Yes, Brain Wellness Center used NeuroStar when it first became FDA-approved in 2008. However, it was retired from our practice in 2013 due to its limitations as a first-generation TMS system.
Brain Wellness Center primarily uses MagVenture, a leading FDA-cleared TMS system also used by major research centers such as Stanford, Harvard, and the University of Toronto.
Yes, Brain Wellness Center currently has a BrainsWay system on-site. However, it is rarely used today. We previously used BrainsWay more frequently but have transitioned to newer technologies that offer greater precision for PTSD patients.
Major Depression is a clinical diagnosis based on symptoms such as persistent sadness, fatigue, loss of interest, and sleep disturbance. For insurance coverage, most providers define MDD as scoring 20 or higher on the PHQ-9 depression scale. This form is available on the Brain Wellness Center website.
