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Revolutionize Treatment with PrTMS®: Precision & Personalization
Welcome to our dedicated provider portal, where we illuminate the path toward revolutionizing mental health treatment with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and its advanced form, Precision TMS (PrTMS). Our goal is to empower you with all the information you need to refer your patients confidently and to become a part of their success story in battling depression and other mental health conditions.
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Tailored to each patient's unique brain pattern.
- Non-Invasive: A recovery path without downtime or surgery.
- Minimal Side Effects: Relief without the burden of significant side effects.
- Short Sessions: Just 20 minutes each, tailored to your busy schedule.
- Lower Dosage TMS: Minimizes side effects while maximizing results.
- EEG Brain Mapping: Visual evidence of treatment efficacy. Enhanced confidence.
Your patients medication stopped working? You're not alone.
Medications for depression can stop working after a while. When this happens, symptoms can come back for about 1 in 3 people. In these situations TMS Therapy can help.
Identifying a Candidate for TMS Therapy
TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) therapy is specifically designed for adults suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from one antidepressant medication at an adequate dose and duration.
Typical Insurance Criteria for TMS:
- Diagnosis of MDD.
- Attempted two or more medications.
- Undergone evidence-based talk therapy.
Typical Insurance Criteria for TMS:
- Have seen insufficient results from antidepressant medications.
- Have had partial responses to medications, but have not achieved full remission.
- Are unable to tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications.
- Have tried and failed one or more medication trials.
- Prefer to avoid antidepressants or seek additional treatment options.
- Have a diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder.
- (Note: TMS is not FDA-cleared for treating Bipolar Depression, Schizoaffective Disorder, or Schizophrenia.)
Potential Contraindications:
- Presence of metallic implants in the head or neck area, except for dental braces and fillings.
- A history of seizure disorders.
- Implanted medical devices, such as pacemakers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Many insurance plans cover TMS Therapy for the treatment of depression. Coverage can vary, so it’s important to verify with your specific insurance provider. Our clinic can assist in checking your coverage.
TMS Therapy is generally well-tolerated. The most common side effect is a mild to moderate headache or discomfort at the treatment site during or after sessions. These symptoms typically diminish over the first week of treatment.
A typical TMS session lasts about 20 minutes. The complete course of treatment usually consists of sessions 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks, but this can vary based on individual response.
Some patients begin to notice improvements in their symptoms within the first few weeks of treatment. However, the full benefits of TMS Therapy may not be evident until the end of the treatment course. Response to treatment varies among individuals.
TMS Therapy is typically recommended for individuals with depression or OCD who have not experienced significant improvement from antidepressant medications or who cannot tolerate their side effects. It’s also being explored for many other mental health disorders such as,
– Anxiety
– Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
– Substance Abuse Addiction
– Bipolar Disorder
– Autism
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