TMS Success · St. George, Utah
The next step is simple.
Find new hope in our alternative treatment option for depression. Non-invasive, no medication, and built for people who have already tried a lot.
What our patients say
“Amazing!!! TMS therapy has done wonders for me. My family has even noticed a huge difference. I love this and recommend this to everyone!!”
“I have noticed a great difference! I feel peaceful and I have noticed a new level of consciousness that leads me to realize what triggers my anxiety and prevents me from falling into dispair.”
“Tms helped me sooo much with my depression and anxiety! I highly recommend it. The staff here are so nice and caring and make you feel like family. I’m so glad I decided to try this!”
Reviews carried over from tmsofstgeorge.com. Individual results vary; these are personal experiences, not a promise of outcome.
What it is
TMS, in plain terms
TMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. It is a non-invasive depression treatment that does not require medication. It uses magnetic pulses, about the same strength as an MRI machine, to stimulate the areas of the brain that are under-functioning due to depression.
It is especially helpful for people with treatment-resistant depression, where antidepressants have been ineffective. Treatment at our clinic is delivered on an FDA-cleared TMS therapy system, cleared for the treatment of major depressive disorder in adults who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from prior antidepressant medication in the current episode.
What it is actually like
You drive yourself home afterwards
Drive to our office and recline in our comfortable TMS chair. Look at your phone, read a book, or visit with our amazing staff. In less than 20 minutes, you are on your way. Return and repeat, five days a week for seven weeks.
- A free 30-minute consultationWe talk through your history, what you have already tried, and whether TMS is a reasonable next step for you. No cost, no obligation.
- We check your benefitsWe verify what your insurance covers before you commit to anything, so there are no surprises.
- Treatment beginsEach session takes about 20 minutes. You sit in a chair, awake and alert, and you feel a tapping sensation on your head. No sedation.
- You keep living your lifeNo recovery time, no driving restrictions. Most people come in on the way to work or over a lunch break.
Why people come to us
When the medications have not worked
If you have cycled through antidepressants without getting your life back, you are not unusual, and it is not a failure of effort on your part. Published research on antidepressant treatment found:
TMS works differently. It does not go through your bloodstream, so it does not carry the weight gain, the numbness, or the sexual side effects that make antidepressants so hard to stay on.
Figures above are from published research on antidepressant medication (the STAR*D trial). They describe outcomes for medication generally, not outcomes at this clinic.
The treatment is about twenty minutes. The rest of your day is still yours.
TMS Success · 321 North Mall Drive, St. George, UtahOur results
What we have seen at this clinic
A note on these words. Response means symptoms have reduced by at least half on a standard depression questionnaire. Remission means symptoms have fallen below the level considered clinically significant. They are different measures and we state which one we mean. The clinic figure above describes response. Individual results vary, and no clinic can promise an outcome.
Common questions
The things people ask first
Does it hurt?
The only consistent side effect of TMS is mild scalp discomfort, which usually resolves after the first week. Some patients have mild to moderate discomfort at or near the treatment site during that first week. It is manageable with over-the-counter pain relief such as ibuprofen or Tylenol. There are no long-term side effects.
How long does it take?
Each session takes about 20 minutes, five days a week for about seven weeks. You are awake the whole time and you drive yourself home.
Will my insurance cover it?
If you meet your insurer’s criteria, TMS is covered by most major insurers. Coverage is checked per patient, so call us and we will verify your specific benefits and give you an estimate of your cost before you commit to anything.
Do I have to stop my medication?
No. TMS does not require you to stop anything you are currently taking. Any change to your medication is a decision for you and your prescriber, not a condition of treatment here.
Who actually does the treatment?
Treatment is administered by specially trained technicians and overseen by a medical provider.
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