Post-traumatic stress can come from really any negative experience in life, but with veterans, this disorder that impacts millions is even greater. Now, a new form of treatment is making strides in the medical field. To learn more, read the full article here.
FDA-Cleared Deep TMS Will Treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at Centers in San Diego, Anchorage and Portland, OR Achieve TMS/TMS Center of Alaska, the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of deep TMS (transcranial magnetic simulation) for the treatment of depression is now offering TMS treatment for obsessive compulsive disorder at centers in California, Oregon and…
Achieve TMS, nation’s largest deep TMS* provider for depression, hires world-renown TMS researcher Lindsay Oberman, Ph.D. as Senior Scientific Advisor Dr. Oberman to assist with research, training and education on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for treatment of several neurological diseases San Diego, CA – Achieve TMS, the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of…
Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration permitted marketing of the Brainsway Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation System for treatment of obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). “Transcranial magnetic stimulation has shown its potential to help patients suffering from depression and headaches,” said Carlos Peña, Ph.D., M.S., director of the Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices in…
Harvard Medical School is talking about TMS and the positive impact it has on treating depression. According to them, “Approximately 50% to 60% of people with depression who have tried and failed to receive benefit from medications experience a clinically meaningful response with TMS.” To learn more about Harvard’s findings, check out their article…
This month, San Diego Woman the Magazine features our medical director, Dr. Shashita Inamdar, in its ‘Inspirational Women’ issue. This issue pays homage to women who have forged a path and overcome obstacles to accomplish things that they never dreamed to be possible. Dr. Inamdar, the medical director at Achieve TMS, is one of these…
Clinical depression is a serious condition that affects both the mind and body. It alters the way people feel about themselves and the people in their lives, and this can subsequently ruin relationships. If you have been diagnosed with depression, the primary focus of treatment (e.g. deep TMS, medication, etc. ) is to improve your…
Depression Explained We all feel low and sad from time to time and this is perfectly normal. This does not mean that we are clinically depressed. Depression is characterized by long and deep periods of hopelessness, as well as other symptoms covered below. It is important to know the difference between feeling down and experiencing…
Low self-esteem, a lack of excitement and low energy are some of the symptoms of depression. It can be a very isolating disorder and can stop you from doing the things that you once enjoyed, or even prevent you from trying out new, enjoyable experiences. Depression can be a difficult disorder to deal with as…
Major Depression Disorder (MDD), is characterized by the persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness or lack of interest in formerly-enjoyable activities as well as sleeping and eating too much or not enough.. Major depressive disorder is a unipolar condition as distinguished from bipolar depression which vacillates between states of depression and mania. In many cases, MDD…
Within California* and Oregon, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation has been approved for use with treatment resistant depression by several insurance providers. Insurances that we’re in network with include Optum, Magellan, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, Aetna, Regence and Tricare. We also have single case agreements with MHN. Please call us for a full list of providers. We would be happy to help check with your insurance regarding pre-approval.
*Unfortunately, Medi-cal currently does not cover TMS treatment in California. Please contact your Medi-cal provider to inquire further.
