Deep TMS

HOW DOES DEEP TMS WORK?

Deep TMS uses electrical impulses to regulate your brain’s production of neurotransmitters, leading to improved mood and mental stability. Inside the helmet, BrainsWay’s unique, patented H-coil technology works to directly stimulate deeper and broader regions of the brain. At All Points North, we have three helmet options from BrainsWay, all with different coils. Each coil is uniquely designed to treat depression, anxiety and OCD, or smoking addiction.

WHAT DOES DEEP TMS TREAT?

Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation from BrainsWay is FDA-approved to treat:

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Major depressive disorder (MDD)
• Smoking addiction
• Anxious depression

Deep TMS is also CE-marked for the following treatments, though these are considered off-label use in the U.S.:

• Bipolar Disorder
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Schizophrenia
• Alzheimer’s Disease
• Autism
• Chronic Pain
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Parkinson’s Disease
• Post Stroke Rehabilitation

MEET YOUR TMS TEAM

Jason Thompson brings nearly two decades of healthcare experience to his role at All Points North. As the President of Plus by APN, Jason trains and oversees all techs in all APN locations. He loves educating clients about new treatment options and guiding them through the healing process with a holistic approach. 

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DEEP TMS TREATMENT EXPERIENCE

Deep TMS sessions are safe, quick, effective, and generally well tolerated. At Plus by APN, a Deep TMS technician will oversee each session and answer any questions you might have before, during, and after the treatment. The number of sessions can vary, but you can expect each session to last about 20 minutes, with the initial consultation and brain mapping taking 60-90 minutes.

DEEP TMS TREATMENT PROCESS

1. The process starts with a free call or live chat. A member of our contact center team will gather your information and send it along to our Deep TMS team.
2. You will receive a call from a Deep TMS team member to assess your story and discuss treatment options. We’ll also run your insurance benefits, discuss payment, and take steps to see if you are qualified.
3. When you come in for your first treatment, a director or tech will meet with you for about 60-90 minutes to go over details, assess you further, discuss expectations, and map your brain.
4. For each subsequent appointment, you’ll arrive at our location, take a seat in a comfortable chair, and pop on the cushioned helmet for about 20 minutes.
5. During treatment, you may hear and feel a slight repetitive tapping coming from within the helmet as the coil’s magnetic pulses activate different parts of the brain.
6. After your session, you can head right back to your day, with no downtime required.

A DEEP TMS SUCCESS STORY

Meet Pierre, a former APN client who was eligible for Deep TMS treatment for anxiety and depression. When Pierre first arrived at All Points North Lodge, he didn’t realize Deep TMS was available, but his experience compelled him to talk about it with others because of the positive results he achieved.

MEET PIERRE

THE RESEARCH ON DEEP TMS

Deep TMS has been tested in over 60 clinical studies for various indications in leading institutions all over the world, and it is FDA-approved for the clinical treatment of Major Depressive Disorder, OCD, anxious depression, and smoking cessation. Currently, Deep TMS is available in the US, Europe, and South America. Over 15,000 clients have been treated with BrainsWay Deep TMS already, and the research on its impact and conditions continues to grow.

STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR PROGRESS

Deep TMS works better with conjunct psychotherapy. Our telehealth platform – APN Connection – allows us to support you in the real world. As new stressors come up, we can help you unpack and process in real-time. You’ll be able to build a greater support network by participating in group therapy sessions with APN clients across the country. With peer support, you can get advice rooted in experience and hold space for others as you journey deeper into recovery together.

APN has built its own private app for you to see your schedule, join sessions, track your progress, and get peer-to-peer support for your recovery journey. APN Connection is a secure hub for clients to join all remote groups and individual sessions with just a smartphone.

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DEEP TMS FOR DEPRESSION

Deep TMS is a non-invasive and convenient treatment option for those struggling with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Studies have shown the treatment to be effective for clients with depression, no matter how many medications have been tried or how many medications didn’t work. In fact, Deep TMS is often said to be effective for those with medication-resistant depression.

In real-life clinical settings, Deep TMS was proven to be effective for 3 out of 4 major depression clients with a 51% remission rate and a 75% response rate.

DEEP TMS FOR OCD

Deep TMS is a non-invasive and convenient treatment option for those struggling with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). Studies have shown the treatment to be effective for clients with depression, no matter how many medications have been tried or how many medications didn’t work. In fact, Deep TMS is often said to be effective for those with medication-resistant depression.

A real-life setting study in the Journal of Psychiatric Research found that over 70% of study clients experienced at least a 30% reduction in OCD symptom severity after 18.5 sessions. After 20 sessions, about 50% of study clients maintained that 30% or more severity reduction for a sustained period of time. In another study from the American Journal of Psychiatry, 54.8% of patients achieved at least a 20% reduction in symptom severity after six weeks of treatment.

DEEP TMS FOR SMOKING CESSATION

Deep TMS is the first and only FDA-approved non-invasive medical device for the treatment of smoking addiction. A study completed by BrainsWay showed that 28% of Deep TMS clients sustained abstinence from smoking for at least 4 consecutive weeks as compared to only 11.7% of control group clients. This study was double-blind, multi-center, and conducted with patients who had a 26-year smoking history.
Deep TMS for smoking has been found to be well-tolerated for most clients.