Depression | TMS of the Carolinas

TMS of the Carolinas

A Premier NeuroStar Provider

About NeuroStar TMS Therapy

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is utilized by NeuroStar to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in individuals with depression. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy).

While the precise cause of depression is not known, leading scientific theories indicate it is caused by imbalances in the brain's neurotransmitters. These imbalances are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?

During the NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet that is similar in strength to one that is utilized in a (MRI) magnetic resonance imaging machine, is used to stimulate the nerve cells in the brain area that are thought to control a person's mood. These magnetic pulses can have a positive effect on an individual's brain transmitter levels which can make long-term remission possible.

Precisely targeted NeuroStar Advanced Therapy makes long-term remission possible which is why it’s the #1 choice of doctors. NeuroStar delivers the right dose to the right location, every time!

Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:

The NeuroStar therapy sessions are conducted in our NeuroStar doctor's office
You will be able to return to your normal daily activities right away
You are fully awake during the treatment sessions
There are no negative effects on your memory or sleep habits
The treatment is covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
Our team will take the upmost care in providing you with a calm, relaxing spa-like facility that always emanates positivity
You will be impressed with the comfort, convenience and quality of our state of the art facility

With more than three million treatments delivered, this proven approach to treatment is achieving remission and bringing new hope to people every day

How NeuroStar TMS Therapy Works

Here's what you can expect from a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) session:

Before Treatment

You will recline very comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned very lightly on your head.

During Treatment

NeuroStar therapy delivers precise, focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You'll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping on your head. Depending on your doctor's specific recommendations, each treatment will take approximately 19 minutes.

After Treatment

You can resume your normal daily activities immediately. Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from the treatment sessions.

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