What TMS Treats
Lado Healing Institute
Conditions Treated With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS, is a noninvasive treatment option used for certain mental health conditions that have not responded well to medication alone. At Lado Healing Institute, we use TMS as part of a structured psychiatric approach that focuses on symptom reduction, functional improvement, and long‑term stability. Our providers carefully evaluate each patient to determine whether TMS is an appropriate option based on diagnosis, treatment history, and overall mental health needs.
TMS is most commonly used to treat major depressive disorder and may also be considered for other conditions when clinically appropriate. Treatment is performed in an outpatient setting and does not require anesthesia or recovery time, allowing patients to return to normal activities after each session. If you are struggling with symptoms that have not improved with traditional treatment,
call today to learn whether TMS may be right for you.
How Does TMS Work?
Through a magnetic coil, the NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS system generates highly concentrated, magnetic fields which turn on and off very rapidly. These magnetic fields are the same type and strength as those produced by a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine.
The treatment coil is applied to the head above the left prefrontal cortex. This part of the brain is involved with mood regulation, and therefore is the location where the magnetic fields are focused. These magnetic fields do not directly affect the whole brain; they only reach about 2-3 centimeters into the brain directly beneath the treatment coil. As these magnetic fields move into the brain, they produce very small electrical currents. These electrical currents activate cells within the brain which are thought to release neurotransmitters like serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine. Since depression is thought to be the result of an imbalance of these chemicals in the brain, TMS can restore that balance and, thus, relieve depression.
Some of the Many Benefits of TMS Therapy, A Proven Non-Drug Treatment
FDA-Approved
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Non-Invasive
No Risk of Drug Side-Effects
Not ECT
Long-Lasting Relief
Covered by Insurance
Proven to Work
NeuroStar TMS Therapy
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is the first non-systemic and non-invasive outpatient depression treatment cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for patients who have not benefited from prior antidepressant treatment. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS uses highly focused, pulsed magnetic fields to stimulate function in targeted brain regions.
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy TMS is:
- Non-invasive, meaning that it does not involve surgery. It does not require any anesthesia or sedation, as the patient remains awake and alert during the treatment.
- Non-systemic, meaning that it is not taken by mouth and does not circulate in the bloodstream throughout the body.
