As a specialist provider in mental health care, we strive to bring the best treatments on the market for our patients. NeuroStar is the number one doctor-recommended TMS treatment for patients with depression, OCD, and anxious depression. Many of our patients approach us because they want to know if their mental health condition can be treated by NeuroStar. Those who wish to better understand how NeuroStar TMS therapy works can come to our Fairfax or Alexandria clinics to learn more.
We will discuss the technology behind NeuroStar, review important research findings, provide an overview of how this treatment is delivered at our practice, and explain how it can bring relief to patients like you. Genesis TMS and Wellness can help you understand how NeuroStar can improve your wellness and positively impact your mental well-being.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is the leading physician-recommended TMS treatment for patients with major depressive disorder (MDD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and MDD with anxious depression.
It can be ideal for you if you have not found relief with medication or therapy alone, or if you struggle with other types of treatment. NeuroStar is the top treatment choice for patients seeking a different, gentle, and safe path to wellness.
Not only does TMS therapy work, the effectiveness of NeuroStar is strongly supported by scientific research. NeuroStar’s efficacy and safety are backed by clinical data from 65 studies, involving over 162,000 patients and 5.9 million NeuroStar treatments. Here are just a few key highlights from these studies:
Discover if NeuroStar is right for you during a consultation with the specialists at Genesis.
The science behind NeuroStar TMS therapy is grounded in a deep understanding of how mental health disorders such as depression, OCD, and anxious depression affect your brain. These conditions—along with many other mental health disorders—often stem from reduced brain activity in regions that control your mood, emotion, and behavior. When your brain activity is lower in these key areas, it can contribute to the challenging symptoms associated with these mental health issues, which may be difficult to manage with medication alone.
NeuroStar works by stimulating these specific brain regions, enhancing your brain’s natural ability to regulate your mood and emotions. Over time, this stimulation helps your brain improve its function independently, supporting you in managing your mental health symptoms more effectively. NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is performed at our Fairfax and Alexandria practice, through convenient, one-on-one, 19-minute daily sessions for seven weeks.
One of the many reasons our patients prefer NeuroStar is because it requires no anesthesia. Throughout your appointments, you remain fully awake and comfortable. After each session, you can immediately return to your daily activities without any downtime. Whether it is work, social engagements, or other aspects of your routine, you do not need to pause your life as you recover from your mental health condition.
Do you have more questions about how NeuroStar Advanced TMS therapy works? Bring them to us in our Fairfax or Alexandria offices. At Genesis TMS and Wellness, our compassionate and empathetic healthcare providers will guide you through every step of your journey. Our commitment to exceptional care means you can start your journey to better mental health without any delays—we will do our best to provide the treatment you need as soon as possible. Schedule your consultation with us today, and let us support you in finding a path to better mental well-being.
During the session, you will feel a tapping sensation on your head. Each treatment session lasts around 19 minutes. Some NeuroStar patients experience mild to moderate pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site during the first week of treatment. This is usually temporary and subsides in subsequent treatments.
Yes, most patients feel comfortable returning to work immediately after their TMS treatment if necessary.
TMS is a non-invasive treatment and most patients feel comfortable driving themselves to and from their appointment. You’re welcome to arrange a ride to and from your appointment if you’re more comfortable with that.
TMS is FDA approved to treat treatment resistant depression, Anxious Depression and OCD.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy for depression is covered by most insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare, usually after medication options have proven ineffective in your major depression treatment.
An FDA-cleared depression treatment, NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is safe and easy to tolerate. Because it’s non-drug and non-invasive, there is no impact on patients alertness.
NeuroStar is a non-drug, non-invasive therapy that can help you achieve long-term relief from the symptoms of depression. Many people’s depression symptoms significantly improve or go away after 4 to 6 weeks of treatment. In clinical studies, NeuroStar has shown to provide acute treatment response and remission*** for over one year.
NeuroStar is a non-drug and non-invasive treatment for depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder delivered in a doctor’s office. You recline comfortably in a NeuroStar chair (much like a dentist’s chair or spa chair) during treatment. During a treatment session, precisely targeted magnetic pulses stimulate the mood-regulating areas in the brain. There is no anesthesia or sedation. You are fully awake and alert during treatment, and you can resume normal activities immediately after a treatment session.
