How Does Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) Work?
TMS gently stimulates specific brain areas linked to depression using magnetic pulses. This treatment helps your brain create new, healthier pathways—essentially giving you a fresh start from depressive patterns.
Our team is here to support you every step of the way, making sure your experience feels comfortable and welcoming. You’re not alone in this journey toward feeling better.
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What Parts of the Brain Does TMS Affect?
Unlike medications, TMS is designed to focus specifically on the brain. When someone experiences depression, certain areas of the brain can become underactive. TMS uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate these specific areas, helping to restore normal brain activity and regulate mood.
By directly stimulating the brain, TMS aims to improve symptoms and bring a sense of balance back to your life.
What Does TMS Feel Like?
Most patients describe TMS as a gentle tapping feeling on the scalp. While nothing actually touches your head, the magnetic pulses create this unique sensation that becomes familiar over time.
As your treatment progresses, you might notice a small twitch in your hand or thumb. This is perfectly normal and actually helps your care team ensure the treatment is working effectively.
One of the best parts about TMS? You can return to your regular activities immediately afterward. Your mind stays clear, your memory sharp, and your day continues just as planned.
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Is TMS Therapy Safe?
If you’re considering TMS as a treatment option, you might be worried about potential side effects like nausea, fatigue, or dizziness that often come with medication. With Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), you can feel at ease.
TMS therapy is a safe, non-invasive treatment with very few, if any, side effects. You’ll be awake and comfortable throughout each session, with no need for anesthesia. Most people report only mild, temporary effects like a slight headache or feeling lightheaded during the treatment. It’s a gentle alternative designed with your well-being in mind.
What Is the Time Commitment for TMS Therapy?
Each TMS session is quick, lasting just 18 to 25 minutes. All you need to do is sit back and relax in our comfortable treatment chair.
Many of our patients find it a perfect time to catch up on a book, listen to some music, or watch their favorite show. Since the treatment doesn’t affect your alertness, you can get right back to your day as soon as you’re done.
TMS Therapy with Dr. Randy I. Pardell in New York
Randy I. Pardell, MD, who is a world-renowned expert in TMS and is past President of the Clinical TMS Society, develops an individualized treatment protocol to help you alleviate your depressive symptoms. TMS is performed in our office, while you are fully awake, and sitting comfortably in a chair. TMS treatment provides gentle stimulation to the targeted area of your brain and our experienced and trained staff ensure that each and every treatment is comfortable and safe.
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Clearwave Mental Health is the brand name of Clearwave Management Solutions, LLC, which provides administrative and management services to the affiliated professional entities Clearwave Psychiatry and Clearwave TMS Medical, which provide clinical services.
Clearwave has several locations across New York servicing Long Island, New York City, Westchester, Hudson Valley, Catskills, and the Capital Region. Our mission is to provide compassionate, personalized, individualized, and effective mental health care for our community.
