Overcome Depression with Innovative Treatments in Birmingham, Alabama
At Magnetic Hope, we are committed to helping you regain hope –
hope that you will enjoy life again!
We now offer MED MANAGEMENT
Effective
Lasting
The majority of patients improve during treatment and continue to feel better after treatment is complete.
Non-invasive
TMS delivers magnetic pulses through a coil placed on the head, so it is non-invasive.
Virtually free of side effects
Dr. Renee Richesin and her caring staff provide TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) and Spravato ®
TMS is:
- A breakthrough, non-drug treatment option
- FDA-approved
- Non-invasive
- Done in our office
- No anesthesia required
- Non-addictive and no discontinuation symptoms
- Safe
- Covered by most insurance companies
- Usually takes less than 19 minutes/session
- You are awake and immediately return to your usual activities
- Is not ECT or shock therapy
What is TMS?
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when other depression treatments haven’t been effective.
WHAT IS TMS THERAPY?
A Different Way to Treat Depression
HOW IT WORKS
Learn how TMS therapy treats depression
WHAT TO EXPECT
We’ll provide information and walk you through treatment
Would you like to know more?
At Magnetic Hope, your care is our highest priority. We are dedicated to providing you with all the necessary tools and information that will make your TMS therapy in Birmingham, Alabama as comfortable and effective as possible. Our friendly staff is available to address any of your questions or concerns every step of the way.
TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION
Here’s how TMS works
There are specific areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. We stimulate those areas with magnetic pulses.
INNOVATIVE TREATMENT SOLUTIONS
Expertise + Dedication = Innovation
FDA-cleared since 2008
Since the 1980s, treatment for depression has consisted mostly of antidepressants. Lots of people have felt better from antidepressants, but they don’t work for everyone. TMS therapy isn’t an antidepressant medication. Instead, it works by using gentle magnetic pulses.
Targeted to you
Unlike medications, which affect the entire body as they pass through the blood-brain barrier, TMS therapy targets depression at the source. That means you don’t have to put up with drug-related side effects, such as gastrointestinal problems, trouble sleeping, or weight gain.
Go right back to your day
Unlike other forms of brain stimulation, TMS therapy is non-invasive and non-sedating. Treatment sessions take place in our private centers and you can drive yourself to and from treatment. You can go back to work or school right away.
Dedicated to you
Your Care Team – providers, patient consultants, TMS technicians – are here for you. We work with you every step of the way to ensure you’re getting the care you need. Your TMS Technician will be with you during treatments and you’re free to chat with them or just sit and relax.
We are covered by major insurance companies
Our team works directly with insurance companies to get coverage, file and process claims, and help with appeals when needed.