Discover MeRT: Transformative Mental Health Treatment Without Drugs
Taking care of your mental health isn’t just essential—it’s foundational to every aspect of your life. However, managing conditions like depression and anxiety can often feel like an uphill battle despite trying various treatments such as medications and therapy. Sometimes, these symptoms persist or recur intermittently, impacting your quality of life.
Introducing MeRT, a revolutionary solution: EEG-guided TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) tailored to your brain’s unique patterns. Using magnetic fields akin to those used in MRI scans, MeRT targets and harmonizes out-of-sync areas of your brain, gently realigning them with the rest of your neural network.
MeRT is an emerging technology that aims to improve brain function and communication. The equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared to treat Major Depressive Disorder and OCD and is used off-label to treat a wide variety of conditions.
This approach enhances brain function and alleviates symptoms without the risks associated with medications or invasive surgeries. MeRT offers a promising path toward improved mental well-being and sustained relief.
Breakthrough MeRT Therapy: Relief for Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, and Beyond, Where Other Treatments Fall Short
MeRT is a highly personalized approach to TMS, meticulously crafted around your individual brain scans. This precision not only enhances its effectiveness but also surpasses standard TMS treatments. With TMS being FDA-approved for major depressive disorder, MeRT has been extensively studied across various mental health conditions, demonstrating significant efficacy.
For Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), MeRT offers a robust alternative, particularly beneficial for non-responsive cases, to traditional antidepressants. Research supports its application in addressing symptoms effectively.
In treating Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), both MeRT and TMS have shown promise, especially for individuals resistant to conventional therapies, with MeRT yielding notable outcomes.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) research indicates potential benefits of TMS, including reductions in anxiety symptoms, underscoring its relevance in therapeutic strategies.
For Bipolar Disorder, TMS has proven effective in managing depressive episodes, showcasing its versatility in mental health treatment.
In Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), TMS emerges as a viable option when standard treatments fall short, FDA-approved for its potential to alleviate symptoms.
Studies also suggest TMS may aid in mitigating substance abuse cravings and promoting abstinence among individuals grappling with alcohol and cocaine addiction.
What are the Signs?
Recognizing Signs of Declining Mental Health:
- Persistent feelings of sadness or depression
- Excessive worry or fear about everyday situations
- Sudden and intense mood swings
- Heightened irritability or frequent outbursts of anger
- Overwhelming feelings of being unable to cope
- Difficulty focusing, remembering things, or making decisions
- Regularly experiencing negative thoughts or self-doubt
- Withdrawal from social activities and relationships
- Changes in sleep patterns, either insomnia or excessive sleeping
- Alterations in eating habits, such as loss of appetite or overeating
- Increased reliance on alcohol or drugs to cope
- Avoidance of responsibilities or social interactions
- Strained relationships and difficulty connecting with others
- Loss of interest in hobbies or activities previously enjoyed
- Challenges in performing daily tasks and responsibilities
- Emotional numbness or feeling detached from reality
These symptoms, even when experienced in part, can significantly impact daily life. Many individuals have found considerable relief and improved quality of life through MeRT treatment.
Commonly seen Benefits of MeRT
The Benefits of MeRT Treatment as Reported by Users:
- Enhanced quality of sleep
- Heightened relaxation levels
- Improved concentration and focus
- Enhanced memory retention and mental clarity
- Reduction in perceived pain levels
- Enhanced overall mood
- Improved stress management capabilities
- Increased attention span
- Enhanced sociability
- Elevated motivation levels
- Enhanced cognitive clarity
- Reduced cravings, such as those for drugs or alcohol
- Improved emotional resilience
- Enhanced adaptability to change
- Elevated self-confidence and self-esteem
These benefits are observed through rigorous monitoring and adherence to our treatment protocols. Individual outcomes may vary, and results are not universally guaranteed.
Enhance Your Mental Edge with MeRT: Elevate Brain Performance and Mental Wellness
What to Expect
For the initial analysis, you will come in for a comprehensive testing appointment. We will gather your new patient paperwork and then our chief neuro technician will perform a qEEG and EKG, which will enable us to identify any dysfunction or communication problems in your brain.
While this appointment usually takes about 45 minutes, if you are seeking treatment for your child with autism, please plan on spending an hour with us. Should you decide to proceed with treatment, we will schedule your assessment period.
