rTMS
- Session Time
- 20-40 minutes per session
- Typical Course
- 36 sessions over 4-6 weeks
Standard repetitive TMS delivers magnetic pulses to targeted brain regions, most often the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, with a gradual treatment schedule.
TMS / rTMS Therapy
Transcranial
Magnetic Stimulation
Non-invasive brain stimulation for depression and neurological conditions. No needles, no medications, no anesthesia, and no downtime.
About Treatment
What Is TMS?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain involved in mood, pain, attention, and recovery. The treatment is performed while you are awake and seated.
Brain Spine Health offers standard rTMS and shorter Thetaburst protocols. Thetaburst is a specialized option for patients who may benefit from a much shorter session time and a focused accelerated schedule.
Treatment is non-invasive and medication-free. Patients can usually drive themselves home and return to normal activities immediately after each visit.
Where depression follows a head injury, TMS is usually one part of a wider plan. Our neurology & tbi care covers the evaluation side of it — imaging review, qEEG, VNG, and vestibular rehabilitation.
Conditions We Treat
FDA-cleared
- Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)
- OCD
- Anxious depression
- Smoking cessation
- PTSD
- Migraine with aura
Supported by research
- Alzheimer's disease
- Autism
- Bipolar disorder
- Chronic pain
- Parkinson's disease
- Post-stroke rehabilitation
- Negative symptoms of schizophrenia
Protocol Options
TMS Protocols
Clinic Specialty
Thetaburst / Stanford Protocol
- Session Time
- 3-4 minutes per session
- Typical Course
- 50 sessions over 5 days
Our clinic specializes in intermittent Thetaburst Stimulation, a focused protocol designed to deliver treatment in short sessions with an accelerated course.
Accelerated Thetaburst
- Session Time
- 3-4 minutes per session
- Typical Course
- A complete intensive course in 1 day
Accelerated Thetaburst may be considered for patients seeking a compressed treatment timeline, depending on clinical fit and treatment goals. May be combined with D-cycloserine to enhance neuroplasticity.
Pioneering Research
Brain Stimulation | March–April 2023
The Role of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in Treating Depression After Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Harpreet Singh is its author. A retrospective study evaluating excitatory rTMS for depression in adults with traumatic brain injury or post-concussion syndrome, reporting significant reductions in depression severity on standard depression scales.
Read the Full ArticleThe Process
How Treatment Works
01
Evaluation
We review your symptoms, history, medications, and treatment goals.
02
Protocol Selection
Your physician recommends rTMS, Thetaburst, or another appropriate protocol.
03
Mapped Sessions
Targeted magnetic stimulation is delivered while you remain awake and comfortable.
04
Monitoring
Response and sensitivity are tracked so the plan can be adjusted when clinically appropriate.
FAQ
Common Questions
TMS is typically painless. Some patients notice tapping or mild scalp sensitivity during treatment, but pain is uncommon and usually brief when it occurs.
No. TMS is non-invasive brain stimulation. There are no needles, no medications administered during the procedure, no anesthesia, and no surgical incision.
Response varies by diagnosis and protocol. Many patients notice changes during the treatment course, while others improve after completing the full series.
Please call (725) 316-5970 for pricing. Personal injury lien billing is also available.
Begin Your TMS Consultation
Same-week evaluations available. Cash-pay and personal injury lien options.