Accelerated TMS Therapy in Scottsdale

Relief from depression in days, not months

If you’re living with depression or OCD and don’t have weeks to wait for results, accelerated TMS may be worth a conversation. It’s the same FDA-approved TMS technology used for standard treatment, condensed into a 5-day protocol instead of 6 weeks.

We have treated over 300 patients with accelerated TMS. Of these, 75-85% reported at least 50% improvement or complete remission by the end of treatment or within 2 to 6 weeks after completing the protocol.

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What is Accelerated TMS?

TMS uses a magnetic field, similar in strength to an MRI, to gently stimulate the areas of your brain involved in mood regulation. There’s no anesthesia, no downtime, and no medication involved. Accelerated TMS delivers the same total number of treatment sessions as standard TMS, just compressed into a single week. Most days involve 10 short sessions with breaks in between, so you can complete a full course and get back to living your life.

The approach is based on the Stanford-developed SAINT research, which first showed that condensing TMS into a 5-day schedule could produce meaningful relief from depression. TMS Institute of Arizona was one of the first centers in the Southwest to offer this accelerated approach, treating patients from across the country since 2022.

We proudly only use the MagVenture TMS device, which is the same TMS device utilized by Stanford University in the SAINT clinical study for the treatment of treatment resistant major depressive disorder.

Why patients choose accelerated TMS

  • You complete treatment in a single week instead of six
  • No anesthesia or sedation, so you can drive yourself home
  • Works alongside your current medication or as a standalone option
  • An alternative for patients who haven’t found relief from antidepressants
  • Effective in achieving remission of MDD and anxiety symptoms in 80%+ of individuals
  • Many patients notice improvement within 2 to 6 weeks of finishing treatment.

 

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Is Accelerated TMS Covered By Insurance?

Accelerated TMS isn’t currently covered by insurance, but self-pay patients save 50% on their treatment plan through July 31, 2026. If cost is a concern, standard TMS for depression and OCD is covered by most insurance plans and is just as effective for many patients. Our New Patient Coordinator can walk you through both options, including self-pay pricing, and help you figure out what makes sense for your situation and budget.

Other Uses For Accelerated TMS

Accelerated TMS is FDA-approved for depression and OCD. Some patients also explore it for anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, or weight management, though these uses are considered off-label, meaning the FDA has not specifically approved TMS for these conditions. Our physicians can talk through whether an off-label use makes sense for you during your evaluation.

Talk to someone who can answer your questions

You don’t have to figure this out alone. Our New Patient Coordinator can explain your treatment options, walk through costs and insurance, and help you schedule an evaluation with one of our doctors.