The American Academy of Neurology released new data indicating that  transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) “using the NeuroStar TMS Therapy System® significantly reduced pain-related symptoms in patients with Major Depressive Disorder (MDD), with improvement noted through 1 year.”  More details found here in the abstract. Dr. Robert J. Friedman, Neurologist at BrainStim Health & TMS Center, [...]

Check out the attached article published detailing how Carmen fought back against depression….and won!  Article from Good Housekeeping magazine.

As a thirty-seven year old male, I have been suffering with severe OCD since the age of sixteen.  Although I was genetically predisposed to this condition, the symptoms did not begin to manifest themselves until the death of my grandfather during my sophomore year of high school.  It was at that point that I began [...]

Electrical brain stimulation is making a comeback…in a gentler, softer, yet effective way.  Robert J. Friedman M.D.,  Medical Director at BrainStim Health & TMS Center and Headache & Pain Center of Palm Beach, believes that new brain stimulation systems can provide new treatment options for many types of patients.  According to Dr. Robert J. Friedman, [...]

As a physician with experience in evaluating and treating patients with substance abuse and dependence, Dr. Darryl Appleton understands that many patients with a history of either substance abuse or alcoholism have been “self medicating” their depression, anxiety and trauma for many years. It is important to treat the cause of these issues; not just [...]

Chronic pain is pain that lasts beyond expected healing.   Many patients experience continuing pain despite conventional treatments such as medication, physical therapy, injections, and even surgery. If you are suffering from this refractory type of chronic pain, neuromodulation therapies such as Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) may be an option. tDCS is a type of [...]

The new Brainsway Deep TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) was recently approved for treating patients with depression who don’t respond well to medication. But Brainsway also announced that its Deep TMS therapy helped patients with smoking addictions.  In fact, their recent study shows that over 80% of the study participants gave up smoking after 6 months [...]

Check out the January/February 2013 issue of Psychology Today highlighting BrainStim Health & TMS Center in the Best in Treatment Guide!  See link below for full page story. Brainstim Health & TMS Center in Psychology Today BrainStim Health & TMS Center Best in Treatment Guide Summary: BrainStim Health & TMS Center specializes in the treatment [...]

The FDA-approved magnetic brain stimulation called TMS (a type of neuromodulation) discussed on Dr. Oz and covered in many national news articles is providing relief — real relief — for patients suffering from debilitating depression.  BrainStim Health & TMS Center is proud to be one of the few medical facilities in Florida offering this innovative [...]

We love sharing success stories….and here is one.  David is one of many BrainStim patients who has felt relief from depression.  Take a peek at this 2 minute video and browse the testimonials at www.brainstim.com. The TMS brain stimulation modality offered at BrainStim Health & TMS Center can help you or a loved one suffering [...]