Accelerated TMS in Greeley, CO
Our TMS clinic in Greeley offers accelerated TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment that stimulates brain activity and can provide rapid improvement in depression symptoms and other mental health disorders. This advanced therapy involves multiple brief daily sessions over the course of one week to achieve faster relief than standard TMS. Our accelerated treatment protocol allows for greater convenience and high efficacy. Mindset TMS provides customized plans to help patients overcome their symptoms and reclaim mental wellness.
Accelerated TMS in Greeley, CO
Our TMS clinic in Greeley offers accelerated TMS therapy, a non-invasive treatment that stimulates brain activity and can provide rapid improvement in depression symptoms and other mental health disorders. This advanced therapy involves multiple brief daily sessions over the course of one week to achieve faster relief than standard TMS. Our accelerated treatment protocol allows for greater convenience and high efficacy. Mindset TMS provides customized plans to help patients overcome their symptoms and reclaim mental wellness.
What Is Accelerated TMS?
Accelerated TMS is a non-invasive brain stimulation treatment performed in our office in Greeley. During this procedure, an electromagnetic coil is placed against the scalp to deliver magnetic pulses that change nerve cell activity in the brain. An accelerated TMS session usually involves 5- 10 treatments daily, with a 50-minute pause between each session. This accelerated treatment takes only 5 days versus the 6-9 weeks for standard TMS treatment. The magnetic pulses are intended to stimulate regions of the brain that are underactive in certain mental health conditions, resulting in improvement in symptoms of depression and other disorders.
TMS Techniques
- Single-Pulse TMS: This type of TMS uses a magnetic coil to deliver a brief, powerful pulse to a specific brain area. This short stimulation lasts a few milliseconds. It is primarily used for diagnostic purposes to measure neural connectivity.
- Repetitive TMS: Repetitive TMS (rTMS) generates a train of magnetic pulses that target specific brain regions over a certain period. This treatment creates longer-lasting changes in neural activity, making it an effective therapeutic tool. The frequency of pulses can be adjusted to either increase (high-frequency) or decrease (low-frequency) cortical excitability. rTMS has shown promise in treating various neurological and psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.
- Deep TMS: This advanced TMS therapy can reach deeper brain structures than conventional techniques. It uses a specially designed H-coil that generates a magnetic field capable of penetrating up to 4 cm beneath the skull. This allows for the stimulation of brain regions that were previously inaccessible with standard methods. Deep TMS is highly effective in reducing the symptoms of treatment-resistant depression. It is FDA-approved for treating major depressive disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). It has also been explored for addressing substance use and other conditions.
Consultation and
Preparation for Accelerated TMS
Preparation typically begins with a comprehensive consultation, during which Dr. Peralta evaluates the patient’s medical history, current symptoms, and previous treatments. This initial assessment helps determine if accelerated TMS is an appropriate option for the individual.
Dr. Peralta also discusses potential side effects, expected outcomes, and the treatment schedule. Patients must disclose any medications they are taking, as some may need to be adjusted or discontinued.
In the days before the treatment, we recommend maintaining a consistent sleep schedule and avoiding alcohol or caffeine, as these factors can influence brain activity. Patients are given detailed instructions on what to expect during the TMS sessions and how to prepare for each visit.
Brain Mapping
The first step in the accelerated TMS procedure is brain mapping. It helps to precisely locate the brain area associated with the patient's symptoms.
The mapping process starts by taking a series of head measurements, using skull landmarks to determine the treatment location. Then, the doctor will locate the primary motor cortex, which runs in a strip from one ear across the top of the head to the other ear. The doctor will then apply TMS pulses to locate the motor hot spot. This brain area controls the motor movement of the contralateral (opposite) hand. It serves as a landmark to map the brain regions associated with depression or other conditions. The hot spot also helps to determine the correct dose or strength of magnetic pulses utilized during the treatments. This procedure may be repeated 1-2 times over the full course of therapy to ensure continued precise targeting.
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Treatment Sessions
Accelerated TMS involves a series of treatment sessions, with 9-minute procedures performed 5-10 times daily for five days. Our technicians will schedule 50-minute pauses between treatments. Previously mapped brain regions are targeted with repeated magnetic pulses (rTMS), stimulating the areas to help reduce depressive symptoms and restore function. Frequent daily interventions lead to faster relief than standard TMS and may be more convenient for some patients.
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Maintenance Sessions
After the initial treatment, patients may need to undergo periodic maintenance sessions. These are similar to the standard and/or accelerated interventions but are done less frequently, depending on the patient's response. Maintenance sessions help regulate brain activity and prevent symptom relapse. The number and frequency of such treatments vary by patient.
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Recovery After Accelerated TMS
Recovery from accelerated TMS occurs within minutes or hours after the procedure ends and typically does not require any downtime. Patients may experience mild side effects, such as headaches and slight discomfort at the treatment site.
We recommend allowing time for rest between accelerated treatments due to the frequency of the accelerated TMS schedule throughout the day. However, there is typically no downtime. Most people can resume their normal daily activities and routines on the same day. No special recovery steps are required. Some patients report feeling energized and mentally refreshed after accelerated TMS, while others may feel mentally fatigued and need to rest.
Improvement in symptoms tends to build up over successive treatments. Patients may experience positive changes for months after a full course of accelerated TMS. With regular maintenance sessions, the benefits of this therapy can last many years.
