We Are Dauntless TMS
About Dauntless TMS
Dauntless TMS is the proud partnership between Dauntless Psychiatry and NeuroStar TMS. Our goal is to bring state of the art Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation to the residents of Northwest Arkansas. TMS is a highly effective, medication alternative, treatment for Major Depression. It is also FDA approved for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). TMS uses focused magnetic pulses, similar to an MRI, to reignite dormant synapses in the brain and help your brain function the way it was meant to.
Our Approach
Evaluate
Meet with a board-certified provider for your comprehensive psychiatric evaluation for Major Depressive Disorder or OCD.
Educate
Meet one-on-one with a TMS specialist that will guide you through the TMS process and answer any questions you may have.
Treat
Begin your safe, effective, noninvasive, drug-free treatment to improve your symptoms.
About NeuroStar TMS
NeuroStar uses transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to target key areas of the brain that are underactive in people with depression. It is not ECT (electroconvulsive therapy). While the exact cause of depression is not known, the leading scientific theory is that it is caused by an imbalance of the brain’s neurotransmitters, which are chemical messengers that send signals between brain cells.
What is NeuroStar Advanced Therapy (TMS)?
During a NeuroStar treatment session, a magnet similar in strength to that used in a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine is used to stimulate nerve cells in the area of the brain thought to control mood. These magnetic pulses may have a positive effect on the brain’s neurotransmitter levels, making long-term remission possible.
Treatment with NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is easy:
– Therapy sessions are conducted here at our clinic
– You can return to normal activities right away
– You are awake during treatment
– There are no negative effects on memory or sleep
– It’s covered by most health insurance plans
TMS vs. Ketamine
Two alternative treatments for mental health conditions
TMS
– FDA approved for Major Depression & Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
– Covered by most insurance companies
– Drug-free treatment
-No driver required
– Continue current medications
– Sessions last 18-35 minutes
– Mild headache & tenderness at treatment location most common side effect
– Suited for chronic symptoms
– Long-lasting relief
Ketamine
– IV infusion not FDA approved
– Not covered by insurance
– Patient unable to drive after treatment session
– Medication interactions can occur
– Sessions last 60-75 minutes with “recovery” period to ensure no lingering side effects
– Long list of side effects
– Suited for fast-acting relief
– Maintenance sessions recommended
– Psychoactive effects