Why NeuroStar TMS?

When depression continues to affect your energy, motivation, relationships, or daily life despite treatment, it may be time to consider a different approach.

NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy is a non-drug, non-invasive form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, or TMS. It uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. Unlike medication, TMS does not circulate throughout the body. It requires no surgery, anesthesia, or sedation, and patients can return to their usual activities after treatment. It can be described like physical therapy for the brain.

Why Canvi Behavioral Health Uses NeuroStar TMS?

TMS describes the type of treatment. NeuroStar TMS is the specific technology used to deliver it—and not every TMS system is the same.

Effective TMS requires the clinical team to identify the correct treatment area, determine the appropriate intensity, and deliver treatment consistently across multiple appointments. Canvi Behavioral Health chose NeuroStar TMS because it combines precise treatment delivery with an extensive history of clinical and real-world use.

NeuroStar TMS has been used to deliver millions of treatments to hundreds of thousands of patients. Its evidence base includes clinical studies, randomized controlled trials, long-term follow-up data, and a large registry of patients treated in everyday clinical settings.

NeuroStar TMS also uses technology designed to help clinicians deliver the prescribed treatment consistently throughout each session. This is important because TMS is not a one-time procedure; each appointment should follow the personalized treatment plan created for the patient.

Published real-world NeuroStar TMS data has shown meaningful improvement and remission for many patients who completed treatment. Individual outcomes vary, but the size of NeuroStar TMS’s evidence base gives patients and providers a substantial body of experience to consider.

What Does Treatment Feel Like?

During treatment, you sit comfortably while a cushioned coil is positioned against your head. You may feel tapping, tingling, or pressure near the treatment area.

You remain awake and alert throughout the appointment. There is no required recovery period, and you can drive, work,F or continue with your day afterward.

The most common side effect is temporary discomfort near the treatment site, especially during the first few appointments. TMS also carries a rare risk of seizure. Your provider will review your health history and discuss the potential benefits and risks before recommending treatment.

Is NeuroStar TMS Right for You?

NeuroStar TMS may be worth exploring when antidepressant medication has not provided enough relief or has caused difficult side effects.

Canvi chose NeuroStar TMS because it offers more than the ability to deliver TMS. It combines extensive clinical evidence, real-world treatment experience, and technology designed to provide personalized, consistent care.

Schedule a consultation with Canvi Behavioral Health to learn whether NeuroStar TMS may be an appropriate next step.