What Is Accelerated TMS?
Accelerated TMS is an advanced form of Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation that involves multiple sessions administered daily over five days. It uses the same FDA-cleared technology as standard TMS but at a higher daily intensity with personalized brain targeting, leading to faster and often stronger antidepressant results. Traditional TMS has been proven effective since 2008, but it requires 6 weeks of treatment. The SAINT protocol, developed at Stanford, is the most validated accelerated treatment approach, using targeted brain mapping and intensive sessions to achieve similar outcomes in just days. At Advanced Psychiatry, experienced clinicians now offer this faster, precision-based treatment option.
Is Accelerated TMS Right for You?
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Have you tried antidepressant medications without finding sufficient relief?
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Do your symptoms continue to interfere with work, relationships, or daily life?
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Are you unable to commit to a 6-week daily treatment schedule?
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Are you looking for a faster, drug-free, non-invasive approach to depression?
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Have you previously tried standard TMS with limited results?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, accelerated TMS may be worth exploring. Take our self-assessment or call our office to find out if this is the right fit for you.
Don't let depression hold you back any longer.
Clinically Proven and FDA-Cleared
TMS has been FDA-cleared since 2008 as a safe and effective treatment for depression. While antidepressant medications have helped many people since the 1980s, they don’t work for everyone. TMS is different—it’s not a medication. Instead, it uses gentle magnetic pulses to stimulate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation.
Accelerated TMS is both safe and effective.
Data from the Stanford SAINT clinical trials published in the American Journal of Psychiatry (Cole et al., 2020 & 2022)
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90% of participants experienced symptom relief in the original open-label SAINT study (Cole et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2020)
79% remission rate in the double-blind, sham-controlled SNT trial vs. 13% in the sham group (Cole et al., Am J Psychiatry, 2022)
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60% of patients remained in remission one month after completing the 5-day protocol
(Cole et al., Am Psychiatry, 2020).
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5 days for a full treatment course, compared to 6 weeks for standard TMS (SAINT Protocol).
HEAR FROM REAL PATIENTS
A Modern Alternative to Medication
Whether it’s talk therapy, antidepressants, or a combination of treatments, many people don’t find the lasting results they’re looking for. That’s why so many turn to TMS—and discover a new path forward.
“Now that I’m at the end phase of TMS treatments at Advanced Psychiatry I feel a lot better. I am noticing I have more energy, I am laughing more and I’m not as withdrawn.”
PHONE SCREENING
Start with a Simple Call
One of our medical assistants will gather your medical history and insurance information, answer your questions about accelerated TMS, and confirm initial candidacy. We'll run an insurance benefits investigation before scheduling anything further, so you know exactly what to expect.
PROVIDER CONSULTATION
Start Your Healing Journey
Your provider will meet with you in person or by video to review your full medical history, explain the accelerated TMS protocol, and confirm you are a good candidate for treatment. Our staff will handle any prior authorization required by your insurance before scheduling your first session.
TREATMENT WEEK
Five Days. Ten Sessions Each Day.
Your 5-day intensive treatment course begins. Each individual session lasts fewer than 10 minutes. You remain fully awake and alert, and can resume normal activities immediately after each session. Most patients report the experience as comfortable and straightforward.
FOLLOW-UP & ONGOING CARE
We Stay With You After Treatment
Following your 5-day course, your provider will assess your response and discuss next steps. For patients who achieve remission, a maintenance plan — whether psychotherapy, medication, or continued neuromodulation — helps preserve and build on your results.
TREATMENT OVERVIEW
A treatment specialized for you
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Arrival
When you arrive at Advanced Psychiatry, you’ll be welcomed by our team and escorted to a private treatment room. Our friendly staff will guide you to a comfortable treatment chair where you can relax and settle in. We’ll provide earplugs to ensure your comfort during the procedure, then prepare you for your session.
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Mapping
Before your first TMS treatment begins, we’ll complete a process called mapping. This step helps us pinpoint the exact location on your scalp and determine the right magnet strength for your unique needs. Your Provider will gently position the TMS coil and make small adjustments while monitoring your responses. This ensures your treatment is precisely targeted for the best possible results.
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Treatment
During treatment, the coil will deliver gentle magnetic pulses to the targeted area of your brain, stimulating the nerve cells involved in mood regulation. You will feel a light tapping sensation on your scalp.
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After Treatment
When your session ends, you can get right back to your day there’s no downtime or recovery period needed. Most patients drive themselves home or return to work immediately after. You may notice gradual improvements in mood and energy over the course of your treatment plan, and your Provider will check in regularly to track your progress and make any necessary adjustments.
TIMELINE
Accelerated Protocol
5
Days
10
Treatments per day
10
Min per treatment
50
Total Sessions
Why Choose Advanced Psychiatry for Accelerated TMS?
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Full suite of advanced psychiatric treatments – We are one of the only practices in Michigan offering accelerated TMS alongside deep TMS, Spravato®, medication management, psychotherapy and integrative psychiatry.
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Integrated approach – When accelerated TMS alone isn’t enough or your needs are more complex, our team can seamlessly combine it with other therapies to enhance your outcomes.
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Experienced clinicians – Our certified TMS technicians and providers have helped hundreds of patients find relief through neuromodulation and advanced psychiatric treatments.
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Personalized care – From individualized brain targeting to insurance navigation and aftercare planning, we tailor every aspect of your treatment to you.
