Real Patient Story — Depression

Ashley fought depression for years.
Then she found a better version of herself.

Prescriptions didn't help. Counseling didn't stick. After MeRT® treatment at Brain Treatment Center Michigan, Ashley says she's become someone she didn't know she could be.

"After treatment at Brain Treatment Michigan with MeRT, Ashley thinks she's become an even better version of herself."

— Ashley, after completing MeRT treatment
Ashley's journey

Years of trying. Nothing that stuck.

Ashley's experience with depression isn't unusual — it's just rarely talked about honestly. She tried prescriptions. They didn't help. She tried counseling. The results weren't conclusive and didn't last. For years, she kept looking for something that would actually work.

What drew her to MeRT was the logic behind it. Depression isn't a character flaw — it's often a pattern of dysregulation in the brain. MeRT starts by mapping those patterns with a qEEG, then uses precisely targeted magnetic stimulation to encourage healthier brain communication.

No medication. No invasive procedures. Just a treatment built around how her brain was actually functioning.

What changed

"MeRT has turned her life into a much brighter world. She thinks she's become an even better version of herself."

— From Ashley's story
How MeRT works for depression

Treatment that starts with your brain's actual patterns

Depression often involves dysregulation in specific brain networks — particularly those governing mood, attention, and emotional regulation. Standard antidepressants work by changing brain chemistry broadly. MeRT works differently: it starts by mapping exactly where dysregulation is occurring, then targets that area directly with gentle magnetic stimulation.

Every MeRT treatment plan is unique because every brain is different. The qEEG tells us your dominant brainwave frequency and where communication is breaking down — and the protocol is built around those findings, not a one-size-fits-all approach.

1

qEEG brain mapping

A comfortable EEG cap records your brainwave patterns. No needles, no discomfort. This gives us a precise map of what's happening in your brain.

2

Physician review and personalized protocol

Dr. Wallace reviews the EEG findings and designs a protocol specific to your brain — frequency, location, timing — all tailored to you.

3

Daily in-office treatment sessions

Monday through Friday, five days a week. Sessions are approximately 30–45 minutes. The EEG is repeated at weeks two, four, and six so the protocol adjusts as your brain responds.

4

Results review with Dr. Wallace

At the end of treatment, you sit down with Dr. Wallace to review your before-and-after EEG data and discuss what the results mean for you going forward.

Insurance and cost

FDA-cleared TMS (the technology used in MeRT) may be covered by your insurance

FDA-cleared TMS is covered by many insurance plans for treatment-resistant depression and certain other conditions. Our team will help you understand your coverage before you commit to anything.

Payers we work with

TRICARE (military / dependents)
VA Community Care Network
Auto accident PIP insurance
Private pay accepted
Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Medical Director · Board-Certified Physician · Cleveland Clinic Foundation

Dr. Wallace reviews every patient's EEG findings, approves every treatment protocol, and personally conducts results appointments. Brain Treatment Center Michigan is physician-led at every step of care.

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Also from Ashley

A brief introduction to her story

A shorter clip where Ashley introduces herself and shares what life with depression was like before finding MeRT.

Take the next step

You don't have to keep trying the same things

Our care team will reach out within one business day to answer your questions — no commitment required. Just a conversation about whether MeRT may be right for you.

Please do not include detailed medical information in this form. A coordinator will contact you to discuss your situation through appropriate channels.

If we miss your call, we will try you twice more before the end of the next business day. We typically respond within one business day. Your information is never shared.

What happens next:

1. Our care team calls you within one business day
2. They answer your questions and check insurance if applicable
3. If it's a fit, they schedule your evaluation — no obligation at any step.

Prefer to call? (269) 430-7966 — ask for our care team

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