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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
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.
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.
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
PTSD treatment with TMS is considered off-label
TRICARE may cover TMS when depression criteria are met
Our team can help determine whether this applies to your situation.
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.
Important note: While the TMS equipment used in MeRT is FDA-cleared for depression and OCD, MeRT is currently used off-label for PTSD, supported by published research and clinical outcomes.
Brain Mapping (qEEG): Identifies disrupted brainwave patterns
Personalized Protocol: Treatment parameters are customized
Gentle Magnetic Stimulation: Helps regulate brain communication
Ongoing Monitoring: Brain scans are repeated to adjust treatment
Many patients report improvements in sleep, emotional regulation, anxiety, and overall quality of life.
Initial Call
Speak with our New Patient Coordinator to review symptoms, treatment history, and insurance eligibility.
Evaluation
If appropriate, we schedule testing and a physician consultation.
Treatment Phase
Sessions occur Monday–Friday
Each session lasts ~30–45 minutes
Most patients complete treatment in 4–8 weeks
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.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) has been widely studied for its effects on brain networks involved in trauma, mood regulation, and stress response. Research shows that targeted magnetic stimulation can help reduce core PTSD symptoms, particularly when PTSD co-occurs with depression or sleep disturbance.
Key findings from published studies include:
Significant reductions in PTSD and depression symptoms in active-duty and veteran populations using targeted rTMS protocols
Improvements in sleep quality, anxiety, and emotional regulation, which are often central challenges in PTSD
Strong safety and tolerability profiles, even in individuals who did not respond to medication or psychotherapy
Several studies using EEG-guided or frequency-specific TMS approaches suggest that individualized stimulation may further enhance outcomes by targeting disrupted brain activity patterns associated with trauma.
While TMS is FDA-cleared for depression and OCD, it is commonly used off-label for PTSD, particularly when symptoms overlap with depression — a scenario frequently seen in military and civilian trauma survivors.
👉 For a deeper review of the research behind TMS, EEG-guided neuromodulation, and PTSD treatment, visit our full Research Library.
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.
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.
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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