New, Noninvasive, Drug-free Treatment Can Relieve Your Anxiety
MeRT (Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy) uses advanced diagnostics and technology to treat even the most severe anxiety symptoms.
And this gentle, highly effective treatment can achieve long-lasting results.
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Has Anxiety Taken Over Your Life? You’re Not Alone.
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. That’s normal. But when anxiety takes over your day-to-day activities, that’s a different story. And if you’re experiencing overwhelming anxiety, you’re definitely not alone. Anxiety disorders are the most common mental health condition in the United States.
According to the National Institutes of Health, approximately 19.1% of US adults have experienced an anxiety disorder in the last year. And 31% will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime.
Many treatment options exist to battle anxiety disorder, such as medications, therapy, and stress-management techniques. Yet, these don’t always resolve the anxiety, the panic attacks, the sleeplessness. And sometimes, it can feel like you’ll have to live with that anxiety for the rest of your life.
That’s exactly why we offer a breakthrough, non-invasive, drug-free treatment for anxiety at Brain Treatment Atlanta. It’s called MeRT or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. And it’s achieved some remarkable results in relieving the overwhelming symptoms of anxiety disorder.*
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
MeRT Treatment for Anxiety: How It Works
MeRT is a drug-free, non-invasive treatment that uses a magnetic field to stimulate and balance brain function. Sophisticated imaging and diagnostics guide the MeRT treatment.
Specifically, we perform a qEEG (quantitative electroencephalogram) and analyze it before starting the next part of the treatment. This qEEG, or brain map, is key to the success of MeRT when treating anxiety disorders. By mapping the brain, we can clearly see any imbalance in brainwave activity.
Then, with the results from our comprehensive diagnostic testing, we can create a highly personalized treatment plan using TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation). And by doing this, we can strengthen the connections in the brain.
MeRT treatment has shown a significant reduction of anxiety symptoms.* And these results can be long-lasting.
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
What is an Anxiety Disorder?
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. It’s just part of life. However, an anxiety disorder is different. When you have an anxiety disorder, you can experience intense and persistent worry or fear about things that happen in daily life. This can include sudden feelings of intense anxiety, where fear or terror reaches a peak (as in panic attacks). Anxiety disorders may include:
- Agoraphobia: You avoid situations or places that may cause you to have a panic attack because you feel trapped or helpless.
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder: You worry excessively about things that otherwise would seem ordinary or routine. The worry is out of proportion to the actual situation. You can’t control it, and it takes over your life.
- Panic Disorder: You have panic attacks that occur out of the blue, not related to a specific situation. These attacks may include heart palpitations, chest pain, dizziness, shortness of breath, and more.
These are just three of many types of anxiety disorders. And no one fully understands what causes them. However, traumatic life events can be a trigger. Genetics can also be a factor, and for some people, anxiety is linked to an underlying health issue. Anxiety disorders can also be a side effect of certain medications.
Anxiety Disorder Symptoms
- Feeling nervous or tense
- Increased heart rate
- Shortness of breath or hyperventilation (rapid breathing)
- Having a sense of impending danger or doom
- Sweating
- Trembling or muscle twitching
- Feeling weak or tired
- Constant worry about the present, making it difficult to concentrate on anything else
- Sleep trouble
- Digestive (GI) problems
- Avoiding things or people that trigger anxiety
If you’re experiencing severe anxiety and haven’t found relief, MeRT may be the solution you’ve been looking for!
The Steps of MeRT Treatment for Anxiety
Your first step to determining if MeRT is the right treatment for you is a call to our New Patient Coordinator. She can answer your questions about the treatment, protocols, cost, and payment options. Then, once you decide to move forward, we will set up your first two appointments for testing and consultation. Each of these appointments will last 45 minutes to an hour. After this, you will have a two-week assessment period where the actual procedure and monitoring take place.
1. Testing
At your first appointment, we perform the qEEG and ECG/EKG. These tests are simple and painless, and we perform them right in our office. The qEEG measures the electrical activity in your brain and map out any areas not performing as they should. And the EKG records the heart’s electrical signals and measures the brain/heart coherence.
Once we complete the tests, our team will carefully analyze the results. Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition and schedule your assessment period of treatment.
2. Consultation
Your second appointment, after your qEEG/EKG, is a one-on-one consultation. You can do this either in person or virtually from the comfort of your home. We will discuss your test results and treatment protocols, answer your questions, and let you know more about what to expect during your assessment period of treatment. Should you choose to go ahead with the assessment period, the cost of the qEEG and consultation will go toward the assessment period pricing.
3. Assessment Period
In the two-week assessment period, we will perform a short course of treatment followed by a new EEG to see how you are responding. The first week of treatment will last for five days, Monday through Friday. The second week of treatment will last for four days, Monday through Thursday, followed by new testing on Friday.
We determine progress based on the new EEG results compared to the initial one done and symptom improvements.
If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will have likely noticed some improvements starting to take place. At that point, we will schedule additional MeRT treatment in two-week intervals.
At the end of every two weeks, we will perform a qEEG/EKG to monitor your progress, and you will then have a consultation to confirm that changes are still showing on the testing. Most conditions treated with MeRT provide noticeable and long-lasting results after six weeks of treatment. However, each patient is different, and your results may vary.
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Questions About MeRT or rTMS? Contact Our New Patient Coordinator
We understand that you may be going through a lot of difficulty with your anxiety. We also know that you may have many questions about whether MeRT is the right treatment.
This is not a light decision, and we want to make it as easy as possible for you to get the information you need. Our New Patient Coordinator is here to do just that.
She’ll answer all your questions, listen to your concerns, explain costs, and put your mind at ease. She can also assist you in getting scheduled should you decide to move forward with treatment.
Insurance Coverage and Payment Options
For treatment with MeRT we are considered out of network for insurance providers, therefore, we can’t file insurance on your behalf. We can, however, provide you with the appropriate paperwork at the end of your treatment, which you can then submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement.
Currently, rTMS is FDA-cleared for certain types of Depression. Treatment for depression or conditions combined with depression with rTMS may be covered by insurance.
Some patients have reported that they have been able to receive some reimbursement for EEGs or clinical evaluations, but this depends on their health coverage. Medicare patients have reported that their coverage provides no reimbursement for MeRT.
Credit Options
We take all major credit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover. You may also want to look into Care Credit as an option. Care Credit is a credit card that can cover medical expenses and services, and they typically offer zero-interest financing for 12 months. When you apply at the Care Credit website, they will usually let you know promptly if approval has been granted.
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