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NeuroStar® TMS Therapy

For many people suffering with depression, NeuroStar® TMS provides relief that traditional medications have failed to deliver. Take our quiz below to see if Neurostar® TMS at Northeast Health Services is a good fit for you.

We Are In-Network

Northeast Health Services is proud to partner with NeuroStar® to provide Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) as an option for our clients. TMS is a safe, effective, non-drug treatment for major depression without the common side effects of medication. It is FDA cleared to treat depression in adolescents and adults, and an adjunct therapy option for OCD in adults.

Is life-changing NeuroStar® TMS Therapy a good fit for you? Take our quiz to find out!

How NeuroStar® TMS Treatment Works

Enrolling in NeuroStar® TMS treatment is the first step in taking control of your mental health journey. Our certified and experienced treatment teams are dedicated to providing you with the support and guidance you need to take charge of your mental well-being. Here’s how to get started:

Step 1: Before Treatment

You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head. Our dedicated team members will help you through this process.

Step 2: During Treatment

NeuroStar® TMS delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head, but don’t worry, for most patients, any pain or discomfort is only temporary and typically resolves within the first week of treatment.

Step 3: Begin your journey

Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, you can resume normal activities immediately. Because there are no effects on alertness, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions. In-office treatment with NeuroStar® TMS Therapy typically takes 19-37 minutes and treatment takes place every day during the week for 7 weeks.

Discover how NeuroStar® TMS treatment can help you or a loved one today.

The Support You Need, When You Need It

Why Choose Northeast Health Services?

At Northeast Health Services, we know you have a choice when you select your mental healthcare provider. Some of the reasons we are one of the best-known healthcare providers in Massachusetts are:

We are among the best-established mental health practices in Massachusetts and have served our community for nearly 50 years.
Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, and therapists specializes in meeting you wherever you are in your mental health journey.
We have strong relationships with local school districts and hospital programs.
We are a thought leader when it comes to NeuroStar® TMS therapy.
Our team is dedicated to providing excellent mental health services with compassion, understanding, and respect.
We have multiple locations—not just in Boston, but in the surrounding areas where there are traditionally fewer treatment options.
We offer a range of services designed to meet the needs of individuals, couples, families, children, teens, young adults—and everyone in between.
We know that your mental health journey does not end when you leave our care, which is why we emphasize the continuity of care in all of our services.
We are constantly working with insurance providers to make mental health care more accessible to everyone.

Northeast Health Services is here to help no matter what you’re going through.

Benefits of NeuroStar® Therapy at Northeast Health Services

NeuroStar® TMS therapy is non-invasive.
It is effective for treatment-resistant patients.
NeuroStar® TMS treatment has very few side effects.
It’s effective when used alongside other treatment options.

The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode. The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy system is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary. Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.

TMS Testimonials

Mark George M.D. Biological Psychiatry Branch Division of Intramural Research Progress, NIMH 1993

NeuroStar® TMS Therapy FAQ

What is NeuroStar® TMS Therapy?

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.

Does it Work?

A study of real-world outcomes reported an 83% response rate which means patients experienced notable relief, and a 62% remission rate which means their depression effectively went away. The STAR*D study, the largest clinical trial of MDD ever conducted, showed that the rate of remission goes down with each new medication needed. If you’ve tried 3 or more medications, the chance of remission was just 7%.

Is NeuroStar® TMS Therapy Safe?

Yes, TMS is a safe and FDA-cleared depression treatment. More than 1.6 million NeuroStar® TMS therapy treatments have been performed, and less than five percent of clients reported any side effects. The most common side effect is a headache right after TMS treatment, which goes away after the first week of sessions for most people. Over 4.8 million NeuroStar® Advanced TMS treatments have been performed in over 134,000 patients.

Does NeuroStar® TMS hurt?

Many patients experience side effects from their medication, increasing the chance that they will stop taking them. The most common side effect with NeuroStar® is mild to moderate pain or discomfort at the treatment site. For most patients this subsides within the first week of treatment.

Is NeuroStar® TMS covered by my insurance?

Most major insurances cover NeuroStar® TMS, including Medicare plans nationwide.

What ages can receive NeuroStar® TMS?

Adults aged 22-70. Adolescents aged 15-21 are eligible for TMS as an add-on therapy.

What conditions can NeuroStar® TMS treat?

NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adults 22-70, as an add-on therapy for adolescents aged 15-21, and for the treatment of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults aged 22-70.

What to expect:

NeuroStar® TMS treatment is conducted in one of our Northeast Health Services clinics. You will meet with our team for a consultation to determine your eligibility. Depending on your provider’s recommendation, a typical NeuroStar® TMS treatment plan includes 36 sessions that each last between 19-37 minutes. Completing the full treatment course gives the best chance for delivering long-lasting relief from depression.
Before Treatment: You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A curved magnetic coil will be positioned on your head.
During Treatment: You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head as the NeuroStar® coil focuses treatment precisely at the source of the depression: the brain. The patented Contact Sensing technology ensures the prescribed dose is delivered, every treatment, every pulse.
After Treatment: With NeuroStar® TMS you are fully awake and alert during treatment and may drive home and resume daily activities immediately afterwards. There are no negative effects on memory or sleep.

Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.

The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).

NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.

Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).

NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.

Your Journey to Mental Well-Being Starts Here

Take the courageous first step toward a new chapter in your life. Reach out for mental health treatment in your area today by completing our brief questionnaire to connect with the compassionate professionals at Northeast Health Services.