If you are not yet ready to commit to going through an assessment period of treatment or prefer to have your qEEG and consultation done to ensure you are a candidate for treatment, we also offer the option of coming in for a qEEG/EKG and consultation with our clinician to see your results before proceeding with the assessment period.
Your second appointment is 45 minutes long. During this time, you will meet with Kayleigh Prowse, FNP, for your clinical evaluation. She will answer any questions you may have and discuss your applicable treatment plan. Please note that Dr. Julie Kim oversees all treatment for each patient.
Assessment Period
The assessment period of treatment lasts for two weeks.
The assessment period of treatment will help you, and us, determine how you are responding to treatment. At the end of the assessment period, we will perform a second qEEG to note any changes occurring in your brain.
The first week will be Monday through Friday, and the second week, Monday through Thursday, nine sessions in total, followed by a repeat qEEG to determine progress.
Continuing Treatment
Once the assessment period is complete, and we are seeing progress both clinically and on the qEEG, we will schedule subsequent two-week treatment periods. Because each treatment period lasts for two weeks, you must be able to stay in Newport Beach or the surrounding area. We advise that to get the most out of your treatment—and for long-lasting results—you stay for an entire six weeks of treatment (which includes the assessment period).
The comparison between the initial and second qEEG/clinical evaluation will determine if you are responding. You should also start to experience changes in the way you are feeling during this time. We highly advise a total of six weeks of treatment (which includes the assessment period) for optimal and long-lasting results.
Since each brain is unique, the protocol will be different for each patient as it is based on specific qEEG/EKG data from your brain and the specific condition being treated. Generally, the results of treatment can last a lifetime, though some people prefer occasional follow-up treatment as needed. However, each person is different, and protocols may vary. Your provider will have regularly scheduled follow-up EEGs and meet with you to gauge your progress.
Additional Information
A typical treatment session takes about 45 minutes. You will sit in a chair while the neuro-technician administers the treatment near the scalp via a hand-held magnet. The gentle magnetic impulses are delivered for six to eight seconds each minute. You may feel a slight sensation while the treatment is occurring, but it is not painful or uncomfortable.
Please note that results and improvements are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual users and are not guaranteed. Moreover, the results of therapy can vary per individual. In general, the longer the length of MeRT therapy, the longer the changes remain.
Insurance Coverage
We are an in-network provider with TRICARE. If you have TRICARE insurance, it is possible that your policy may provide coverage, depending on your specific situation. Our New Patient Coordinator can discuss this with you in further detail.
For all other insurance, we are considered out of network and cannot file an insurance claim on your behalf. We can, however, provide you with the paperwork at the end of your treatment, which you can submit to your insurance company to see if they may provide any reimbursement. Please note that w are unable to see any Medicare or Medicaid patients.
Currently, rTMS is FDA-cleared for Depression and OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.) Treatment for all other conditions is considered “off-label.” However, for non-FDA-approved treatment, it is not likely that insurance will provide reimbursement for our protocols.
Some patients have reported that they have been able to receive some reimbursement for EEGs or clinical evaluations. But this depends on their health coverage. Medicare patients have reported that their coverage provides no reimbursement for MeRT.
We take all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover.
Care Credit is also an option to help finance medical expenses. This is a separate company from The Brain Treatment Center Newport Beach. Care Credit is a credit card that can cover medical expenses and services. They typically offer zero-interest financing for 12 months.
Usually, when you go to the Care Credit website and apply, they will promptly let you know your approval status.
Contact Our New Patient Coordinator for Additional Information
It’s normal for patients and their families affected by brain disorders to feel alone, frustrated, and hopeless. However, there is hope. MeRT is a treatment protocol that has helped patients restore their brain function, reclaim their lives, and get a whole new lease on life.
We understand what you are going through. Our goal is to help guide you through the process so that you can make an informed decision about whether MeRT is the right treatment for you or your child.
Many of our clinicians and technicians have gone through MeRT treatment and have experienced incredible results firsthand. As a result, they are passionate about helping you to heal, too.
Our New Patient Coordinator is available to answer any questions that you may have about how MeRT can help you specifically. She’ll take the time to listen to your concerns and put your mind at ease. She can also help get you scheduled with the clinic should you decide to move forward with treatment.
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(949) 418-1108
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