TMS

At Wells Medicine we provide accelerated TMS. The accelerated protocol is much more rapid than the standard protocol (often referred to as rTMS, for repetitive TMS) typically takes about 30 treatment sessions over 6 weeks. Studies have also shown the accelerated protocol to be more effective than the traditional protocol.

The accelerated protocol was originally developed at Stanford University and is often referred to as the SAINT Protocol, for Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy. This innovative approach was designed to deliver a high-dose, high-frequency regimen of TMS over a compressed timeframe, producing rapid and significant improvements in symptoms. While the researchers behind the protocol have commercialized their work and trademarked the SAINT acronym, the core principles of the protocol are derived from well-established and extensively-published TMS research and techniques, and others can implement accelerated TMS methodologies within the scope of existing evidence-based practices.

At our clinic, we offer an accelerated protocol that adheres to the established principles of intensive neuromodulation therapy. The key aspects of this approach are multiple sessions per day over a condensed period, targeting specific areas of the brain to achieve rapid symptom relief. This approach is grounded in the scientific literature and mirrors the rigorous protocols outlined in the original SAINT studies, while incorporating current best practices and details specific to each patient for efficacy, safety, and patient comfort.