
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is an FDA-cleared, safe, non-drug treatment option for individuals who have not found relief after trying two or more antidepressant medications. TMS uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain associated with mood regulation and has helped many patients experiencing depression. NeuroStar TMS therapy is available at Claytor Clinic's Newport News and Roanoke, Virginia locations, providing convenient access to advanced depression treatment for patients throughout the region.
NeuroStar TMS therapy has been FDA-cleared to treat depression since 2008. Clinical studies show that about 83% of patients experience improvement in their symptoms, while approximately 62% achieve remission, helping many people regain a better quality of life.
Most TMS treatment sessions last 30 minutes or less, making them easy to fit into a busy schedule. Patients remain awake and alert throughout each appointment and can read, relax, or watch TV during treatment. Once the session is over, you can drive yourself home and return to your normal daily activities immediately.
The benefits of TMS therapy often extend beyond the treatment period, with many patients experiencing lasting symptom improvement for up to a year after their sessions have ended.
During each session, a cushioned coil is precisely placed against your head while magnetic pulses deliver the therapy to the correct location that regulates mood in your brain.
You may feel a tapping, tingling, or warming sensation where the coil is positioned. This is temporary and typically subsides with subsequent treatments.
You will be awake and alert during the treatment and may resume regular activity immediately afterward.
NeuroStar has 0 common systemic side effects, allowing you to live life to the fullest.
NeuroStar is like physical therapy for the brain. It uses magnetic pulses, similar in strength to MRI, to reignite dormant connections in the brain and to give you control of your depression.
With NeuroStar you can live your life, on your terms.
For best results, it's important to complete the full number of treatment sessions prescribed by your doctor.
Take our quick 1-minute depression assessment so the team can help you explore whether NeuroStar TMS could be the next step in your care.
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NeuroStar TMS is a non-drug, noninvasive treatment that uses focused magnetic fields to revitalize underactive areas of the brain to improve symptoms of depression. NeuroStar is a safe, effective depression treatment for people who have not found relief from antidepressants.
NeuroStar uses focused magnetic pulses (similar in strength to an MRI), to revitalize underactive areas of the brain involved in regulating mood. When these regions are underactive, depression can result. “Waking up” these regions can have a lasting effect on depression, making long-term remission from depression a reality for many people.
A typical NeuroStar treatment plan includes 36 sessions that each last between 19-37 minutes. Your doctor will determine what is right for you. Completing the full NeuroStar treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression.
NeuroStar is covered by most major insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare. Over 300 million people have insurance plans that cover NeuroStar.
NeuroStar is a safe and effective treatment without the systemic side effects of medication. The most common side effect is mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site. For most patients this subsides within the first week of treatment.
No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are not capable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells is a key part why TMS is so effective.

We are proud to support military members, veterans, and their families with compassionate mental health care. NeuroStar TMS may be covered by TRICARE for eligible patients experiencing depression.
Many patients may have NeuroStar TMS treatments covered through TRICARE and other insurance plans.
NeuroStar TMS is a non-drug treatment option for individuals struggling with depression.
Our team works with each patient to develop a treatment plan tailored to their needs.
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