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TMS is the FDA approved(since 2008) NON-MEDICATION treatment for depression. In the latest TMS study dated May 21st, 2013 in San Francisco, has shown that 62% of patient symptoms of depression improved while 41% of patients received COMPLETE remission.

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For all depression sufferers, depression is a common, recurrent and frequently chronic disorder that is a leading contributor to functional impairment and disability. Treatment is challenging. 20-40% of patients do not benefit sufficiently from existing antidepressant interventions including trials of medications and psychotherapy.

TMS(Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is a non-systemic (does not circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body) and non-invasive (does not involve surgery) form of neuromodulation. It stimulates nerve cells in an area of the brain that has been linked to depression by delivering highly-focused MRI-strength magnetic field pulses. The treatment is available by prescription and typically administered for 4-6 weeks. TMS does not involve the use of sedation during the procedure. TMS has minimal to no side effects. Nearly 500 NeuroStar systems are now in operation across the U.S. and more than 12,000 patients have received treatment since clearance by the U.S. Food & Drug administration in 2008. For full safety information visit www.NeuroStar.com. Once the treatment is over each time you are able to go back to normal daily life.

Depression is a serious illness that affects about 20 million Americans annually. People with depression may experience a range of physically and emotionally debilitating symptoms, including anxiousness, sadness, irritability, fatigue, changes In sleep patterns, loss of interest in previously enjoyable activities and digestive problems.

**Minimal/to no side effects(slight discomfort at treatment site, seizure risk is 1 out of 30,000 treatments)

**SAFE

**Daily treatments up to 4-6 weeks

**Treatments last approx 40 minutes

FREE consulatations

Feel free to call with any questions and ask for Melissa, TMS Coordinator/R.EPT. Ask about how TMS can help treat other disorders such as Parkinsons, ADD, and OCD. 605-371-6899