Will my insurance cover TMS?

Most major insurance plans cover TMS for major depressive disorder when medical-necessity criteria are met. Coverage for OCD is more variable. We verify your benefits, handle prior authorisation, and give you a written estimate of costs before you commit to anything.

When will I start to feel a difference?

Most patients begin to notice changes within two to four weeks of starting treatment, with the full effect building over the course. Some feel it sooner, some later - a course is designed around the cumulative effect, not a sudden one.

Can I keep taking my current medication?

In most cases, yes. TMS is often delivered alongside ongoing medication, and the two can work together. We review your current regimen during your consultation and coordinate with your prescriber if needed.

Most people describe it as a tapping sensation on the scalp. The first one or two sessions can feel uncomfortable while you adjust, and a short-lived headache is the most common side effect during the first week. Both usually settle quickly.

Is TMS Right For Me? | Vivant Mind

TMS is for adults with depression or OCD when medication or therapy alone hasn't been enough. The clinical label is "treatment-resistant depression," which sounds harsher than it is - it doesn't mean the depression has won. It means at least one or two standard medication trials haven't yet produced a full response. A clinical signal, not a verdict. Most patients who'd benefit from TMS don't recognise themselves in the label — they just know the standard options haven't quite worked. If that's where you are, you're in the situation TMS is built for.

TMS is safe for most people, but a few medical situations need checking first. Some rule it out - metal implants in or near the head, like aneurysm clips or cochlear implants, and a history of seizures. Others don't rule it out but need careful review, including pacemakers and other cardiac devices, recent head or neck surgery, and pregnancy. The most common side effects are mild scalp sensitivity or a short-lived headache, which usually settle as you adjust. If TMS isn't safe or appropriate for you, we'll tell you that.

Will my insurance cover TMS?
Most major insurance plans cover TMS for major depressive disorder when medical-necessity criteria are met. Coverage for OCD is more variable. We verify your benefits, handle prior authorisation, and give you a written estimate of costs before you commit to anything.
When will I start to feel a difference?
Most patients begin to notice changes within two to four weeks of starting treatment, with the full effect building over the course. Some feel it sooner, some later - a course is designed around the cumulative effect, not a sudden one.
Can I keep taking my current medication?
In most cases, yes. TMS is often delivered alongside ongoing medication, and the two can work together. We review your current regimen during your consultation and coordinate with your prescriber if needed.
Is TMS painful?
Most people describe it as a tapping sensation on the scalp. The first one or two sessions can feel uncomfortable while you adjust, and a short-lived headache is the most common side effect during the first week. Both usually settle quickly.