NeuroStar TMS Therapy In Norwood, MA
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Therapy
What Is NeuroStar TMS Therapy?
NeuroStar Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Therapy is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive procedure that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in
mood regulation. Unlike medications, TMS doesn’t circulate systemically, so there’s no risk of sedation or the common side effects associated with antidepressants. Treatments are quick—typically 19–37 minutes—and you can resume your normal activities immediately afterward.
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About NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to activate specific regions of the brain that tend to be less active in people with depression. This therapy is not electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
Although the precise cause of depression is still not fully understood, the most widely accepted scientific view is that it involves imbalances in neurotransmitters. These are chemical messengers responsible for communication between brain cells.
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnetic coil, comparable in strength to those used in MRI technology, delivers targeted pulses to nerve cells in areas of the brain associated with mood regulation. These pulses may help rebalance neurotransmitter activity and support the possibility of lasting remission.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is designed to be straightforward:
• Sessions take place in a NeuroStar provider’s office
• You can resume normal activities immediately after treatment
• You remain awake and alert during each session
• No known negative impact on memory or sleep
• Covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare and TRICARE
With over three million treatments administered, this advanced approach to depression care continues to offer renewed hope to patients seeking long-term relief.
Who Is It For?
TMS Therapy may be right for you if you:
- Have depression that hasn’t fully responded to medication. Many patients see significant improvement when traditional antidepressants alone fall short.
- Are looking to minimize medication side effects. TMS offers relief without weight gain, sexual dysfunction, or drowsiness.
- Seek a long-term solution. Clinical studies show TMS can produce sustained benefits, reducing relapse rates.
- Need a convenient outpatient option. Our Norwood clinic provides a comfortable setting and flexible scheduling to fit your life.
A safe, effective depression treatment without the common side effects of medication.
We tailor each TMS treatment plan to your individual clinical needs, ensuring care is personalized throughout the course of treatment.
TMS therapy is provided by trained medical professionals using FDA-cleared technology designed specifically for the treatment of depression.
All TMS sessions are conducted in-clinic and do not require anesthesia, sedation, or recovery time, allowing patients to resume normal activities immediately after each visit.
We also accept most insurance plans for TMS therapy, helping make this evidence-based treatment more accessible to eligible patients.
How Can TMS Therapy Help?
- Rapid symptom improvement. Many patients report feeling better after just a few sessions.
- Long-term mood stabilization. Studies demonstrate sustained remission in a significant number of patients.
- Enhanced cognitive function. By targeting key brain regions, TMS can improve attention, memory, and executive function.
- Boosted quality of life. Relief from depression often restores motivation, relationships, and overall well-being.
Why Choose Onward Psychiatry in Norwood?
- Board-Certified Experts. Our Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners specialize in TMS and mood disorders.
- State-of-the-Art Facility. Enjoy a private, welcoming environment designed for your comfort and confidentiality.
- Personalized Care. We tailor each treatment plan to your unique needs and monitor your progress closely.
- Local Convenience. Serving patients throughout Norwood, Westwood, and the MetroWest area with flexible scheduling.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typi-cally used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication.
How does TMS work?
TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.
How long is TMS treatment?
A typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.
Is TMS Therapy covered by my insurance?
A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating de-pression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.
Is TMS Therapy a good alternative for patients who cannot tolerate the side effects of antidepressant medications?
TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.
Is TMS Therapy like other alternative therapies that use magnets to treat some illnesses?
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells is a key part of why TMS is so effective.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
Important Safety Information
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
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