TMS care here clusters in the south metro. We list 3 TMS locations for Minneapolis and the Edina border. One is on West 31st Street near Lake Street in the Lyn-Lake area, one is on Portland Avenue in far south Minneapolis near Highway 62, and the third is in the West 76th Street office corridor in Edina near I-494. Patients come from Richfield, Bloomington, St. Louis Park, and Saint Paul.
Each visit is calm and simple. You sit in a padded chair, a coil is placed against the front of your head, and it gives quick bursts of magnetic pulses. You hear clicking, so clinics often hand out earplugs. You remain conscious and can talk, read, or rest. Plan on 20 minutes to about 40 per standard visit, and you can drive or catch a bus right after.
Many TMS providers track your mood with the PHQ-9, a short nine-question survey about sleep, energy, interest, and mood. You may take it before treatment and again every week or two. Falling scores can show change before you fully feel it. The numbers help your provider decide whether to keep the plan, adjust it, or talk about other options.
A full course usually spans six weeks of weekday appointments, so winter driving can shape your plan. Metro Transit buses run along Lake Street and Portland Avenue, and the Blue Line light rail follows Hiawatha Avenue through south Minneapolis. Ask clinics about later starts on snowy mornings and how they handle storm days. The Edina office off I-494 often suits people coming from Bloomington or Eden Prairie.
Twin Cities residents ask about Depression, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, and Bipolar. TMS is FDA-cleared chiefly for depression, most often after medicines have not worked. Clinic offerings differ, and only an evaluation with a provider can confirm whether it suits you.
Minnesota Medical Assistance and MinnesotaCare may include TMS for depression when medical criteria are met, and Medicare can too. Many Minnesotans carry plans from HealthPartners, Medica, UCare, or the Minnesota Blue Cross plan. Every insurer writes different requirements, so request a benefits check from the clinic before booking.
The survey, often the PHQ-9, gives a score from your answers about the past two weeks. Lower scores mean fewer symptoms. Your provider compares your scores over the course to see whether TMS is helping and to guide next steps, such as extra sessions or a taper.
Yes. TMS does not need sedation, so you can ride Metro Transit, drive, or bike home right after. Most people go straight back to work or class. If you have a mild headache, sitting for a few minutes before you leave can help.
Some metal near the head can be a problem, such as cochlear implants, aneurysm clips, or certain stimulators. Dental fillings and braces are usually fine. Tell the clinic about any implants during screening, and the provider will decide whether TMS is right for you.
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