What Is TMS Therapy?
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses — similar in strength to those used in an MRI machine — to stimulate areas of the brain that are underactive in depression. Specifically, it targets the prefrontal cortex, the region responsible for mood regulation, motivation, and emotional processing.
Unlike antidepressants, TMS doesn't circulate through your bloodstream. Unlike ECT, it doesn't require anesthesia or produce memory effects. Patients sit comfortably in a chair during treatment and leave to drive themselves home.
Who Is a Candidate for TMS Therapy?
TMS may be appropriate for adults who have been diagnosed with major depressive disorder (MDD) and have not experienced adequate relief from one or more antidepressant medications. It may also be considered for patients who cannot tolerate antidepressant side effects, prefer a non-medication approach, or want to add a targeted brain-based therapy to their existing treatment plan.
A psychiatric evaluation at Sonoran Sun Wellness will determine whether TMS is appropriate for you, assess any contraindications (such as metal implants near the head), and develop a treatment schedule tailored to your clinical needs.
Why Choose TMS at Sonoran Sun Wellness?
Unlike standalone TMS clinics, Sonoran Sun Wellness offers TMS within a comprehensive mental health framework.
Our approach includes:
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Thorough psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
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Medication review and optimization when appropriate
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Coordination with therapy and ongoing care
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Symptom monitoring and outcome tracking
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Patient education and collaborative decision-making
This integrated model supports better outcomes and continuity of care.
What to Expect from TMS Therapy
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36 total treatment sessions
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Treatments are done in less than 30 minutes
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Outpatient sessions, 4-5 days per week
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Sessions last approximately 20-40 minutes
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No anesthesia, sedation, or recovery time required
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You can drive yourself to and from appointments
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Most patients resume normal daily activities immediately after each session
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Treatment plan is individualized based on response and clinical progress
TMS Insurance Coverage in Scottsdale
TMS therapy is covered by many major insurance plans for qualifying patients with treatment-resistant depression, including Cigna, BCBS, UHC, Aetna, TRICARE, VA-CNN, Champus and Medicare. Our team conducts insurance verification before treatment begins, so you know your benefits in advance. We also offer financing through Cherry.
Proven Depression Relief That Lasts
By clinician rating, 83% of patients responded to an acute course of NeuroStar, and 62% achieved remission.5,22
On a patient-rated scale, 69% of patients achieved response, and 36% achieved remission.5,22
The only TMS treatment with demonstrated durability in depression*** through 1 year.8,11
In a naturalistic clinical study in 257 patients who did not benefit from antidepressant medications, NeuroStar Advanced Therapy offered durable effect over 1 year*** following acute treatment.8,11
TMS Therapy in Scottsdale, AZ — FDA-Cleared NeuroStar® Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for Depression
Non-invasive. No medication side effects. No sedation. NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared for major depressive disorder and is covered by most major insurance plans — delivered within comprehensive psychiatric care at Sonoran Sun Wellness.
NeuroStar® TMS is FDA-cleared as an adjunctive treatment for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). A consultation can help you and your provider discuss whether it may fit your needs and care plan.
NeuroStar TMS for OCD
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is a non-invasive treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate targeted areas of the brain. The NeuroStar system is FDA-cleared as an adjunctive treatment for adults with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)—meaning a clinician may recommend it as part of a broader treatment plan, rather than as a replacement for other care.
OCD Symptoms
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can involve obsessions, compulsions, or both. Obsessions are unwanted, recurring thoughts, images, or urges that cause distress. Compulsions are repeated behaviors or mental rituals a person feels driven to do, often to ease that distress—though relief may be temporary. If your obsessions and compulsions affect your quality of life, see your doctor or mental health professional.
Get in Touch
4383 N. 75th St. Suite 101
Scottsdale, AZ. 85251
Call: 1-888-792-3001
Text: 1-833-231-7137
Fax: 1-480-393-7627
