Neurostar TMS Services
Clinically Proven Technology for Depression Relief and Recovery
About NeuroStar
TMS Therapy
Why we believe in NeuroStar Advanced 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.
Here’s the science behind NeuroStar Advanced Therapy During a treatment session, a magnet similar to the ones used in an MRI is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:
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Harmony offers NeuroStar services at both Salem and Portsmouth locations so you can be treated wherever you are seen.
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Therapy sessions are conducted right in our offices
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You can return to normal activities right away
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You are awake during treatment
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There are no negative effects on memory or sleep
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It’s covered by most health insurance plans, including Medicare and Tricare
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With more than three million treatments delivered, this novel treatment approach to achieving remission is bringing new hope to people every day.
What to Expect?
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During a TMS treatment session, a patient sits comfortably while an electromagnetic coil is placed on the scalp. There is no need for sedatives or anesthesia.
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Like an MRI, this coil safely delivers repetitive magnetic pulses to specific brain areas that regulate mood and demeanor.
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These magnetic pulses stimulate neurons at precisely the right depth inside the brain. Over several sessions, it helps alleviate the most debilitating symptoms of depression.
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TMS is generally very well-tolerated, with minimal side effects compared to other psychiatric interventions.
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Patients can drive themselves home and resume normal activities immediately following each session at Aster Mental Health.