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The TMS equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared for Depression and OCD and used off-label to treat many other neurological conditions.
MeRT uses gentle magnetic waves to stimulate targeted areas of the brain to improve function.
No drugs or anesthetics whatsoever are used with MeRT. It is a simple, effective outpatient procedure.
With MeRT treatment, there is no pain, only magnetic waves are used for stimulation.
MeRT uses brain scans and diagnostics to tailor treatment for each individual.
There is no electricity used or penetration of the head. Just magnetic waves.
MeRT does not involve the use of medications or anesthetics.
There is a wide range of neurological conditions that have been successfully treated with MeRT. Here are some of the most common ones.
Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD
We have had very good success with symptom improvement treating both children and adults on the spectrum with MeRT.
Including Treatment Resistant Depression
rTMS as used with MeRT is FDA-cleared for the treatment of depression with the support of many published research studies that showed significant improvement.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Head injuries can cause long-term adverse effects in brain function and other symptoms. Studies show MeRT can be beneficial for recovery.
And Generalized Anxiety Disorder, GAD
May include panic attacks, agoraphobia, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder) can also trigger anxiety or panic attacks.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Often a result of experiencing or witnessing terrifying events, violence, or going through extended periods of extreme stress. MeRT can help.
For Cognitive Impairment
Not as fast mentally as you were? Memory issues or lessening of your mental sharpness or speed can all be addressed and often improved with MeRT.
While our New Patient Coordinator is happy to answer your questions and explain things, here are some of the most commonly asked questions and their answers.
To find out if MeRT is the right choice for you or your child, begin by reaching out to our New Patient Coordinator. She is available to provide detailed information about the treatment, protocols, costs, and payment options. If you decide to proceed, we will schedule your initial two appointments for a non-invasive brain scan and a consultation with the doctor to discuss the scan results and potential benefits of treatment.
For the EEG (brain scan), we fit a cap on one’s head to record the brain’s electrical activity and identify any areas with irregular function. For the EKG, we place an electrode on the chest to capture the heart’s electrical signals and assess the coherence between the brain and heart.
Following the qEEG/EKG will be a consultation with our doctor, either in person or virtually. During this meeting, we will review your test results, explain the treatment protocols, address any questions you might have, and discuss the potential benefits of treatment.
If you move forward with treatment, the first week of MeRT will consist of 45 minutes each day for five days, Monday through Friday. The second week of treatment will last for four days, Monday through Thursday, followed by new testing on Friday.
Most courses of treatment with MeRT run for about 6 weeks with a new brain scan done every two weeks to assess progress and to continue to customize treatment for best results. Tailored treatment protocols are what help make MeRT even more effective than rTMS.
Dr. Lori Zettell is heading our Brain Treatment Center in Marshall
After attending an integrative medicine conference in New York in 2015, Dr. Zettell decided to pursue additional training in functional medicine.
She is a fully certified Functional Medicine Practitioner through the Institute for Functional Medicine. She also holds certifications from the American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology and the American Board of Wound Medicine & Surgery. Additionally, she is a preceptor for the BaleDoneen Method for cardiovascular disease & stroke prevention.
Dr. Zettell desires to help her patients gain control over symptoms that may have taken over their lives, and she considers it a privilege to partner with you in looking outside the box to get to the root of it all. And that now includes being trained in the use of MeRT to treat a wide range of conditions affecting the brain.
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We offer an emerging treatment that is non-invasive and drug-free for Autism, Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, and other neurological conditions.
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