Few treatments in mental health history have been as exciting as transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy. Where did TMS therapy originate, and how did it become so popular with people suffering from depression and other mental health issues? At Cedar Park TMS, we first started offering TMS therapy in 2018. We are your local, hometown provider, and we want to share with you the history of TMS therapy and how it is changing lives right here in our own backyard.
The development of TMS therapy spans several decades, beginning in the 1980s when researchers looked at how magnetic fields might affect brain activity. Dr. Anthony Barker and his team pioneered this therapy and created the first TMS device in 1985. They hoped to develop a non-invasive means of stimulating neurons to see how it might treat neurological and psychiatric conditions.
In the 1990s, studies began yielding promising results. These findings showed that TMS therapy can safely target areas of the brain associated with mood regulation and prompted additional clinical trials. In the early 2000s, TMS therapy became popular as a treatment for depression. In 2008, the FDA cleared TMS therapy for treatment-resistant depression.
Research into TMS therapy has developed over time. Scientists refined techniques to increase effectiveness and reduce side effects, making the treatment more accessible and useful. Today, TMS therapy treats anxiety, OCD, and PTSD, among other mental health conditions, and offers hope to those who have not found relief with medication alone.
Now that you understand the history of TMS treatment, let us look at its future. TMS continues to evolve, and new research shows it could effectively treat other conditions. The increasing evidence supports TMS therapy as a viable option for treating chronic pain and addiction, opening up new possibilities in mental health. One promising development is accelerated TMS, which involves delivering more than one treatment in a day and may lead to a faster response time.
At Cedar Park TMS, we are at the forefront of these innovations in therapy while focusing on what really matters: compassionate and individualized care for our patients.
Cedar Park TMS is an amazing community of providers, offering medication management since 2008 and supporting patients on their mental health journeys with care and expertise. In 2018, we were the first provider in the area to offer TMS therapy and become part of its continuing history. We saw firsthand how TMS therapy gave hope to patients when treatments, such as medication, failed. It has been a particularly useful treatment for those with major depressive disorder.
Unlike large corporate offices, we are a hometown provider who values personalized care. Our patients are more than numbers—they are neighbors, friends, and family. Our staff and practitioners live within the local community and understand the unique needs of TMS therapy for the area. This community-focused approach allows us to create a safe space for patients seeking TMS therapy.
While national health care chains provide TMS therapy, that is not who we are. When you choose Cedar Park TMS, you will receive personalized care from a team that has been a part of the history of TMS therapy.
We take the time to understand each patient and develop a tailored treatment plan to meet their needs. We strive to keep up with the latest advances in TMS therapy while still maintaining our personal touch.
If you are considering TMS therapy, get in touch with us to find out if you are eligible for this innovative treatment and discuss how it could fit into your treatment plan. Contact Cedar Park TMS today—we are here when you need us.
