A new Treatment for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD
MeRT, Magnetic Resonance Therapy, has been used as a Drug-Free, Non-invasive Treatment for PTSD very successfully.
PTSD can hit you when you least expect it. And it can be debilitating.
You hear a door slam, and you jump out of your skin. Your good night’s sleep never happens because it’s constantly interrupted by nightmares. It’s almost impossible to trust people, even though you really, really want to. If you’ve experienced PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, then you know these feelings all too well. And you’d do anything to be free of them.
PTSD affects around 3.5 percent of US adults every year, according to the American Psychiatric Association. And they estimate that one in 11 people will be diagnosed with PTSD in their lifetime.
If you live with the pain of PTSD, we don’t have to tell you how serious it can be. Plus, it’s likely you’ve tried a number of treatments only to continue to be haunted by the trauma. And when that happens, it can seem like there’s no way out.
But there is a way: A breakthrough treatment called MeRT®, or Magnetic e-Resonance Therapy. We now deliver this powerful, non-invasive, and drug-free technology at the Brain Treatment Center of Rancho Mirage.
While MeRT is a relatively new treatment protocol, it has shown some remarkable results. It doesn’t cost anything to call us and talk. Our New Patient Coordinator is here for you.
“Nothing short of a miracle.”
“It was absolutely terrifying not to know what was wrong with me or how to fix the problem. BTC not only identified the deteriorated state of my brainwave activity, but they also restored its function… I consider the healing I experienced at BTC to be nothing short of a miracle.”
– Scot Spooner, Retired Army Delta Force Operator, after PTSD treatment with MeRT
(*Additional Testimonials from Delta Force Operators Available}
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MeRT: A Breakthrough Approach to Treating PTSD
MeRT is a tailored, highly individualized form of TMS or Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. Simply stated, we use magnetic waves to stimulate specifically targeted areas of the brain that have been found to not be communicating or functioning optimally. We use sophisticated diagnostic tools and imaging to plan a tailored treatment approach just for you.
Patients with PTSD have markers that can be clearly seen in EEG studies. In many cases, PTSD will show up as disruptions in the front of the brain. We work to identify these disruptions and strengthen healthy brainwave activity through a highly personalized treatment plan. This treatment can result in a significant reduction of PTSD symptoms.
Plus, many people who experience post-traumatic stress also suffer from conditions such as depression and anxiety. The MeRT treatment can address those conditions as well. *
So yes, there is a way forward. You don’t have to keep reliving the trauma. MeRT may just be the solution you’ve been hoping for.
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
Think you might have PTSD? Here are some possible symptoms.
When a person has experienced or seen a terrifying life event — or lived through an extended period of severe stress — they can suffer from PTSD. Some people can recover from this extreme trauma. But others carry the traumatic stress with them for months or years.
It’s also possible to have delayed PTSD symptoms, where they don’t show up until years later; PTSD from child abuse is one example of this.
Here are some possible symptoms you may experience with PTSD:
- Depression or a generally negative outlook
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Flashbacks to the event
- Inability to sleep or repeated nightmares about the traumatic event
- Avoiding people, places, or events that remind you of the trauma
- Difficulty concentrating/memory problems
- Doing things that could be self-destructive or reckless
- Emotional numbness or being cut off from your feelings
- Being easily upset, angered, irritable, or exhibiting aggressive behavior
- Hyper-alertness to sounds
- Feeling jumpy or easily startled
- Thoughts of suicide
If your PTSD symptoms just won’t subside despite treatment, know that there is hope.
* Results are based on active and strict observation of our regimens. Results may vary based on the individual user and are not guaranteed.
The MeRT treatment plan is highly individualized for each person, with the purpose of improved brain communication. This can lead to significant clinical improvements and a vastly improved quality of life. *
A Wife’s Story…
“Combat has robbed me of the ability to show my husband spontaneous affection. My husband’s PTSD is so severe that if I reach for him, he flinches. He swings at me and pushes and has actually smacked me. I have not been able to go up behind him and put my arms around him for seven years. But I was finally able to for the first time yesterday after only two days of treatment.
“I actually walked up behind him & he didn’t jump or flinch as I hugged him. He instead turned around and hugged me tight, kissed me, and said, ‘I love you, love.’ He’s usually never affectionate, loving, or happy towards me. That’s a miracle.”
– Wife of a Marine Veteran
MeRT for PTSD is founded on a wealth of independent research accumulated over the years
This treatment represents a personalized approach to rTMS (repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation), developed through comprehensive scientific studies. A variety of research published in esteemed scientific journals supports the effectiveness of MeRT. Here are a few significant references.
A retrospective chart review to assess the impact of alpha- guided transcranial magnetic stimulation on symptoms of PTSD and depression in active-duty special operations service members, 21 June 2024.
“This data provides a demonstration of significant reduction in PTSD and depression symptoms and safety with the application of a-rTMS in active-duty special operations military personnel. Expansion of targeted neuromodulation programs could be impactful for military and civilian populations.”
