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PTSD Treatment

A Personalized, Non-Invasive Approach to PTSD Care​

Including EEG-Guided MeRT® and TMS-Based Therapies​

We use gentle magnetic stimulation, guided by advanced brain imaging, to help regulate disrupted brain activity associated with PTSD.

Drug-free • Non-invasive • Neurologist-guided

The MeRT® System is FDA-cleared for the Treatment of PTSD.

 

The PTSD Clinical Trial by the Numbers​

52%

Average Reduction in PTSD Symptoms

Participants experienced an average 52% reduction in PTSD symptom severity in the FDA-cleared clinical trial.

68%

No Longer Met the Clinical Threshold for PTSD

More than two-thirds of the participants no longer met the clinical criteria for PTSD following MeRT treatment.

Clinically Significant Results

Meaningful Improvement

Participants experienced improvements that exceeded the benchmark for clinically meaningful change. This means that the participants experienced noticeable changes following MeRT treatment.

Objective Improvement

Measurable Brain Changes

Symptom improvement was accompanied by more normal patterns of brain function. 

Benefits Continued Over Time

Lasting Results

Participants maintained and continued to improve their results during the six-month follow-up period following the start of treatment

Results are from the FDA-cleared clinical trial evaluating the MeRT® System for the treatment of PTSD. Individual results may vary. MeRT® is FDA-cleared for the treatment of adults with PTSD.

William served proudly and was left with PTSD, like so many of his military brothers and sisters. Brain Treatment Michigan has been helping him “clear the fog” and find his way back to being himself and to serving other veterans.

PTSD Affects the Brain, Not Just Emotions

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) can develop after a single traumatic event or prolonged exposure to extreme stress. While some people recover over time, others experience persistent symptoms that interfere with sleep, mood, relationships, and daily life.

Research shows that PTSD is often associated with measurable disruptions in brainwave activity — particularly in areas responsible for emotional regulation, threat response, and sleep. That’s why treatments that directly address brain function may help when talk therapy or medication alone have not.

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Common PTSD Symptoms

Symptoms vary from person to person, but may include:

  • Flashbacks or intrusive memories

  • Nightmares or disrupted sleep

  • Anxiety, panic attacks, or hypervigilance

  • Depression or emotional numbness

  • Irritability, anger, or mood swings

  • Avoidance of people, places, or situations

  • Difficulty concentrating or remembering

  • Heightened startle response

  • Feelings of hopelessness

If symptoms persist for months or worsen over time, additional treatment options may be worth exploring.

TMS for PTSD When Depression Is Also Present

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is FDA-cleared for Major Depressive Disorder. For individuals experiencing PTSD alongside depression, TMS may be used to target depression-related brain circuits, which can also reduce overlapping symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disruption, and emotional reactivity.

At this time:

  • TMS is FDA-cleared for Depression and OCD

  • TRICARE may cover TMS when depression criteria are met

Our team can help determine whether this applies to your situation.

MeRT for PTSD

MeRT® (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) is an advanced, personalized form of neuromodulation that builds on TMS technology.

What makes MeRT different is how the treatment is planned:

  • A quantitative EEG (qEEG) maps your brain’s activity

  • Areas of dysregulation are identified

  • Stimulation parameters are customized to your brain patterns

Rather than using a one-size-fits-all protocol, MeRT tailors stimulation location, frequency, and timing based on objective data.

 

Woman receiving an EEG and then TMS as part of MeRT treatment for TRD

How MeRT May Help PTSD Symptoms

  1. Brain Mapping (qEEG): Identifies disrupted brainwave patterns

  2. Personalized Protocol: Treatment parameters are customized

  3. Gentle Magnetic Stimulation: Helps regulate brain communication

  4. Ongoing Monitoring: Brain scans are repeated to adjust treatment

Many patients report improvements in sleep, emotional regulation, anxiety, and overall quality of life.

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What the Treatment Process Looks Like

  1. Initial Call
    Speak with our New Patient Coordinator to review symptoms, treatment history, and insurance eligibility.

  2. Evaluation
    If appropriate, we schedule testing and a physician consultation.

  3. Treatment Phase

    • Sessions occur Monday–Friday

    • Each session lasts ~30–45 minutes

    • Most patients complete treatment in 4–8 weeks

  4. Progress Monitoring
    Your care team monitors response and adjusts as needed.

Many patients notice improvements in sleep, mood, or energy within the first few weeks.

Patient Stories

“It was absolutely terrifying not to know what was wrong with me or how to fix the problem. MeRT not only identified the deteriorated state of my brainwave activity, it restored its function.”
US Army Veteran
“I underwent neural restorative therapy [MeRT] for two months with total symptom resolution. Now I can function again at work and can spend much-needed time with my family. I have my sense of well-being back and a clarity of thought I haven’t had in many years.”
US Army Veteran
“Within four days of being treated, I was sleeping through the night. My anger had subsided significantly, and I was smiling and enjoying things again. I was able to focus and concentrate on information much more efficiently and easily and did not get lost in conversation as I had prior to coming to BTC. My chronic headaches had ceased, my balance was returning, and my ringing in my ears (tinnitus) had also ceased.”
Marine EOD Tech

TRICARE Coverage for PTSD-Related Treatment

TMS therapy is FDA-cleared for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder. At this time, TRICARE is the primary insurance plan we work with for TMS when medical criteria are met.

For individuals with PTSD, coverage may be possible when PTSD occurs alongside depression, which is common. In these cases, TMS is authorized under the depression diagnosis—not PTSD alone.

TRICARE coverage for TMS typically requires:

  • A documented diagnosis of Major Depressive Disorder

  • Inadequate response to at least two antidepressant medications

  • No medical contraindications to TMS therapy

Our New Patient Coordinator can help you:

  • Review whether your symptoms and history may meet TRICARE criteria

  • Explain how authorization works and what documentation is required

  • Guide you through the next steps if coverage may be possible

While coverage is not guaranteed, we have extensive experience working with TRICARE beneficiaries, including active-duty service members, veterans, and their families, and can help you understand whether TMS may be an option in your situation.

MeRT and PTSD: Insights from The Broken Brain Podcast​

The Broken Brain Podcast explores the complex relationship between brain function, trauma, and recovery. In a featured episode, the discussion centers on how advanced neuromodulation approaches—like EEG-guided magnetic stimulation—are being studied and used to support individuals with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

In this episode, Dr. Erik Won, President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience, explains how PTSD is often associated with disrupted brainwave patterns that affect sleep, emotional regulation, threat response, and focus. Rather than relying solely on medications, neuromodulation approaches aim to help the brain regain more stable and balanced activity.

The conversation highlights the use of EEG-guided magnetic stimulation in veterans and others with trauma-related conditions, including PTSD and PTSD with co-occurring depression. Dr. Won also discusses why some individuals continue to struggle despite therapy and medication—and how targeting brain function directly may help when other treatments have fallen short.

This episode is especially relevant for those coping with long-standing PTSD symptoms, as well as veterans and first responders seeking non-drug treatment options that address the neurological effects of trauma.

 

New Patient Coordinator talking on the phone about MeRT.

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If you’re exploring options for PTSD or PTSD with depression, we’re here to help you understand whether TMS or MeRT may be appropriate.

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