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, 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. It’s likely you’ve tried a number of treatments, only to continue to be haunted by the trauma. 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.
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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. *
PTSD Testimonial after treatment with MeRT
“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
(*Additional Testimonials from Delta Force Operators Available}
Interviews with those who Treated PTSD with MeRT
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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