Evolve Psychiatry · BrainsWay Deep TMS

Deep TMS Therapy for Depression

A noninvasive, in-office treatment for patients with major depressive disorder who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from antidepressant medication. No anesthesia required.

  • New Patients: Consultation is required. Please schedule an appointment above.
  • Existing Patients: Bring up TMS with your provider at your next psychiatric appointment.
A patient receiving Deep TMS treatment, seated in a chair with a treatment helmet, with a provider beside her

About 20 minutes

for a typical session

In-office care

at an Evolve location

No anesthesia

awake and alert throughout

Personalized plan

set through clinical evaluation

What Is Deep TMS?

A noninvasive option when medication has not provided enough relief.

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, or Deep TMS, uses magnetic pulses produced by a treatment coil to stimulate targeted nerve cells. Evolve uses the BrainsWay Deep TMS system, which is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder, for eligible patients who have not achieved satisfactory improvement from antidepressant medication.

The BrainsWay system uses an electromagnetic coil contained in a treatment helmet worn during each visit. During treatment, the helmet is positioned on the patient's head and delivers brief magnetic pulses that stimulate targeted nerve cells. No anesthesia or hospitalization is required, and your schedule and protocol are set through your provider's clinical evaluation.

A psychiatric provider will review your history, previous treatment, current symptoms, and relevant safety considerations to determine whether Deep TMS may be appropriate for you. The appropriate protocol depends on the condition being treated, the device configuration, and the provider's clinical assessment.

An in-depth look at the BrainsWay technology behind Deep TMS.

Your Treatment Journey

Before treatment, a psychiatric provider reviews your history, prior treatment, current symptoms, and relevant safety considerations to determine whether Deep TMS may be appropriate.

1

Clinical evaluation

A psychiatric provider determines whether Deep TMS is appropriate based on your diagnosis, treatment history, and individual needs.

2

Treatment planning

If you are a candidate, the recommended schedule, treatment location, and what to expect during visits are reviewed with you.

3

Sessions and follow-up

You remain awake during treatment while the team checks how you are tolerating sessions and follows your progress.

Where Is TMS Therapy Available?

Contact Evolve to confirm current TMS availability and scheduling at the location most convenient for you.

Questions Patients Often Ask

What are the possible side effects of TMS?

Side effects and risks are possible. Evolve's current patient information identifies the following:

  • Temporary scalp tenderness
  • Temporary headache
  • Temporary jaw pain
  • Temporary tooth pain
  • Rare incidence of seizure

Side effects are often temporary and may occur during or shortly after a treatment session. Your provider will review your medical history, medications, and other safety considerations before treatment and monitor how you tolerate the course.

Is Deep TMS the same as anesthesia-based treatment?

No. TMS does not require anesthesia or hospitalization. You remain awake and alert throughout the session, and you can typically resume normal activities afterward. Ask the Evolve team what activities are appropriate for you immediately after treatment.

Who determines if I am a candidate for Deep TMS?

A psychiatric provider reviews your diagnosis, treatment history, current symptoms, and relevant safety considerations before recommending Deep TMS. The appropriate treatment protocol depends on the condition being treated, the device configuration, and the provider's clinical assessment.

Could Deep TMS be an option for you?

Contact Evolve to ask questions about Deep TMS and learn whether scheduling a clinical evaluation may be appropriate.

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