How TMS Can Help
Depression
“I'm 72 years old and I was diagnosed with depression when I was 19, so it's been over 50 years that I've struggled with depression, and it has tainted every aspect of my life. When the black cloud was hovering over my head, I just couldn't do anything. I've tried pills and pills and pills, but nothing worked completely. After TMS, I'm sleeping better, feeling more relaxed, and I'm enjoying life more."
-Sheila S., Precision TMS Patient
Our Technology
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
What Fires Together,
Wires Together
In Neuroscience, we have a saying: "What Fires Together, Wires Together."
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy, TMS, targets specific brain regions that are underactive in Major Depressive Disorder. Repeated TMS (rTMS) induces these neurons to fire again, reconnect with other neurons in that particular circuit, and restore function, thereby alleviating depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
TMS is an FDA-Approved, non-invasive, painless, and drug-free option for the treatment of a wide range of neuropsychiatric conditions.
The equipment used for TMS treatment is FDA-cleared. It generates highly focused, magnetic waves that allow us to gently stimulate specifically targeted areas of the brain. TMS Treatment protocols are FDA Approved for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), Anxious Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). TMS has also seen incredible success in improving off-label conditions such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Anxiety, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Traumatic Brain Injuries, Concussions, Sleep Disorders, and many more.
Non-invasive
TMS is pain-free and non-invasive, with no serious systemic side effects.
FDA Cleared
We only use equipment that has been cleared by the FDA.
Drug-Free
TMS is a drug-free treatment that uses electromagnetic pulses to retrain brain activity.
Precision TMS
Targeted Treatments
Powered By Research.
Driven By Results.™
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy, TMS, targets specific brain regions that are underactive in Depression. Repeated TMS gets these neurons to fire again, reconnect with other neurons in that particular circuit, and restore function, alleviating depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms.
Step 1
Evaluate
We typically conduct a 10-15 minute phone consultation to determine if you have been diagnosed with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) by a psychiatrist, see how many antidepressants you've tried, verify that you've tried talk therapy before, answer any questions you may have, and to make sure you don't have any contraindications to TMS.
If you meet the criteria for TMS, we'll initiate the paperwork for obtaining a prior-authorization from your insurance carrier.
Step 2
Mapping
Once it has been determined that you are a candidate for TMS and we have obtained a prior-authorization from your insurance carrier, we'll schedule your initial TMS Mapping and first treatment session. During this initial mapping, we'll determine your motor threshold via thumb twitch and treatment target. Once determined, we can deliver your first treatment right away. All TMS treatment parameters are approved by a licensed physician.
Step 3
Treatment
While sitting comfortably, a trained TMS technician will position the magnetic coil on your head. This coil will deliver your individualized treatment protocol to the targeted region of the brain. For depression, the target is typically the dorso-lateral prefrontal cortex (DLPFC). Based on your personal motor threshold, treatment times can range from as little as 3 minutes using the theta-burst protocol, to as long as 20 minutes.
During this time, the technician will also ask you symptom questions and conduct an assessment of progress using the PHQ-9 (depression), GAD-7(anxiety), and PCL-C (PTSD, if applicable) questionnaires.
Step 4
Evaluate Progress
During the course of your TMS treatment, we monitor your symptom progress and will make adjustments, if necessary, in order to assure the best possible outcome. A typical course of TMS is typically 6 weeks, Monday through Friday, for the first 30 sessions, followed by a taper period of 3 weeks for the final 6 sessions. Similar to a medication regimen, we want to wean you off of daily TMS gradually.
*We do offer accelerated TMS to self-pay patients since it is not yet covered by insurance plans. The accelerated course typically involves 10 sessions a day for 5 days and has demonstrated excellent outcomes.
Call Today
Call today to learn how TMS can help you
or your loved one.
Precision TMS
655 Craig Road
Suite 252
Creve Coeur, MO 63141