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Each session requires a 19-minute appointment, after which patients are able to drive and work for the remainder of the day!
What is TMS?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is an innovative treatment FDA approved for Treatment-Resistant Depression and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and it is also used for the treatment of other Anxiety Disorders and Executive Function concerns seen in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This treatment uniquely uses pulses of magnetic energy to alter specific processes inside your brain, such as mood regulation, and is often targeted toward the area that controls Executive Function. TMS is different from the more conventional treatments for these mental health disorders, such as psychotherapy and medications. However, it helps patients engage more in psychotherapy, and you can more easily achieve your health and wellness goals. Typically, TMS offers improved symptoms or a complete elimination of symptoms. You can expect it to take a few weeks of consistent treatment to notice a significant improvement.
Who can benefit from TMS?
TMS benefits two mental health disorders that Led Life Psychiatry specializes in managing. Depending on your health history and the success of your other treatments, your provider might recommend TMS for Treatment-Resistant Depression. If the patient does not achieve complete elimination of symptoms within the first few weeks of treatment, the depression then tends to respond well to antidepressants and psychotherapy. If you don’t experience improvements from more conventional therapies, your provider might recommend TMS to relieve symptoms like hopelessness, sadness, fatigue, and suicidal thoughts. Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) OCD involves anxiety-driven uncontrolled thoughts called obsessions and compulsions, which are behaviors driven by your thoughts. The magnetic impulses target parts of the brain responsible for OCD symptoms.
What should I expect from TMS?
It can be intimidating to try a new treatment like TMS, especially if you’ve never tried any similar treatments that use energy. Fortunately, Led Life Psychiatry offers a warm and comfortable environment that makes the treatment both relaxing and enjoyable. During treatment, you recline in a comfortable chair with a pair of earplugs in your ears. Your provider places an electromagnetic coil securely against your head, which switches on and off to produce electromagnetic pulses. To you, the pulses sound like a few seconds of tapping or clicking. The procedure takes about 30 minutes, and your provider can adjust the level of magnetic energy throughout the process. When you leave, you can return to your typical daily routine, including work and driving. To find out more about TMS and if it fits into your care plan for OCD or depression, call us at Led Life at 507-533-5433 (507-LED-LIFE) or email us at Support@LedLifeLLC.com to book an appointment today.
PATIENT PROCESS
NO COST CONSULTATION: Meet with a patient consultant to learn about the TMS therapy treatment process and begin the insurance paperwork.
EVALUATION: Meeting with one of our providers to further investigate whether TMS is right for you.
FIRST APPOINTMENT: Our provider will identify the precise areas of your brain that control depression and anxiety, and establish your unique treatment settings on the TMS device
TMS TREATMENT: Daily 19 minute sessions for approximately 6 weeks During your treatment you can read, watch tv or participate in therapeutic processes. TMS requires no downtime. You can drive yourself to and from your session, and go home or go back to work. Patients typically feel an improvement within 2-3 weeks and achieve remission of most symptoms within 6 weeks
Dr. Bergina Isbell
I spent decades in training on the brain and behavior in some of the most elite institutions in the US. As a Psychiatrist, I’ve helped patients achieve what they couldn’t on their own – recovery from addictions and rediscovery of joy instead of depression and anxiety. Then, I took a step away from the corporate career I had worked so hard to achieve.
I did this because I didn’t just want a career, I wanted a calling. I wanted to leave a legacy, including making time for the things that were most important, like my spirituality and my marriage, being available fully and present in the lives of my children, and helping others transform their lives by developing a mindset for growth and success.
This was the driving force behind Led Life Concierge Psychiatry, where we “listen without labeling” and offer alternative treatments where other options have failed. We are now offering SPRAVATO® and Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) to help others rewrite their success stories and find joy in the journey.
Dr. Amir Isbell
Amir Isbell, MD is a Howard Medical School trained Researcher and Best selling author. He is the Founder of Mountain and Valley Health, Inc., and Chief Financial Officer of Led Life LLC.
An expert in the area of Water and Intermittent Fasting, Dr. Amir is able to assist clients with achieving benefits that include optimal metabolic balance, immune functioning, and repair of oxidative damage. With a background in Biomedical Engineering, Dr. Amir brings cutting edge research and technical expertise to his practice. He is well versed in using nutrition and exercise to his comprehensive treatment programs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
TMS is very different from medications and talk therapy. Medications are not as customizable - they may not work for genetic reasons and could cause moderate to severe side effects. Symptoms of depression can interfere with the comfort and effectiveness of talk therapy. TMS is targeted to the part of the brain that regulates mood, treating depression as its neurological source. It allows for more engagement in talk therapy and our office includes forms of talk therapy during treatments.
The magnetic position and magnetic dose used in TMS therapy is customized to you during your first appointment. Side effects are typically limited to the treatment site, such as headaches or toothaches, rather than the entire body which can be seen with other treatments.
During the session, you will feel a tapping sensation on your head. Each treatment session lasts around 19 minutes. Some patients experience mild to moderate headache or discomfort at or near the treatment site during the first week of treatment for which we have pain relief options.
No, ECT induces a seizure and requires a hospital setting, anesthesia, and extended recovery time. ECT provides an electric current and is associated with side effects like memory loss, mood changes, and nausea. TMS is a magnetic pulse, not a shock, and the treatment is applied directly to the specific area of your brain that regulates mood. TMS requires no hospitalization, anesthesia, or downtime, and has minimal side effects like scalp discomfort, headaches, or toothaches, for which we have pain relief options.
SPRAVATO® was approved by the FDA in March 2019. It is expected that many insurance providers will begin offering coverage for qualified patients. As a first step, call us at 507-533-5433 (507-LED-LIFE) and our team here will help you navigate through the process. In conjunction with Janssen CarePath (the maker of SPRAVATO®), will help you understand your insurance coverage and other possible affordability options.
SPRAVATO® treatments are administered under the direct supervision of a medical doctor and the supporting medical staff at Led Life LLC. The treatments are administered in our office at 3355 St. Johns Lane, Ellicott City, MD. SPRAVATO® is not available for use outside the medical clinic.
The main side effect of SPRAVATO include a temporary elevation of blood pressure. For this reason, you will be monitored for two hours and will have your blood pressure taking before, in the middle of, and at the end of treatment. We will walk you through the process and you can call us at 507-LED-LIFE to learn more. For additional information about from Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the maker of SPRAVATO, visit https://www.spravato.com/important-safety-information.
Our staff are compassionate and knowledgeable. They can give you additional information when you reach out to us. Call 507-533-5443 ((507-LED-LIFE) or email us at Support@LedLifeLLC.com to learn more about SPRAVATO.