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Treating Depression When Medication Doesn’t Work

in Blog June 22, 2018

The recent, tragic deaths of Kate Spade and Anthony Bourdain are a reminder of the battle so many of us are fighting, often silently. Depression doesn’t discriminate, and even celebrities are a part of the 320 million people around the world living with depression. I’ve met many of these individuals in my line of work… Read More

They Want Their Lives Back!

in Blog August 1, 2017

The last blog in this space was an interview with Schatzie Brunner, who discussed her experiences with TMS treatment. Recently, I ran across an article in Readers Digest in which Natalie DeGravel speaks similarly highly about her TMS experience at UCLA. This is important to me because there was a similar testimony with a video… Read More

An Interview with Schatzie Brunner: TMS Therapy Patient Advocate and Former CNN Anchor

in Blog July 3, 2017

If depression appears to be in control of your life, you are not alone. Over 16 million people in the United States suffer from depression. More than four million individuals are not satisfied with their current treatment of antidepressant medication. If this sounds familiar, you may be “treatment-resistant.” Treatment–Resistant Depression (TRD) or treatment-refractory depression are… Read More

Beyond the Numbers: TMS Depression Outcomes Registry

in Blog June 8, 2017

The NeuroStar® Advanced Therapy depression outcomes registry was recently announced with 500+ patients, and 62% of patients experienced significant improvement in their depression symptoms. Why is this important? FDA-cleared in 2008, TMS uses MRI-strength magnetic field pulses to treat depression in patients who have not benefited from prior antidepressant medication. The registry is a way… Read More

Transcranial Magnetic Therapy Offers Hope for Depression

in Videos January 13, 2017
Electromagnetic Therapy Offers Hope for Depression The Sound of Music star in the role of Liesel, Charmian Carr is open about her lifelong battle with depression and her TMS treatment at UCLA. She achieved sustained relief after more than 20 years of struggle. “I think Charmian Carr is a great inspiration as an actress and... Read More

The Story of Greg’s Recovery from Chronic Debilitating Depression

in Videos January 13, 2017
Greg has dealt with depression so debilitating that he remained in bed for five years. He recalls his wife sitting on the edge of the bed before she left for work one day and saying, “I understand how much you are suffering. If you are not here when I get back this evening, I will... Read More

ThriveLogic (Nashville TMS) First Visit

in Videos January 13, 2017
At ThriveLogic Nashville (formerly known as Nashville TMS), during your first visit, we'll get you assessed in the chair with the machine to customize future TMS treatment visits.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy – Overall Summary

in Videos January 13, 2017
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) uses a targeted pulsed magnetic field, similar to what is used in an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) machine. While the patient is awake and alert, NeuroStar TMS Therapy® stimulates areas of the brain that are underactive in depression.

I Had My Life Back

in Testimonials January 11, 2017

“Over the period of several months after the sudden death of my husband, I gradually lapsed into a state of depression. Performing simple daily tasks, making decisions and even driving became very difficult. Getting up in the morning became almost impossible. It was like I was living my life in a fog.” “Dr. West spoke… Read More