Personalized Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (PrTMS)
Now available in Cincinnati!
PrTMS (Personalized rapid transcranial magnetic stimulation) is a non-invasive and drug-free treatment for depression and other mental health conditions. It works by delivering a magnetic pulse to the region of your brain that regulates your moods, particularly stimulating under-active neurons that are creating the feelings of depression. The Anderson Clinic is honored to be one of only 12 clinics in the United States to offer this treatment form for patients who dislike the risks and/or side effects of oral medication or those who aren't seeing results from traditional therapy.
What is TMS?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain (neurons). Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a protocol for deriving TMS to individuals with certain mental health conditions over the course of several weeks. Both TMS and rTMS stimulate under active neurons to improve brain function and alleviate symptoms such as depression and anxiety.
How is PRTMS different?
Our brains all operate at slightly different frequencies which is why many ‘one-size fits all’ therapies fail. Personalized repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (PrTMS) utilizes objective data in the form of electroencephalograms (EEG). The EEG device takes a recording in less than 5 minutes — without the use of wires or gels. It simultaneously records activity in 19 different functional regions of the brain that control different activities, emotions, and skills. This provides objective, quantitative brain function data, which is used to create a dose-optimized TMS treatment plan.
Could PrTMS Be right for you?
PrTMS can be helpful for individuals suffering with depression, anxiety, PTSD and post-concussive syndrome especially those that haven't responded to traditional treatment. Call us today or speak with your care provider to see if PrTMS might help with your symptoms.