If medications don't work for your depression, TMS is a safe and effective option. Concierge Medicine makes sure that your treatment is affordable, well-organized, and right for your mental health.
How TMS works: Mood Control Stimulation
TMS uses magnetic pulses to turn on parts of the brain that control mood. Important information:
- Uses: Treats anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and major depressive disorder (MDD).
- The treatment involves sessions lasting 20 to 40 minutes each day for 4 to 6 weeks.
- Safety: No anesthesia; there may be some mild discomfort on the scalp.
Key facts:
- Effectiveness: 50–60% of people respond, and 30–40% go into remission.
- Concierge Medicine memberships (150–300 USD/month) cover consultations and follow-ups, which is different from traditional fees (10,000–15,000 USD full course).
If you don't get help for your depression, you could:
- Lose your job, your relationship could get worse, or you could even kill yourself.
How Concierge Medicine Improves TMS
Concierge Medicine makes mental health care better by putting the patient first and making it easier for different parts of the system to work together.
All-inclusive Getting ready for TMS
- Evaluations on the same day: Set up psychiatric evaluations within 48 hours.
- Review of medications: If needed, lower the dose of antidepressants and watch for interactions.
- Teaching patients: Use videos to show them how TMS works and what to expect.
Full support and clear prices
- Care that includes everything: As part of the membership, you get TMS sessions, visits with a psychiatrist, and lab tests.
- Paying for Concierge Medicine yourself can save you 20–40% on your costs.
- Integrating lifestyle: Make suggestions for exercise, sleep hygiene, and nutrition.
Long-Term Health and Personalized Recovery
- Accessible 24/7: After the session, take care of any headaches or mood swings right away.
- Keeping track of how things are going: Use PHQ-9 surveys every week to check your depression scores.
- Plans for upkeep: If symptoms come back, offer extra sessions.
Benefits of Concierge Medicine for TMS Patients
- No time to wait: Most Concierge Medicine patients start TMS within a week, but it usually takes three weeks or more.
- Continuity: One group is in charge of making sure that medications, therapy, and TMS all work together.
- No extra charges: Prices that are clear (for example, 6,000 USD for a 36-session course).
Real-Life Success Stories
- Case 1: Sarah, 34, has depression that doesn't get better with treatment. Sarah's psychiatrist at Concierge Medicine told her to get TMS, and in six weeks, her PHQ-9 score went from 22 to 8.
- Case 2: Mike, who is 52 years old, has both anxiety and depression. Mike's Concierge Medicine team used both TMS and CBT, which brought his GAD-7 score down by 70%.
Common Questions About TMS in Concierge Medicine
- Q: When will I start to feel better?
- A: Some people see results in two weeks, and the full effect happens between weeks 4 and 6.
- Q: Is it okay to drive after the session?
- A: Yes, you weren't sedated, so you can go back to doing what you normally do right away.
- Q: Do I need to have maintenance sessions?
- A: 20–30% need boosters every now and then; Concierge Medicine makes plans as needed.
- Q: What if TMS doesn't work?
- A: Concierge Medicine looks into other ways to give ketamine therapy or ECT.
Why Concierge Medicine is a Great Place to Get Mental Health Care
The American Psychiatric Association (APA) says that integrated care is very important. Concierge Medicine delivers by:
- 85% of Concierge Medicine patients finish TMS, while only 60% of patients in the U.S. do.
- Lowering costs: By using bundled pricing, members save between 4,000 USD and 8,000 USD.
- Better outcomes: Compared to 35% of people who use fragmented systems, 50% of people who use integrated systems go into remission.
Final Thoughts
TMS in Concierge Medicine is more than just magnetic pulses; it's a way to care for the whole person that brings you back to life. With Concierge Medicine, you don't have to deal with insurance issues, you can see the best psychiatrists, and you can get a mental health plan that works for you. Get help that you can always count on, from the first time you feel sick to the rest of your life.
