MeRT for TBI After a Workplace Injury · Michigan

Hurt on the job?
Workers' Comp may cover treatment — we work with your claim.

Traumatic brain injury and concussion from a workplace accident can leave lasting neurological effects that standard care doesn't fully address. MeRT^® maps the specific patterns of dysregulation and targets them directly. We work with your Workers' Compensation claim directly.

Schedule a no-cost introductory call How Workers' Comp billing works

Symptoms we treat

If you're still not yourself after a workplace injury — your brain may still be healing

Traumatic brain injury and concussion from a workplace accident don't always resolve on their own. Many people experience persistent symptoms weeks, months, or even years after the injury — symptoms that standard neurological care attributes to "post-concussive syndrome" without offering a clear treatment path.

MeRT takes a different approach: it starts by mapping the current state of your brainwave activity to identify exactly where communication has been disrupted, then builds a treatment protocol to address those specific patterns.

Brain fog

Memory difficulties

Difficulty concentrating

Chronic headaches

Sleep disruption

Fatigue

Irritability and mood changes

Light and noise sensitivity

Depression after an injury

Why symptoms persist after a workplace injury — and what MeRT does about it

After a work-related head injury, the brain's neural networks often develop patterns of dysregulation that don't self-correct. A qEEG brain map can identify these patterns precisely — showing where brainwave activity is abnormal, where coherence has been disrupted, and what frequency range the brain is struggling to maintain.

MeRT uses that data to deliver magnetic stimulation precisely tuned to your brain's needs — encouraging the neural networks affected by the injury to re-establish healthier communication patterns. It's a protocol built around how your brain is actually functioning right now.

The rTMS equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared for depression and OCD. Use for TBI-related neurological symptoms is considered off-label, following a full evaluation — standard health insurance coverage for the treatment itself is not typical, though your Workers' Compensation claim may apply (see below).

Workers' Compensation

Workers' Compensation may cover your treatment

If your TBI, concussion, or cognitive symptoms resulted from a workplace accident, your employer's Workers' Compensation insurance may cover MeRT treatment, pending the carrier's written commitment to pay. We verify your claim status before your first appointment.

How the Workers' Comp billing process works

Brain Treatment Center Michigan handles Workers' Comp billing directly. Here's what to expect:

Contact us with your Workers' Comp claim information. We verify eligibility and carrier approval before your first appointment.

We document your neurological symptoms and their connection to the workplace injury — essential for carrier authorization.

We submit billing directly to the Workers' Comp carrier, pending their written commitment to pay. You focus on treatment; we handle the paperwork.

If an attorney or claims representative is involved in your case, we can coordinate documentation to support your claim.

How MeRT works for TBI

Four steps. Six weeks. Built around your brain's current state.

Consultation and evaluation

Your first visit includes a full consultation with our physician team. We review your workplace injury history, current symptoms, imaging records if available, and determine whether MeRT is appropriate for your situation.

qEEG brain mapping

A comfortable EEG cap records your brainwave activity — no needles, no discomfort. The data shows us exactly where your brain's communication patterns have been disrupted by the injury.

Daily treatment sessions

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

Results review

At the end of treatment, you review your before-and-after EEG data with the physician team — seeing exactly how your brainwave patterns changed over the course of treatment.

Our physician team

Comprehensive, physician-led care at every step

Brain Treatment Center Michigan approaches TBI recovery through a functional medicine lens — addressing the neurological impact of injury alongside the systemic factors that influence healing. Our team includes expertise in neuromusculoskeletal medicine specifically relevant to post-injury care.

Dr. Ramona Wallace, DO

Chief Medical Officer · Functional Medicine Physician

Dr. Wallace oversees all clinical protocols at Brain Treatment Center Michigan. Her functional medicine background means treatment addresses root-cause neurological and systemic factors — not just symptoms.

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Dr. Jennifer A. Wood, MD

Psychiatrist · Adult & Pediatric · 20+ Years Experience

Dr. Wood conducts intake evaluation with our psychiatrists as part of the intake process, including assessment of mood and cognitive symptoms following a workplace injury.

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Common questions

What patients ask about work injury TBI and MeRT

Does Workers' Compensation cover MeRT treatment for a work-related head injury?

A work-related TBI or concussion may be covered through your Workers' Compensation claim, pending your employer's carrier's written commitment to pay. We verify this before your first appointment and bill the carrier directly.

How does Workers' Comp billing work at Brain Treatment Center Michigan?

We handle Workers' Comp billing directly. You provide your claim information, we verify eligibility and document your symptoms' connection to the workplace injury, then submit billing directly to the carrier, pending their written commitment to pay.

Do I need my employer's approval before scheduling a consultation?

No — you can schedule a consultation and evaluation on your own. We verify your Workers' Comp claim status and carrier approval before treatment begins.

Is my Workers' Comp attorney involved in the billing process?

If you have an attorney or claims representative handling your Workers' Comp case, we can coordinate documentation to support your claim alongside direct billing to the carrier.

Is TBI-related treatment considered off-label?

The rTMS equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared for depression and OCD. Use for TBI-related neurological symptoms is considered off-label, following a full evaluation. Standard health insurance coverage for the treatment itself is unlikely, though Workers' Compensation claims are handled separately — see above.

Want to know what this costs and whether insurance applies to your situation? See cost & insurance details →

Get started

Schedule a no-cost introductory call

Our care team will reach out within one business day. If your injury was work-related, they can begin a Workers' Comp claim verification at the same time — at no cost to you.

Call (269) 430-7966 — ask for our care team

info@braintreatmentusa.com

Metro Detroit (Sterling Heights) & Grand Rapids

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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 verify your Workers' Comp claim
3. If it's a fit, they schedule your evaluation — no obligation at any step.

Hurt on the job?Workers' Comp may cover treatment — we work with your claim.