At Advanced Psychiatry and TMS Clinic, we focus solely and exclusively on treating Major Depressive Disorder and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder using Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. This allows us to provide the highest-level care for each and every patient.
Welcome to NeuroStim TMS in Spokane, WA If you are looking for an alternative depression treatment and have not had satisfactory results from pharmaceutical medications or other treatments, NeuroStim TMS may be able to help through TMS Therapy. Please fill out this short form today for a free phone consultation with NeuroStim TMS Spokane. *Most consultations are conducted over the phone, although we also offer free in-office consultations with our TMS Coordinators, if preferred.
Why choose TMS Solutions? “Witnessing for decades, but not understanding individuals who suffered from depression and other mental illnesses repeatedly try multiple antidepressants and other forms of treatment, only to become more depressed because the treatments didn’t work, is what motivated me to learn everything I could about TMS and start TMS Solutions, Inc. Seeing the lives of those who suffer from debilitating depression transform in six weeks is the very thing that, in the beginning, fueled our battles with insurance companies and Medicare to help over 30,000,000 people in the United States gain access to coverage for TMS. Today, that same fervor drives our belief that everyone deserves access to an affordable and proven effective treatment option – TMS, and it’s why push ourselves each day to advocate for our patients.” Christopher Blackburn FOUNDER
Spokane has 4 TMS sites in our listings. One sits on Spokane Falls Boulevard near Riverfront Park, two are around Jefferson Street at the western edge of downtown, and one is out on North Mamer Road in Spokane Valley, close to I-90. Patients come from Liberty Lake, Cheney, Airway Heights, Deer Park and across the state line from Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene.
Most insurers ask for approval before TMS starts. Clinic staff usually send your diagnosis, a depression rating score and a record of earlier antidepressant trials, often at least two. Some plans also want proof of talk therapy. Gathering pharmacy records and past provider names early can shorten the back-and-forth. Approval can take days or a few weeks, depending on the plan.
Clinics may offer more than one way to deliver TMS. A standard appointment delivers repeated pulses for around 20 to 40 minutes. Theta-burst stimulation packs the pulses into bursts, so the visit is over in a few minutes. Both aim at the same mood area of the brain. Your provider picks the approach that fits your history, the equipment on hand and your coverage.
A full course means about 36 sessions over six weeks, so Spokane winters are worth planning for. Snow can slow I-90 and South Hill streets, and many patients book midday slots when roads are clearer. Spokane Transit buses serve downtown, which helps on icy days. Service members and families from Fairchild Air Force Base can ask about times that fit duty hours.
Inland Northwest patients often bring up Depression, ADHD, OCD, Anxiety, PTSD, Bipolar. Depression is where TMS holds FDA clearance, chiefly for people who did not improve on medication. Your Spokane provider weighs whether TMS is right for you once the evaluation is done.
Local clinics name Aetna, Molina, Asuris, Kaiser and Community Health Plan of Washington among their plans, along with Medicare, Apple Health (Washington Medicaid) and TRICARE. Each insurer writes its own criteria, so phone the clinic and ask staff to confirm your benefits.
Yes, many patients from Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene make the drive on I-90. Since visits are daily for several weeks, think about travel time and winter weather. Check whether your Idaho plan covers an out-of-state provider before you start.
Many people finish with a short taper of fewer sessions. Your provider then checks your mood at follow-up visits. If symptoms return later, some patients come back for booster or repeat sessions, which insurance may cover under separate rules.
Expect some scalp discomfort and perhaps a headache, which usually fade as treatment goes on. Some people feel tired after early sessions. Seizures are rare. Tell your technician about anything unusual so they can adjust the settings.
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