NeuroStar Advanced TMS is a non-medication, non-invasive treatment for depression and OCD. No anesthesia. No downtime. You drive yourself home. The most clinically studied TMS system in the U.S., with 15+ years of real-world outcomes behind it.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS
The most clinically studied TMS system in the U.S. · FDA-cleared for depression & OCDTMS stands for Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. The treatment uses precisely targeted magnetic pulses — similar in strength to an MRI — to stimulate areas of the prefrontal cortex that become underactive in depression and OCD.
The pulses pass through your skull and gently activate the neural circuits involved in mood regulation. Over a course of treatment, those circuits rebalance and patients start feeling like themselves again.
What it doesn't do: no medication, no anesthesia, no sedation, no recovery time. You walk in, sit in a chair for 3–20 minutes, and walk back out. Most patients return to work or daily life the same day.
We use the NeuroStar Advanced TMS system — the most clinically studied TMS system in the U.S., backed by 15+ years of real-world data and multiple multi-site studies (O'Reardon 2007, Janicak 2008/2010, George 2010, Carpenter 2012, Dunner 2014, and others).
Foundational FDA trials and the independent NIMH-sponsored George et al. 2010 study established TMS as a durable, evidence-based treatment for major depressive disorder. Follow-up data showed clinical benefit holds up over 6- and 12-month periods, even when treatment ends.
For our patients, the experience is straightforward: a treatment that targets the actual mechanism of depression — not just the symptoms.
TMS is FDA-cleared for the conditions below. Most insurance covers it after specific medication-trial criteria are met — our team handles the verification.
NeuroStar TMS patients sharing their experience, in their own words.
Patient stories courtesy of NeuroStar. Individual results may vary.
"Before starting NeuroStar TMS, I felt trapped by my anxiety and OCD. Going to parties, hanging out in dorm rooms, attending events, or being around large groups felt overwhelming and almost impossible for me. I constantly overthought every situation, replayed conversations in my head, and struggled with intrusive thoughts that made everyday life exhausting."
Over the years, I tried multiple medications, which helped somewhat, but I never felt like I was truly getting better. I was still missing out on experiences and opportunities because my OCD controlled so much of my life.
Last year I started NeuroStar TMS at ReNew Wellness. Around my 14th treatment, I began noticing positive changes. My mind felt quieter, I wasn't getting stuck in endless thought loops, and situations that used to trigger intense anxiety started to feel more manageable.
Now, six months after completing TMS, I can honestly say it has changed my life. About 90% of the intrusive thoughts and fears that once consumed me have subsided. I feel more confident, more present, and more capable of enjoying my college experience. I've even been able to reduce my medication under my provider's guidance.
For any other young adult struggling with depression, anxiety or OCD, I would highly recommend NeuroStar TMS. It gave me relief when I felt like I had run out of options, and it helped me get back to living my life instead of constantly worrying about it. The staff at ReNew Wellness walked me through everything and answered all my questions at my consultation appointment. They were amazing!
Written testimonial from a ReNew Wellness NeuroStar patient. Individual results may vary.
From first call through the last session, every step is mapped out. You always know what's coming.
Call the office. Our staff knows TMS inside and out and can talk you through whether it sounds like a fit, what insurance is likely to cover, and what the time commitment actually looks like. Just a real conversation — no scripts.
A thorough evaluation with your provider. We review your medication history, current symptoms, and goals to confirm TMS is the right next step. While you're with the provider, our team works on insurance authorization — most plans require specific prior medication trials, and we handle that paperwork.
Your first session is a little longer than the rest — we calibrate the system specifically to your brain by measuring your motor threshold (the magnetic intensity that activates your hand muscles). This personalizes the treatment power so the magnetic pulses land exactly where they need to, at the right strength for you.
Each treatment session takes 3–20 minutes, depending on your protocol. You sit in our treatment chair, fully clothed, awake and alert. The NeuroStar coil rests gently against your scalp. You'll hear and feel a tapping sensation as the pulses fire. You can read, watch TV, talk, or just close your eyes. When the session ends, you stand up and walk out.
The full standard course is 36 sessions, 5 days per week. Most patients start to notice meaningful change between sessions 6 and 20 — long before the course ends, you'll have a sense of whether it's working. Your provider tracks symptom scores throughout and adjusts as needed.
Clinical research (Dunner 2014, Janicak 2010) shows durable benefit for many patients well past treatment completion. Some patients benefit from periodic maintenance sessions; others stay symptom-improved for months or years without any further treatment. We follow up at regular intervals to make sure your gains stick.
TMS recalibrates the brain's salience network and stimulates the prefrontal cortex directly. Ketamine triggers a burst of neuroplasticity and quiets the default mode network. The two treatments hit depression from complementary angles — and recent research (early 2026) suggests combining them produces significantly better outcomes than either treatment alone, especially for treatment-resistant depression, neuropathic pain, and substance use disorder.
If you're a candidate for both, ask your provider whether a combined protocol makes sense for you. We're one of the few clinics in Arizona offering both under one roof, which means coordinated treatment plans without referrals between practices.
If you don't see your question here, call us. We'd rather talk than have you leave with uncertainty.
Your first conversation is free, low-key, and staffed by people who actually know their stuff — and will tell you the truth, even if that means we're not the right fit.