Depression is a dark and lonely abyss that many people find themselves in, often feeling as if there’s no way out. Yet we specialize in treating depression with TMS therapy. This FDA-approved procedure doesn’t require hospitalization or anesthesia because it works by stimulating the area of your brain responsible for moods and emotions. Unlike electroconvulsive …

What is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation? Transcranial magnetic stimulation, often referred to as TMS is a noninvasive proce- dure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain to improve symp- toms of depression. TMS is typically used when antidepressant medications haven’t been effective, have ceased working, or as an alternative to medication. How …

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Our goal at TMS Therapy of Lynn is to effectively treat refractory depression for patients not able to benefit from psychopharmacological management. We specialize in TMS Therapy for Treatment of Depression using NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS). NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS) NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are …

What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)? During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, …

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. How does TMS work? TMS involves delivering magnetic …

Meet J. Philip Reimherr, MD – TMS Medical Director… Dr. Reimherr has practiced Psychiatry since 1974 and has been in private practice with Psychiatric Associates of Lynn since 2003. He is board certified in Adult, Child, and Adolescent Psychiatry A graduate of Amherst College, Dr Reimherr received his Medical Degree from the University of Pennsylvania, …