If you suffer from depression or OCD, and are not satisfied with your improvement on medications, Holyoke Medical Center can help. HMC now offers NeuroStar® TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation), a safe and effective treatment for depression and OCD. The TMS suite at Holyoke Medical Center is providing new treatment options for patients with depression and OCD. TMS is a viable treatment options for patients who want to achieve remission from depression and OCD, and get back to their lives. Why wait to feel better?

What is TMS?

TMS is a non-invasive treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain that is thought to be under-active in people with depression. TMS is like physical therapy for the brain. For OCD treatment, the pulses reignite the synapses in the brain and can provide further relief for OCD symptoms. The positive effects of TMS are cumulative, over the course of treatment, 36 visits.

What Can I Expect?

You remain awake and alert during the treatments which last as little as 19 minutes. You are seated in a comfortable treatment chair and the magnet will rest on your head. During treatment, you will hear a click and you will feel a tapping during the procedure. You can return to your normal daily activities after treatment is complete. One acute course of treatment generally last 7 weeks with daily treatments as little as 19 minutes long. Click here to schedule a free consult for more information.

Is it safe?

TMS is FDA cleared to treat depression and OCD. It has a proven track record for providing a safe, effective way for patients to achieve remission from depression and OCD. Neurostar® TMS has treated over 200,000 patients delivering over 7 million treatments nationwide since 2008.

Patient Health Questionnaire

Click here to access a short list of questions used by your provider to assess the severity of depression. Your answers will be securely transmitted to your provider to review during your appointment.

Will my insurance cover TMS?

All Massachusetts insurances are covering TMS when criteria are met. Patients may be responsible for a co-pay if applicable.

Am I a candidate?

While TMS can benefit many patients suffering from depression or OCD, it is primarily meant for:

• People who haven’t benefited significantly from prior use of antidepressants.
• Those who have suffered intolerable side effects from anti-depressants

Ask your doctor for more information.

Why Holyoke for TMS?

Holyoke Medical Center is a proven leader in the Pioneer Valley for the treatment of depression. We offer a completely safe, comfortable environment for TMS, with access to top doctors and nurses. Holyoke Medical Center is also a center for excellence in the treatment of depression with a complete range of other available services. Holyoke Medical Center is easily accessible by public transport, has on-site valet parking and is a friendly, small, community hospital.

For more information

The TMS Service at Holyoke Medical Center provides expert care for people suffering from depression and OCD. Our board certified psychiatrists and nurse practitioners along with the TMS Coordinator will work with you every step of the way to help you feel better. For more information about TMS, call (413) 535-4930 or fill out the form below.