If you are considering Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) therapy, you might be wondering, “How soon will I start to feel better?” It is a common question—especially for those seeking timely and effective relief from mental health challenges. Knowing what to expect from the treatment timeline can help you approach TMS with clarity and confidence.
At Beautiful Minds Medical, we take a wholistic approach to mental health, treating not just symptoms but the underlying causes of emotional distress. Our integrative care model, including evidence-based therapies like NeuroStar TMS, is designed to support your healing journey every step of the way. Learn more about the process by reaching out to our caring team.
NeuroStar Advanced TMS Therapy is a non-invasive, non-surgical treatment that uses targeted magnetic pulses to activate areas of the brain involved in mood regulation. By stimulating neural pathways that may be underactive due to depression or other mental health conditions, TMS helps restore healthier brain function over time.
This FDA-cleared therapy is safe, well-tolerated, and requires no downtime—so you can return to your daily routine right after each session. Unlike traditional medications, TMS does not cause systemic side effects of medications, which many of our patients find to be a major benefit.
One of the first questions our patients ask is, “How long will it take for NeuroStar TMS therapy to start working?” And the honest answer is—it depends.
Many patients begin to notice improvements after just a few sessions. In some clinical trials, individuals reported feeling relief from depression symptoms as early as the first or second treatment. While early progress is encouraging, it is important to understand that TMS therapy is designed to work gradually and cumulatively.
For the best and most lasting results, we recommend completing the full course of treatment, which typically spans six to seven weeks. Each session builds on the last, helping to retrain the brain’s mood-regulating pathways over time. Some people may experience steady improvements throughout the process, while others might see more noticeable changes toward the end.
No matter your timeline, our specialists are here to support you through each step. Completing the full treatment course gives you the greatest chance for long-term success and sustained symptom relief.
At Beautiful Minds Medical, we do not just focus on treating symptoms but also aim to address the underlying causes of mental health challenges. Your journey with NeuroStar TMS therapy is part of a broader, wholistic approach incorporating nutritional interventions, exercise, hydrotherapy, healthy spirituality, nature exposure, breathing exercises, and more.
Our “CHOOSE LIFE” approach emphasizes connection, hydration, optimism, oxygen, self-control, exercise, light, internal clock, food, and environment. This treatment combination supports the bio-psycho-social-spiritual model of mental health, ensuring you receive comprehensive care for your mind, body, and spirit. Our wellness model also ensures that your TMS therapy treatment does not take long to start working—many of these interventions work synergistically to help you achieve sustained results.
Still wondering, “How long will it take before I start feeling better with TMS therapy?” Everyone’s journey is unique—and we are here to help you discover what your personalized timeline might look like.
At Beautiful Minds Medical, we are committed to helping you feel better and live a more fulfilling life. Schedule a consultation to find out if NeuroStar TMS therapy is the right fit for you. Our compassionate team will walk alongside you every step of the way, offering guidance, support, and care rooted in our wholistic approach.
Adult Indications for Use
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is indicated for the treatment of depressive episodes and for decreasing anxiety symptoms for those who may exhibit comorbid anxiety symptoms in adult patients suffering from Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) and who failed to achieve satisfactory improvement from previous antidepressant medication treatment in the current episode.
The NeuroStar Advanced Therapy System is intended to be used as an adjunct for the treatment of adult patients suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Adolescent Indications for Use
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is indicated as an adjunct for the treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in adolescent patients (15-21).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is only available by prescription. A doctor can help decide if NeuroStar Advanced Therapy is right for you. Patients’ results may vary.
Important Safety Information
The most common side effect is pain or discomfort at or near the treatment site. These events are transient; they occur during the TMS treatment course and do not occur for most patients after the first week of treatment. There is a rare risk of seizure associated with the use of TMS therapy (<0.1% per patient).
NeuroStar Advanced Therapy should not be used with patients who have non-removable conductive metal in or near the head. NeuroStar Advanced Therapy has not been studied in patients who have not received prior antidepressant treatment.
