Vanguard Neuro Psychiatry supports your mental wellness journey with Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy.
TMS is an FDA-cleared, non-medicated treatment for depression.
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A revolutionary approach to treating depression that works differently from traditional medications.
TMS was cleared by the FDA in 2008 for patients with Major Depressive Disorder who have not found relief from antidepressant medications. With over 5 million treatments delivered globally, it is backed by the largest clinical data set of any TMS therapy system.
Unlike systemic medications that circulate throughout your entire body and cause widespread side effects, TMS uses precisely targeted magnetic fields. It stimulates only the specific underactive areas of the brain known to control mood and depression.
TMS is an outpatient procedure that requires absolutely no surgery, no anesthesia, and no sedation. You remain fully awake and alert, reading, listening to music, or watching TV during the brief 19-37 minute sessions.
Your journey to wellness is guided by a dedicated team of Vanguard professionals. From the physician mapping your individualized treatment to the certified technician administering it daily, we provide compassionate, one-on-one support.
You will first talk with one of our intake specialists, who will collect some basic information and arrange a meeting with one of our Consult Coordinators. The Consult Coordinator can meet with you in person, over video conference, or on the phone and will review your history and explain aspects of TMS treatment.
Our treatments are covered by most major insurances. Your Consult Coordinator will also explain treatment payment options, including going over standard insurance plan criteria with you.
We will coordinate with your health insurance provider to determine benefits.
TMS is a novel approach that continues to receive recognition as a valuable therapy for treatment-resistant depression. Like any medical treatment, it's important to understand both its advantages and its limitations to make an informed decision about your mental health journey.
Several trials have demonstrated high efficacy rates, with a 70 to 80% response rate. It successfully reduces depressive symptoms where antidepressants do not yield desirable results.
It uses an electromagnetic coil outside the skull to stimulate nerve cells. It is a painless method that does not require anesthesia (unlike ECT) or involve systemic medicine.
Avoids the systemic side effects of antidepressants like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or insomnia. The most common side effect is mild scalp discomfort that fades over the first few sessions.
Individual sessions are just 20 minutes and can be worked into your daily schedule. Since there is no sedation, you can drive yourself and resume normal activities immediately after.
A full course usually lasts about 7 weeks, including a total of 36 sessions (5 sessions a week). However, the results have demonstrated long-lasting effects for many patients.
As brain activity is disrupted by electromagnetic pulses to develop new pathways, some patients experience a temporary exacerbation of depressive symptoms before adapting to altered healthy pathways.
While we are partnered with many providers, some insurers may provide limited coverage with complex eligibility criteria. Our team will assist in finding the best solution to finance your treatment.
There is a risk of symptom relapse, though we offer flexible maintenance sessions. The risk of seizure is extremely low (less than 1 in 60,000 sessions), but it is not recommended for those with a history of epilepsy.
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