Memory
Holding on to the words, names and moments that matter.
Losing words, forgetting things, finding plans harder to follow: changes in thinking can be frightening, for you and for the people who love you. Cognitive decline is a gradual loss of abilities like memory, reasoning and problem-solving.
What it can feel like
Everyone’s experience is different. These are some of the things people tell us.
- Memory problems
- Trouble thinking things through or reasoning
- Trouble judging space and distance
- Changes in how you communicate
- Everyday tasks getting harder
- Changes in mood or behavior
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What treatment looks like
Short sessions while you’re awake and comfortable. No anesthesia, no medication, and you drive yourself home.
In their own words
Paying for it
Questions people ask
How does TMS help memory and focus?
TMS gently stimulates the brain and supports its ability to build new connections. We measure focus, memory and attention before and after, so you can see what has changed.
Will insurance cover it?
Insurance doesn’t cover this treatment at this time. We offer payment plans. Financing may also be available through CareCredit, subject to credit approval and the lender’s terms.
Is TMS safe?
TMS has been studied extensively and used in clinics for nearly 20 years, and it’s generally well tolerated. Scalp discomfort and headache can occur, and seizures are rare. Before you start, we do a thorough intake, go over the risks with you and check whether it’s suitable for you.
What are the side effects?
The most common are scalp discomfort where the coil sits and a mild headache, usually in the first sessions. Some people have none. Seizures are rare. Your clinician will go over the risks with you before you start.
What does a session look like?
Most sessions take up to about 30 minutes, including setup. We place a small tracker on your face and a coil on your head, and you’ll feel light tapping that people often compare to a woodpecker. You can get back to your day right after.
When will I start to feel better?
Everyone is different. Some people feel better right away, and others after a few weeks. Your technician will walk you through what’s normal along the way.
Can I keep seeing my therapist?
Yes, and we encourage it. Talk therapy works well alongside TMS, and we can recommend a therapist if you don’t have one.
Losing words, forgetting things, finding plans harder to follow: changes in thinking can be frightening, for you and for the people who love you. Cognitive decline is a gradual loss of abilities like memory, reasoning and problem-solving.
Acting early can help keep the brain working well and protect your quality of life. TMS gently stimulates the brain to support memory, focus and clear thinking.
It isn’t only for decline. Brain optimization uses the same personalized approach to sharpen focus, mental clarity and overall brain health.
Thinking
- Memory problems
- Trouble thinking things through or reasoning
- Trouble judging space and distance
Day to day
- Changes in how you communicate
- Everyday tasks getting harder
- Changes in mood or behavior
How we treat memory
A clear picture first
Before treatment, an MRI, a qEEG and cognitive tests add to what you and your family tell us, so we understand what has changed.
Strengthening the brain
TMS supports neural plasticity, the brain’s ability to adapt and build new connections.
Checking progress
Treatment comes in blocks of 10 sessions, with a check-in every 2 weeks to see what’s changing.
Why people choose TMS here
- Sharper thinking
- Better memory
- Better focus and concentration
- Less apathy and low mood
- Better sleep
- A brain that adapts more easily
Treatment plans
Standard TMS
30 sessions, once a day, Monday to Friday. 30-minute sessions in blocks of 10, with a check-in every 2 weeks. Not covered by insurance. Cash pay.
Accelerated TMS
50 sessions, 10 a day, Monday to Friday. 15-minute sessions, ten times a day, for one week. Cash pay.
Paying for treatment
Cash only
Insurance doesn’t cover this treatment at this time.
We offer payment plans. Financing may also be available through CareCredit, subject to credit approval and the lender’s terms.
The numbers
- 1 in 10 people aged 70 to 74 has mild cognitive impairment. (Alzheimer’s Association, 2022 Facts and Figures)
- By 80 to 84, it’s 1 in 4. (Alzheimer’s Association, 2022 Facts and Figures)
- We measure focus, memory and attention before and after treatment, so you can see what has changed.
A patient’s story
Gerard: Gerard lived with depression and cognitive decline into his 80s and 90s. After TMS, he’s playing his music again.
Dr. Liker explains: Using MeRT, a form of TMS, can greatly assist in treating many brain conditions