- Patient Resources
- Services
Proudly Part of Privia Health
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain's neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
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.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:
With more than one million treatments performed, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day.
How NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy Works
NeuroStar® makes long-term remission possible. It's safe and easy to tolerate, and has patented precision technology to ensure you receive the right dose to the right location, every time. It is the #1 TMS choice of doctors.