TRANSCRANIAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION THERAPY (TMS)
Non-Medication Treatment for Major Depression
Salveo Integrative Health offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy in Lawrenceville, GA. This is a non-medication treatment for depression that is FDA-cleared, safe, and effective.
TMS therapy may be recommended for patients who are not getting adequate results with standard drug therapy. This advanced treatment offers benefits without producing the common side effects associated with antidepressant medication.
NeuroStar TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy:
- Is similar to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
- Uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses
- Stimulates underactive areas of the brain
- Is conducted right in the doctor’s office
What you can expect
The service is covered by most major insurance plans.
- Patients are awake and alert during treatment
- Patients can resume their usual routines and activities immediately after the treatment.
- In-office treatment takes 37 minutes
- The treatment is performed 5 days a week for 4 to 6 weeks.
There are nearly 500 NeuroStar physicians providing TMS therapy. With more than 12,000 patients treated, this advanced treatment approach is bringing new hope to patients every day.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy can be used for patients who failed to receive satisfactory results from antidepressant medication. With TMS therapy, patients avoid the common side effects from antidepressants. The most common treatment side effect is pain or discomfort.
NeuroStar TMS Therapy is not suitable for everyone. Consult with a Salveo physician to determine if this proven treatment is right for you. At Salveo Integrative Health, we offer comprehensive behavioral and mental health services in Lawrenceville, GA. Book an appointment today!
Real People, Real Stories
Many people who suffer from depression have stories just like yours.
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Shahzad Hashmi, MD, DFAPA,
Chief Medical Officer
Meet Dr. Hashmi
Shahzad M. Hashmi, MD, FAPA
Chief Medical Officer, Salveo Integrative Health, Inc.
Dr. Shahzad Hashmi is the Chief Medical Officer and founder of Salveo Integrative Health, Inc. and the Salveo Foundation, Inc. He completed his medical degree from Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan, where he specialized in internal medicine and surgery. He moved to the United States and completed his residency at Howard University Medical School. While there, he served as the Chief Resident and received his medical degree in Psychiatry.
Sahara Khan,
Director of TMS Services
Meet Sahara Khan
Sahara Khan is the Executive Director of TMS Services at Salveo.
Sahara oversees the delivery of TMS and manages the program’s administration and services.
Sahara has been administering TMS treatment since 2020.
Lindsay Weaver,
TMS Coordinator and Technician
Meet Lindsay Weaver
Lindsay Weaver is the TMS Coordinator and Technician at Salveo.
She is the chief point of contact for the treatment, being involved with patient from the referral process, conult, and treatment.
With Dr Hashmi and Sahara, Lindsay has helped Salveo achieve recognition as a NeuroStar Gold Circle Provider, administering over 500 treatments over the last year.
