TMS Therapy has proven to be safe and effective in treating patients who were suffering from Major Depressive Disorder. This therapy was studied in adult patients, all of whom had not been receiving satisfactory improvement with previous treatments. Depression Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:  Depression Treatment & TMS Therapy  TMS ( transcranial magnetic …

How Does TMS Therapy Work? Magnetic pulses generate strong, brief magnetic fields that are identical to those generated by MRI machines. A treatment coil is placed on the patient’s head to deliver fields to the left prefrontal cortex, which is involved in mood regulation.  Magnetic pulses traveling through the brain only reach a small portion …

Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is becoming popular as a treatment for therapy-resistant depression. That is because it has dramatically reduced the symptoms of depression in cases where psychotherapy and medications have failed. At our practice, we offer the most comfortable TMS procedure. With TMS therapy, our team can help treat the underlying cause of your …

Antidepressant medications and psychotherapy are the standard treatment for severe cases of depression. Nonetheless, these treatments are not effective for all patients. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS is used as a substitute treatment in these situations.  How long does it take for TMS Therapy to be effective? In most cases, the patients’ recovery time depends solely …

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-approved procedure for treating depression. Unlike ECT, which applies electricity, our TMS device employs cutting-edge technology to address the cause of depression using simple magnets. TMS also has numerous protocols that our office uses to address a range of mental conditions.  We have many TMS specialists who will customize …

A patient undergoing TMS therapy for depression sits in a chair while a helmet is placed gently on his or her head. An electromagnetic coil inside the helmet delivers brief magnetic fields to stimulate brain cells that are ‘asleep’ as a result of a major depressive disorder. Patients undergoing TMS therapy for depression are fully …

For several years, electroconvulsive therapy ECT has been the go-to for treating depression when first-line treatments fail. However, because ECT is difficult to endure due to how it affects cognition and memory, newer treatment options like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation TMS has been developed. At our practice, our TMS procedure has proven to be effective in …

Addiction to prescribed drugs has escalated in Florida and opiate addiction is among the largest problem both for those who are addicted, and for Tampa, Florida officials who are combating the issue of the illegal use of pharmaceuticals. According to the Hillsborough County Medical Examiner’s Office, prescription drug abuse has become more fatal than abuse …

Depression symptoms are traditionally treated with psychotherapy and antidepressant medications, and these treatments are considered the first-line treatments. Specifically in the case of antidepressants, these medications are thought to increase the levels of under-performing neurotransmitters in the brain. While these changes have a positive effect for many, medications do not work for all and even …

An initial complimentary consultation will be scheduled with our TMS Coordinator to educate you on the details of TMS treatment, review your symptoms, treatment history, and insurance requirements. From there you will be scheduled to see our TMS physician to develop your TMS treatment plan. If TMS is the right treatment for you, treatment sessions …