How Electric Therapy Is Curing Navy SEALs of PTSD, Jan 2019.
“Hundreds of vets have tried out an experimental new treatment that could change how the world addresses mental disorders.” And, “All said that they saw big improvements after a course of therapy that ran five days a week for about four weeks.”
Synchronized transcranial magnetic stimulation for posttraumatic stress disorder and comorbid major depression:
“All participants demonstrated significant reductions in PTSD and MDD symptoms (all p < .001). As expected, there were significant reductions in symptoms in both treatment groups, but active stimulation did provide greater reductions in count of PTSD moderate-to-severe symptoms.”
Magnetic Resonance Therapy Improve Clinical Phenotype and EEG Alpha Power in Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, in Trauma Monthly, November 2015.
“This study suggests that non-invasive neuromodulation magnetic resonance therapy may lead clinical improvements as well as a trend toward normalization of EEG pathophysiology in PTSD.”
Magnetic E-Resonant Therapy Alleviates Combat Related Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, in Aerospace Medical Association, March 2017.
“Our preliminary results suggest that transcranial MeRT may provide an alternate method to help veterans suffering from PTSD.”
Individualized Electromagnetic Treatment in Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a Randomized, Double-blind, Sham-controlled Trial, Poster Accepted, Taghva, et al.
“This double-blind, randomized, controlled trial shows that transcranial magnetic therapy based on individualized frequencies derived from EEG/EKG is an effective therapy for PTSD in improving overall symptoms and quality of sleep.”
EEG_EKG Guided TMS in veterans with PTSD_Randomized double-blinded pilot study.
“Following 2 weeks of EEG-EKG guided transmagnetic stimulation, significant changes in symptom severity and EEG measures are reported for 80 retired military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder. Patients had greatest comparative reductions in PCL-M subscales VII “avoid situation indicator” XII “short future indicator” and XIII “trouble falling or staying asleep indicator”. The improvement in sleep was confirmed for treated vs sham group in PSQI-A, and, may suggest correlation between sleep disorder and PTSD symptoms. Of the 37 patients who had suicidal ideation by HAM-D, 29 patients denied ideation by 4 weeks. No patient worsened in clinical PTSD symptoms after receiving therapy. “
Low-frequency, Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation for the Treatment of Patients with Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: a Double-blind, Sham-controlled Study, Nam et al, 2013.
“The present study showed low-frequency rTMS to be an effective and tolerable option for the treatment of PTSD. Trials using variable indices of rTMS to the right prefrontal cortex and explorations of the differences in the effects on specific symptom clusters may be promising avenues of research regarding the use of rTMS for PTSD.
Interviews with People who Treated Their PTSD with MeRT
MeRT Treatment for PTSD Featured on The Broken Brain Podcast
The Broken Brain, featuring host Dhru Purohit, is a popular podcast exploring the inner workings of the brain and body. MeRT treatment was featured on the podcast in an interview with Dr. Eric Won, President and Chief Medical Officer of Wave Neuroscience.
Dr. Won discussed how MeRT has improved PTSD outcomes for veterans and shared some incredible successes. If you or a loved one are suffering from PTSD, this podcast is a must-watch.
The Four Steps of MeRT Treatment
By assessing the communication quality between the networks of neurons in your brain, we can hone in on and gently stimulate and “wake up” those areas to improve function.
Testing & Evaluation
On your first appointment, we will perform the qEEG, also often referred to as a brain scan, and an EKG as described above. This takes about 45 minutes to an hour.
These tests are painless, easy to do, and straightforward. They are performed right in our office.
Once testing is completed, our scientists and physicians will interpret and analyze the results to determine the exact function of the brain.
Analysis
We carefully analyze the test results using a scientific and patented approach. Once the testing is completed and results evaluated, we will schedule a consultation with the Doctor to discuss the results and how these relate to symptoms being experienced.
Based on this analysis, we develop a treatment plan customized to your specific condition and schedule your assessment period of treatment.
MeRT Treatment
Once your treatment protocols are in place, you will come to therapy, five days a week, in two-week intervals. You simply sit in a comfortable chair while a highly-trained neuro-technician places a magnetic coil on your head. This device produces a low-frequency magnetic field to induce mild electrical signals in the targeted areas of the brain.
Time spent in the chair is typically 30 minutes. The stimulation occurs for 6-8 seconds every minute.
Progress Evaluation
We will monitor your progress throughout your daily treatments to confirm how you feel and track improvements. After two weeks of treatment, we will perform another qEEG and EKG to review your progress and make any needed modifications.
If there is a positive response to treatment during the assessment period, you will likely notice some symptom improvements. At that point, we will schedule treatment in two-week intervals.
Wondering if MeRT Can Help Reduce Your PTSD Symptoms?
MeRT is a relatively new treatment, and we know you may have many questions as to whether it’s right for you. We understand, and we’re here to make it as easy as possible for you to get more information.
Your first step is a simple phone consultation with our New Patient Coordinator. You can discuss symptoms and history, ask all the questions you want, and have her explain the protocols, fees, and details of treatment.
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