Candidates for Accelerated TMS
Failed Medication Treatments
Candidates typically have a history of failing to achieve improvements from their mental health problems after trying multiple medications. They continue to experience debilitating symptoms, such as low mood, lack of energy, poor concentration, and loss of interest in activities, despite following the recommended treatment.
Moderate to Severe Depression
The severity of depressive symptoms for patients considering accelerated TMS therapy is typically in the moderate to severe range. Candidates generally score above a certain threshold on standardized depression rating scales. Their symptoms may significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life.
No Psychotic Features
Psychotic depression involves delusions, hallucinations, and/or breaks from reality. People with such active symptoms are not considered candidates for accelerated TMS.
Failed Medication Treatments
Candidates typically have a history of failing to achieve improvements from their mental health problems after trying multiple medications. They continue to experience debilitating symptoms, such as low mood, lack of energy, poor concentration, and loss of interest in activities, despite following the recommended treatment.
Moderate to Severe Depression
The severity of depressive symptoms for patients considering accelerated TMS therapy is typically in the moderate to severe range. Candidates generally score above a certain threshold on standardized depression rating scales. Their symptoms may significantly impair daily functioning and quality of life.
No Psychotic Features
Psychotic depression involves delusions, hallucinations, and/or breaks from reality. People with such active symptoms are not considered candidates for accelerated TMS.
No Substance Abuse
Substance abuse disorders make people ineligible for accelerated TMS therapy. Dependence on drugs or alcohol can interfere with treatment and may increase the risk for adverse side effects, such as seizures. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate sobriety before starting accelerated TMS therapy.
No Serious Medical Conditions and Metal Implants
People with seizures, pacemakers, and magnetic-sensitive metal implants within 12 inches of the magnetic coil that cannot be removed may not be eligible for this treatment. These non-removable magnetic-sensitive metal implants could be impacted by or interfere with the magnetic fields used in TMS. Candidates may require additional medical clearance to confirm that no implanted metal or health issue would make TMS therapy unsafe.
Motivated to Recover
Candidates for TMS should be highly motivated to recover from their mental health condition. Patients must be willing to commit to the full treatment protocol and follow all recommendations.
No Substance Abuse
Substance abuse disorders make people ineligible for accelerated TMS therapy. Dependence on drugs or alcohol can interfere with treatment and may increase the risk for adverse side effects, such as seizures. Therefore, candidates must demonstrate sobriety before starting accelerated TMS therapy.
No Serious Medical Conditions and Metal Implants
People with seizures, pacemakers, and magnetic-sensitive metal implants within 12 inches of the magnetic coil that cannot be removed may not be eligible for this treatment. These non-removable magnetic-sensitive metal implants could be impacted by or interfere with the magnetic fields used in TMS. Candidates may require additional medical clearance to confirm that no implanted metal or health issue would make TMS therapy unsafe.
Motivated to Recover
Candidates for TMS should be highly motivated to recover from their mental health condition. Patients must be willing to commit to the full treatment protocol and follow all recommendations.
Benefits of Accelerated TMS
Faster Results
Accelerated TMS allows the entire course of TMS therapy to be completed in just 5 days, with improvements in depressive symptoms noted in as little as a few days. The sessions last 9 minutes (three times the amount in standard daily theta burst stimulations), and patients receive 5-10 sessions daily. Therefore, people can improve their behavioral health and achieve robust results much faster than standard daily treatment.
Convenience
Accelerated TMS allows patients to complete a full course of TMS therapy in just 1 week. This may be especially beneficial for those who travel longer distances to receive care or those with restrictive work schedules in which daily TMS would be challenging.
Efficiency
A shorter duration of care may increase overall cost-effectiveness and efficiency. Accelerated TMS allows patients to undergo all procedures in just five days.
Comparable Efficacy
Accelerated TMS has similar efficacy (compared to traditional TMS) in treating depression, and patients may begin to exhibit improvements in as little as 2-3 days.
Non-Invasive Treatment
Accelerated TMS does not require injections or surgery. Patients achieve significant improvements in comfortable 9-minute sessions over the course of a week. They can return to their daily activities between sessions without a lengthy recovery.
Cost of Accelerated TMS in Greeley, CO
The cost of accelerated TMS in Greeley ranges from $9,000 to $14,000 for the entire treatment course. The total price depends on several factors, including the number of sessions needed, additional fees for medical evaluations, and insurance coverage.
Mindset TMS Clinic provides customized prices after the initial consultation and evaluation. Financing options are available to help patients budget and pay for TMS over time.
What Makes Our Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Different From Others?
With a team of caring experts led by a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Nicholle Peralta, Mindset TMS provides personalized, innovative treatment plans that can empower individuals to overcome depression, anxiety, and OCD. Our certified TMS technicians, Brenna, Staci, and Deanna, are dedicated to guiding patients toward mental wellness throughout the duration of their TMS therapy. We provide a full range of services, including medication management, to ensure that the patient’s condition has significantly improved.
As a clinic focused on revolutionizing psychiatric healthcare, Mindset TMS accepts most insurance plans and offers financing options to make this breakthrough treatment accessible. By scheduling a consultation, patients can take the first step toward reclaiming their well-being and living fulfilling lives free of mental health constraints.