At Montana Psychiatry, our mission is simple but powerful: to help people feel better and live healthier, more fulfilling lives. That’s why we’re always looking for the best tools and techniques to support our patients. One of the most exciting treatments we offer is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)—a non-invasive therapy that uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate specific areas of the brain. TMS is most commonly used to treat depression, especially when other treatments like medications and talk therapy haven’t worked.
Recently, members of our clinical team had the opportunity to attend the PULSES TMS Society Hands-On Training Course. This was an in-depth, hands-on learning experience designed to sharpen skills and improve treatment outcomes. Our team spent over three hours working directly with the equipment, practicing everything from coil placement to motor threshold determination. These are important parts of TMS therapy that help make sure each treatment session is safe, effective, and tailored to the needs of each person.
Our team gained valuable real-world experience during this training—experience we’re already applying to better serve our patients in Montana. We practiced every detail hands-on, from fine-tuning settings to adjusting techniques, which allows us to deliver more precise and comfortable TMS therapy sessions. We remain committed to providing the highest level of care by using the latest science and technology available.
But what makes this training even more exciting is what we learned about new and expanding uses for TMS. While TMS is already FDA-approved to treat depression and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), new research is showing promising results for other conditions as well. At the training, we explored how TMS is now being studied and used for:
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Migraine headaches
- Anxiety disorders
- Chronic pain
- Smoking cessation and addiction recovery
This growing list of uses means more people may benefit from TMS therapy in the future. It also shows how important it is to stay on the cutting edge of mental health care. At Montana Psychiatry, we’re committed to bringing these new possibilities back to our community. When we learn something new, our patients are the first to benefit.
What does this mean for you or your loved one? It means that if you’ve been struggling with your mental health and nothing seems to help, TMS may be a safe and effective option worth exploring. It also means that you don’t have to travel far to get advanced treatment. Our team has the tools, training, and experience to provide expert-level care right here in Montana.
TMS is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. That’s why we take time to get to know you and your needs. Before starting therapy, we do a full evaluation to see if TMS is the right fit. If it is, we’ll create a personalized plan and walk with you every step of the way. During treatment, you can sit comfortably in a chair while the machine delivers gentle magnetic pulses to your brain. There’s no anesthesia, no medication, and no recovery time needed. You can go about your day right after each session.
Our recent training has helped us become even better at delivering this care and we’re proud to bring that knowledge home to Montana. We believe every person deserves access to effective mental health treatment, no matter where they live.
If you or someone you care about is interested in TMS therapy or wants to learn more, we invite you to reach out. We’re here to answer your questions, offer support, and help you find a path to feeling better. With compassion, expertise, and the latest tools in mental health, we’re honored to serve our Montana community.
