatment, it requires no incisions or scarring. As a non-medication treatment, it does not cause the systemic side effects commonly associated with antidepressants and other medications for mental health.
TMS therapy is a highly safe and low-risk treatment option. As a non-surgical treatment, it requires no incisions or scars. As a non-medication treatment, it does not come with any systemic side effects that are common with antidepressants and other medications for mental health.
One important benefit of TMS therapy for our patients is that during your 19-minute treatment session, you will be awake, alert, and comfortable. Unlike invasive treatments such as surgery and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), TMS does not require any form of anesthesia or sedation during your treatment. This treatment is therefore ideal for patients who have an elevated safety risk with anesthesia or surgery.
One important benefit of TMS therapy for our patients is, during your 19-minute treatment session, you will be awake, alert, and comfortable. Unlike invasive treatments such as surgery and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), does not require any sort of anesthesia or sedation during your treatment. This treatment is therefore ideal for patients who have an elevated safety risk with anesthesia or surgery.
Unlike many competing treatments, TMS therapy requires zero downtime or recovery period following treatment. That means, immediately after your session at Learning to Achieve Wellness, you can return to your daily life, including work and social activities without disruption. This makes it easy to incorporate your treatments into your daily routine.
Unlike many competing treatments, TMS therapy requires zero downtime or recovery period post-treatment. That means, immediately after treatment session at Learning to Achieve Wellness, you can go right back to your daily life, including work and social activities with no disruption. This makes it easy to incorporate your treatments into your daily routine.
Antidepressants and other medications for mental health often come with uncomfortable or risky side effects for patients, including gastrointestinal issues, sexual dysfunction, and even suicidal ideation. Unlike medication-based treatments, including antidepressants, TMS does not cause any systemic side effects. Clinical trials have shown that mild discomfort was felt in only a handful of cases, which can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
TMS is an exciting alternative for patients who struggle with the side effects or limited effectiveness of medication treatment. You no longer need to keep switching between medications if they are not providing the results you need.
Antidepressants and other medications for mental health usually come with uncomfortable or risky side effects for patients, including GI problems, sexual dysfunction, and even suicidal ideation. Unlike medication treatment for mental health, including antidepressants, does not come with any systemic side effects. Clinical trials have proven that mild discomfort was felt in only a handful of cases, which can be easily managed with over-the-counter pain relief.
TMS is an exciting alternative for patients who struggle with the side effects or ultimate results of medication treatment. You no longer need to keep switching between medications if they are not providing the results you need.
In rigorous clinical trials, the majority of patients experienced significant improvements after completing the entire 36-day program. These studies have shown that positive results can endure for up to a year. Though we advise completing the full course, many patients have reported encouraging results as early as their first few sessions. Research has demonstrated that TMS therapy can offer rapid and long-lasting results—adding to the many benefits that TMS therapy provides to our patients.
In rigorous clinical trials, the majority of patients experienced significant improvements after completing the entire 36-day program. These studies have shown that positive results can endure for up to a year. Though we advise you complete the full course, many patients have reported encouraging results as early as their first few sessions. Research has demonstrated that can offer rapid and long-lasting results—adding to the many benefits that TMS therapy offers to our patients.
Apollo coverage is available to over 300 million Americans, and is covered in all 50 states by major insurance providers, including Medicare and Tricare. Additional financial assistance is available to qualifying patients through the Apollo Reimbursement Support program. You can learn about your personal coverage eligibility for TMS by speaking with your own insurance provider, one of our staff members at Learning to Achieve Wellness, or by connecting with a Reimbursement Support Manager.
Do you have more questions about the potential benefits of TMS therapy? You’re in the right place.
This treatment is non-surgical, drug-free, is conveniently offered in 19-minute sessions over 36 days, requires no recovery time, and has no systemic side effects. For more information about TMS, and to discover whether this treatment can help with your major depression, anxious depression, or obsessive-compulsive disorder, schedule your free consultation with Learning to Achieve Wellness.
TMS stands for transcranial magnetic stimulation. It is used to treat depression by stimulating the brain non-invasively using electromagnetic fields, similar to those produced by an MRI machine. During TMS Therapy, a magnetic field is administered in very short pulses to the part of the brain that research has demonstrated to be associated with depression. The typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
The Therapy system works by using short pulses of magnetic fields to stimulate the area of the brain that is thought to function abnormally in patients with depression. The magnetic field produces an electric current in the brain that stimulates the brain cells (neurons). This results in changes that are thought to be beneficial in the treatment of depression.
It usually takes time for healthcare insurers to establish coverage policies for newly approved treatments such as TMS. However, many commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating depression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans. See here for a full list of insurance plans that cover TMS.
TMS Therapy is non-systemic (does not circulate in the blood throughout the body), so it does not have side effects such as 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 involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of the magnetic fields used in magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. These products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells.
No, the two procedures are very different. While both are effective in the treatment of depression, there are many differences in safety and tolerability.
During TMS, patients sit in a chair and are awake and alert throughout the entire 19-37 minute procedure – no sedation is used with Advanced TMS. Patients can transport themselves to and from treatment.
In over 10,000 active treatments with the system in clinical trials, no seizures were observed. Therapy TMS was also shown to have no negative effects on memory function in these studies.
In contrast, “shock therapy,” or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), intentionally causes a seizure. Patients receiving ECT must be sedated with general anesthesia and paralyzed with muscle relaxants. Recovery from an ECT treatment session occurs slowly, and patients are usually closely monitored for minutes or a even few hours after a treatment.
Short-term confusion and memory loss are common with ECT, and long-term disruptions in memory have been shown to occur and may persist indefinitely in some people. Because of the side effects associated with ECT, a significant amount of caregiver support is required.
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