What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS?

NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.

What is NeuroStar?

NeuroStar is a safe, effective, non-drug depression treatment that uses focused magnetic pulses, similar in strength to an MRI, to revitalize connections in an area of the brain involved in regulating your mood. When these connections are reawakened, many people experience measurable relief from their depression

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Does NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation actually work?

In a study of “real-world” outcomes (meaning actual NeuroStar patients), 83% of people who completed the full NeuroStar treatment cycle experienced a measurable decrease in the severity of their depression, and 62% of those completing treatment saw full remission – meaning their depression effectively “went away.” [1

Does it hurt?

While there may be some minor discomfort at the treatment site (where the device touches your head), it generally subsides within the first week or treatment. There is no sedation, or impact on your alertness. You can read, watch TV, or talk with your treatment coordinator during your session, and you can drive home immediately after treatment.

How does NeuroStar work?

Medical treatments for depression are usually centered around antidepressants that rely on the systems in your body to deliver relief. NeuroStar Advanced TMS treatments go right to the source of depression—your brain.

There are specific areas in your brain that control mood. When synapses in those mood-regulating areas are underactive, connections are broken and depression can result.14,15 NeuroStar revitalizes those dormant synapses, “waking up” the brain to function as it was meant to.1,12,15

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Patient Health Questionnaire

This Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-10) is a fast and simple way to assess your level of depression, and help determine if you may be suffering from a depressive disorder.

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Which insurance companies cover NeuroStar?

The following major insurance providers cover NeuroStar:

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Each insurance company will have its own eligibility requirements and coverage policies. Please check with your insurance provider to explain benefits and plan limitations.

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Craig

Craig suffered from depression for nearly 20 years before NeuroStar treatment. His depression greatly impacted with his quality of life in that it kept him from finishing college and succeeding in work. After trying many types of medication, Craig saw no symptom improvement in addition to suffering from the side effects that came with increasing the amount of medication he was taking.

After NeuroStar treatment, Craig reported his progress as “phenomenal” and that he is now able to work again and enjoy spending time with his children. He appreciated how simple TMS treatment is, in addition to its benefits, such as being a quick and relaxing process.

“Now, I feel better than I have in years. I have my life back.”

Marie

Marie had been going to therapy on and off for about 40 years before trying TMS. She had been on four different combinations of medication over the course of five or six years without long-lasting symptom relief. She suffered from many symptoms of depression, such as excessive sleeping and feelings of hopelessness.

After one month of TMS therapy, Marie reported that her feelings of depression had subsided and she felt like a different person.

“It’s been worth every penny. Absolutely worth every penny. I don’t know what else I could have done… This has saved my life. I have no doubt about that.”

Lisa Driver, MI

Kristi is a wife, mother, and real estate broker who suffered from depression for 45 years by the time she sought out TMS therapy. Having tried a handful of different antidepressants, Kristi reported that she still had a persistent “underlying” sense of depression, even while she thought the medications were working.

While undergoing treatment, Kristi began looking forward to the next session. She reported TMS therapy sessions as being relaxing and that she quickly became used to treatment. Everyone around her noticed how well her symptoms improved after TMS. In addition to Kristi’s positive results, multiple friends with depression heeded her advice and tried TMS therapy with similarly successful results.

“It’s like coming out of a shell.”