At Pacific Mind Health, we are committed to offering innovative, evidence-informed care for individuals living with depression and other mental health conditions.
Our Express TMS program uses intermittent theta burst stimulation, an advanced form of transcranial magnetic stimulation, to deliver effective treatment in just a few minutes per session.
For individuals struggling with major depressive disorder, treatment-resistant depression, or persistent depressive symptoms, Express TMS offers a modern, well-tolerated option that does not require anesthesia, involves no downtime, and allows you to return to your daily routines immediately after treatment sessions.
If you are exploring new depression treatments, we invite you to contact us to learn whether Express TMS may be right for you.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is a form of noninvasive brain stimulation used in treating depression and certain psychiatric disorders. This approach uses targeted magnetic pulses delivered through a magnetic coil placed gently against the patient’s head. These pulses generate a magnetic field that stimulates specific brain regions involved in mood regulation.
Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as rTMS treatment, has been studied extensively for major depression and unipolar depression. Over time, transcranial magnetic stimulation rTMS has become an established option for individuals who have not responded adequately to other treatments.
Unlike electroconvulsive therapy, TMS therapy does not require anesthesia and is not associated with memory loss. Patients sit comfortably during sessions and remain awake and alert. Most individuals describe a tapping sensation on the scalp during treatment.
If you would like to understand how transcranial magnetic stimulation TMS works and whether it may benefit you, contact us to schedule a consultation.
Express TMS is our streamlined protocol that uses intermittent theta-burst stimulation. Traditional repetitive TMS protocols may take 20 to 40 minutes per session. In contrast, theta-burst TMS delivers stimulation in a pattern that mimics natural brain activity, enabling significantly shorter sessions.
Theta burst stimulation is administered in just a few minutes while maintaining strong therapeutic efficacy. This TBS treatment protocol has been supported by randomized controlled trial research demonstrating comparable outcomes to longer rTMS therapy sessions for major depressive disorder (MDD).
The result is an effective treatment that fits more easily into busy schedules without compromising clinical application or outcome measures.
If time has been a barrier to starting TMS treatment, we encourage you to contact us to learn more about Express TMS.
In addition to standard Express TMS scheduling, we also offer accelerated treatment options designed to meet the needs of both patients and referring providers.
For some individuals, accelerated TMS allows the full course of treatment to be completed in one week rather than spread across several weeks. This option may be appropriate for patients who require rapid access to care or who have scheduling, travel, or clinical considerations that make a traditional timeline challenging.
We are always available to collaborate with referral partners to determine whether Express or Accelerated TMS is the most appropriate option for a given patient.
In major depressive disorder, certain areas of the brain show altered brain activity. Express TMS uses a precise targeting method to stimulate the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, a brain region strongly associated with mood regulation.
Careful coil placement over the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex allows magnetic stimulation to reach the brain involved in emotional processing. This noninvasive brain stimulation helps modulate neural circuits linked to depression symptoms.
By influencing brain activity in this region, TMS therapy aims to reduce symptoms and support improved emotional balance over time.
If you are living with major depression and have not experienced adequate relief from medication or therapy alone, we invite you to reach out and discuss whether Express TMS may support your treatment plan.
Express TMS is most commonly used for major depressive disorder and treatment-resistant depression. Many individuals with major depressive disorder (MDD) have tried multiple depression treatments, including medication and talk therapy, without achieving sustained improvement.
For those with treatment-resistant depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation offers an alternative that does not rely on additional medication. TMS therapy can be part of an acute treatment phase aimed at reducing symptoms and restoring function.
Clinical trials, systematic reviews, and meta-analyses have consistently shown that rTMS treatment can significantly reduce depressive symptoms in many patients.
If you are struggling with persistent depression symptoms despite other treatments, contact us to learn whether Express TMS may be appropriate for you.
Intermittent theta burst stimulation has been examined in numerous clinical trials and randomized controlled trials. Study participants receiving theta burst stimulation (TBS) have demonstrated outcomes comparable to standard repetitive TMS protocols, but with dramatically shorter session times.
Publications in peer-reviewed journals have contributed to the growing evidence base supporting TBS treatment. Meta-analysis data and systematic reviews suggest that therapeutic efficacy remains strong even with the condensed rTMS protocol.
While further research continues to refine targeting and dosing strategies, current data support theta burst stimulation (iTBS) as an effective treatment for major depressive disorder and related psychiatric disorders.
If you are interested in evidence-based brain stimulation options, we encourage you to contact us for more information.
For individuals with major depressive disorder or bipolar depression, treatment options may include medication, talk therapy, deep transcranial magnetic stimulation, or, in more severe cases, electroconvulsive therapy.
Unlike electroconvulsive therapy, Express TMS does not require anesthesia and is not associated with cognitive side effects such as memory loss. Compared to some psychiatric drugs, TMS therapy does not involve systemic medication effects.
Deep TMS and deep transcranial magnetic stimulation are alternative protocols that target broader brain regions. Express TMS, using intermittent theta-burst stimulation, offers a focused, time-efficient option within the broader TMS treatment landscape.
For individuals who have not responded to other treatments, Express TMS may provide a new path forward. We invite you to contact us to discuss your treatment plan.
While Express TMS is most widely used in treating depression, transcranial magnetic stimulation has been explored in other mental health conditions and neurological disorders.
Research continues in areas such as bipolar disorder, obsessive patterns, substance use disorders, and even smoking cessation. Additional studies have examined its role in conditions such as multiple sclerosis and other psychiatric disorders.
Although the primary indication remains major depressive disorder, the evolving clinical application of magnetic stimulation continues to expand as further research emerges.
If you have questions about whether Express TMS may support your specific mental health conditions, we encourage you to reach out for a consultation.
At Pacific Mind Health, patient comfort and safety are central to every treatment we provide. Express TMS is generally well tolerated, with the most common side effect being mild scalp discomfort during sessions. Serious side effects are rare, and we review safety concerns thoroughly during your evaluation.
We take time to explain how brain stimulation techniques work, what outcome measures we track, and what to expect during acute treatment. We also review your full treatment plan to ensure Express TMS fits appropriately alongside other care.
Living with major depressive disorder, unipolar depression, or treatment-resistant depression can feel discouraging, especially after trying multiple other treatments. Express TMS offers a research-supported, time-efficient option designed to reduce symptoms and restore balance.
Our team at Pacific Mind Health is here to guide you through every step, from your initial consultation to the completion of treatment sessions.
Contact us today to learn more about Express TMS, schedule an evaluation, and take the next step toward improved well-being.
