NeuroStar® TMS uses focused magnetic pulses (similar in strength to an MRI), to revitalize underactive areas of the brain involved in regulating mood. When these regions are underactive, depression can result. “Waking up” these regions can have a lasting effect on depression, making long-term remission from depression a reality for many people.

A real-world study reported an 83% response rate. This means that 83% of patients that completed their NeuroStar® TMS treatment cycle saw measurable improvement in their depression symptoms. The same real-world study reported a 62% remission rate. This means that 62% of patients that completed their NeuroStar® TMS treatment cycle likely wouldn’t be diagnosed with MDD if they were first being evaluated by their doctor. 

Yes, NeuroStar® TMS is a safe and FDA-cleared treatment for depression, depression with anxiety, and OCD. More than 6.4 million NeuroStar® TMS therapy treatments have been performed in over 175,000 patients, and less than five percent of clients reported any side effects. The most common side effect is a headache right after NeuroStar® TMS treatment, which goes away after the first week of sessions for most people.  

Many patients experience side effects from their medication, increasing the chance that they will stop taking them. The most common side effect with NeuroStar® is mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site. For most patients this subsides within the first week of treatment.

Most major insurances cover NeuroStar® TMS, including Medicare plans nationwide. 

Adults aged 22-70. Adolescents aged 15-21 are eligible for TMS as an add-on therapy.

NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults 22-70, as an add-on therapy for adolescents aged 15-21, and for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults aged 22-70.

NeuroStar TMS treatment is conducted in one of our New Directions Mental Health clinics. You will meet with our team for a consultation to determine your eligibility. Depending on your provider’s recommendation, a typical TMS treatment plan includes 36 sessions that each last between 19-37 minutes. Completing the full treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression. 

• Before Treatment: You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A curved magnetic coil will be positioned on your head. 
• During Treatment: You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head as the NeuroStar® coil focuses treatment precisely at the source of the depression: the brain. The patented Contact Sensing technology ensures the prescribed dose is delivered, every treatment, every pulse.  
• After Treatment: With NeuroStar® TMS you are fully awake and alert during treatment and may drive home and resume daily activities immediately afterwards. There are no negative effects on memory or sleep.