NeuroStar TMS Therapy Serving Santa Fe

We provide TMS therapy for patients in the Santa Fe area. TMS is a FDA-cleared treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Vigor Health Services Now Offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder to the Santa Fe Area.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy is an innovative, FDA-cleared treatment for Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). It uses targeted magnetic pulses to stimulate underactive areas of the brain that control mood, helping to restore normal function. Unlike medications, it’s non-invasive, drug-free, and free from systemic side effects like weight gain or fatigue. With sessions lasting just 19-37 minutes and no downtime, NeuroStar provides a safe, effective, and convenient option for those who haven’t found relief with traditional treatments.

NeuroStar Delivers Proven Results for Adolescents and Adults.

This PET scan highlights the difference in brain activity between a healthy individual and someone with depression.

NeuroStar TMS Therapy targets these underactive regions with magnetic pulses, restoring healthy brain function. Backed by clinical research, NeuroStar has helped over 83% of patients experience significant relief from depressive symptoms.

How NeuroStar TMS Therapy Works

Here’s what you can expect from a NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) session at our mental health clinic, serving Santa Fe patients:

Before Treatment: You’ll recline comfortably in the treatment chair. A small, curved magnetic coil will be positioned lightly on your head.

During Treatment: NeuroStar delivers focused magnetic stimulation directly to the target areas of the brain. You’ll hear a clicking sound and feel a tapping sensation on your head.

After Treatment: NeuroStar Advanced Therapy: Depending on your doctor’s recommendation, each treatment takes between 19 and 37 minutes.

  • You can resume normal activities immediately.
  • Because there are no effects on alertness or memory, you can drive yourself to and from treatment sessions.
  • In-office treatment with NeuroStar TMS Therapy typically takes 19-37 minutes and is administered 5 days a week for approximately 6-9 weeks.*

ALBUQUERQUE TMS THERAPY FAQ’s

Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS, is a noninvasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symptoms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication.

TMS involves delivering magnetic pulses to specific parts of the brain.

A typical initial course of treatment is about 19-37 minutes daily over 4-6 weeks.

A vast majority of commercial and Medicare plans have recognized the effectiveness of treating depression with TMS Therapy and now cover TMS as part of their plans.

TMS  is often described as an unfamiliar sensation. It may be uncomfortable but it should never be painful.

TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.

No. TMS Therapy involves a unique method of using pulsed magnetic fields for a therapeutic benefit. The intensity of the magnetic field is similar to that of an MRI. These techniques differ radically from the popular use of low-intensity, static magnetic fields. Those products deliver weak and undirected static fields that are incapable of activating brain cells. The activation and stimulation of brain cells are a crucial part of why TMS is so effective.

TMS does not circulate in the blood throughout the body, so it does not have side effects like weight gain, sexual dysfunction, nausea, dry mouth, sedation, etc. The most common side effects reported during clinical trials were headache and scalp discomfort —generally mild to moderate—occurring less frequently after the first week of treatment.

Cutting-Edge Mental Health Care for Santa Fe

Vigor Health Services offers unmatched mental health treatment options to patients in Santa Fe and beyond.

Conditions We Treat

We serve Children (6-12), Adolescents (13-19), Adults (20-64), and Seniors (65 and older).

Anxiety Disorders

Bipolar Disorder

ADHD

Depression (all types, including Postpartum)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Eating Disorders

PTSD

AUTISM

PSYCHOSIS

Insurance

Note: Services may be covered in full by health insurance carrier. However, in the event that portion of the service provided is not covered, payment is expected before service is provided. For self-pay we accept all major credit/debit cards as well as cash payment.

Our Location

Vigor Health Services – Mental Health Clinic and Urgent Mental Health Crisis Center

8010 Mountain Road NE, Suite 300
Albuquerque, NM 87110

Phone: 505-508-1060

Hours: MON- SAT: 8:30 AM – 5:30 PM
By appointment only.