Treat the root cause of your depression.

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is an FDA-approved treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the root cause of depression. It's safe, highly-effective, and covered by insurance. Paxina Healthcare is the preeminent TMS provider serving Encinitas and the surrounding community - click below to learn more about the benefits of TMS or to schedule a consultation with one of our psychiatrists.

Treat the root cause of your depression.

TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) is an FDA-approved treatment that uses magnetic pulses to stimulate the root cause of depression. It's safe, highly-effective, and covered by insurance. Paxina Healthcare is the preeminent TMS provider serving the Southern California community - click below to learn more about the benefits of TMS or to schedule a consultation with one of our psychiatrists.

TMS is covered by insurance

It's not you, it's the brain.

Depression is caused by a lack of sufficient activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, essentially the front left part of your brain.

When this area is working properly, the entire brain lights up, creating an improved mood, working memory, and selective attention.

It's not you, it's the brain.

Depression is caused by a lack of sufficient activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, essentially the front left part of your brain.

When this area is working properly, the entire brain lights up, creating an improved mood, working memory, and selective attention.

Highly Effective

About 75% of patients who complete a full course of TMS show a clinically meaningful response and about 50% experience a full remission, meaning their symptoms go away completely.

Fits in Your Schedule

Sessions are about 20 minutes and you can drive to and from your appointments. The full course covered by insurance usually takes about 6-8 weeks to complete.

Covered by Insurance

All major payers cover TMS treatment for Depression. If you've tried multiple antidepressants and therapy, there's a good chance your insurance covers it.

What is TMS?

TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, is an alternative treatment for a variety of mental health conditions, but it is most commonly used to treat major depression and anxiety. This non-invasive therapy involves using a targeted magnetic field to stimulate under-active neurons in specific parts of the brain. TMS therapy typically takes about 6 weeks and is over 70% effective for providing long-term relief from depression symptoms.

How does TMS work?

Depression is caused by a lack of sufficient activity in the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex, essentially the front left part of your brain. When this area is working properly, the entire brain lights up, creating an improved mood, working memory, and selective attention. TMS works by using magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. This is done by placing a magnetic coil near the head, which produces magnetic pulses that stimulate the nerve cells in the targeted area.

Is TMS for me?

TMS may be a good option for individuals who have not responded to traditional treatments for depression, such as medication and psychotherapy. However, it is important to speak with a mental health professional to determine if TMS is right for you.

What is TMS like? Do I feel anything?

During TMS treatment, you can sit comfortably and perform passive activities like reading a book, watching TV, or listening to music. Most patients report that TMS treatment feels like a gentle tapping sensation on the skull. Some patients experience a tingling or scalp sensitivity at the stimulation site during treatment, which can typically be mitigated by placing the device at a slightly different angle.

Are there any side effects?

The most commonly reported side effects of TMS therapy include mild headache, scalp discomfort during stimulation, and lightheadedness, all of which are typically resolved shortly after the treatment session or within the first week. Many patients report no side effects at all.

Is TMS covered by insurance?

Yes, TMS therapy is covered by almost all major insurance companies, depending on your insurance plan. Insurance plans can also have requirements for coverage, such as a prior history of antidepressant medication use or therapy treatments.

Highly Effective

About 75% of patients who complete a full course of TMS show a clinically meaningful response and about 50% experience a full remission, meaning their symptoms go away completely.

Fits in Your Schedule

Sessions are about 20 minutes and you can drive to and from your appointments. The full course covered by insurance usually takes about 6-8 weeks to complete.

Covered by Insurance

All major payers cover TMS treatment for Depression. If you've tried multiple antidepressants and therapy, there's a good chance your insurance covers it.

Meet Dr. Young

Dr. Todd Benjamin Young is the Co-Founder and CEO at Paxina Health. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2013.

Dr. Young earned his undergraduate degree from Tulane University, where he studied history and completed the pre-medical curriculum. He then completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by his psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. He continued his education by completing the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California – San Diego. In addition to co-founding Paxina Health, he maintains a private psychiatry practice in Encinitas, California.

Meet Dr. Watts

Dr. Nicodemus Watts is the Co-Founder and CFO at Paxina Health.

He has been board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry since 2009.

Dr. Watts earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, which is where he completed his residency. He continued his education at the Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the University of California – San Diego.

Location

Encinitas

12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 111,

San Diego CA 92130

Meet Dr. Young

Dr. Todd Benjamin Young is the Co-Founder and CEO at Paxina Health. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology since 2013. Dr. Young completed his Doctor of Medicine degree at the Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, followed by his psychiatry residency at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine in Albuquerque. He continued his education by completing the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at the University of California – San Diego.

Meet Dr. Watts

Dr. Nicodemus Watts is the Co-Founder and CFO at Paxina Health. He has been board-certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Child/Adolescent Psychiatry since 2009. Dr. Watts earned his undergraduate degree from Stanford University and graduated from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California, which is where he completed his residency. He continued his education at the Childhood and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program at the University of California – San Diego.

Encinitas

12625 High Bluff Drive, Suite 111,

San Diego CA 92130

Have you heard? Here's how TMS has helped others.

See what patients have said about their experience receiving TMS.

NAJMAH

TMS Patient

"I not only feel much better, I was able to get to know the amazing staff at the office! I feel alive again. I am so glad I decided to give it a try. I am so glad finished all the sessions. It works!"

GAYLE

TMS Patient

"The staff are very committed to providing the best experience possible. They really go out of their way to make you feel important and respected. I have been getting treatment for 3 weeks now and I truly feel that it has changed my life. Thank you!!"

JAMIE

TMS Patient

"I've dealt with depression and anxiety for many years. Medications were not successfully managing my symptoms. TMS really helped to get my symptoms under control."

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Have you heard? Here's how TMS has helped others.

See what patients have said about their experience receiving TMS.

NAJMAH

TMS Patient

"I not only feel much better, I was able to get to know the amazing staff at the office! I feel alive again. I am so glad I decided to give it a try. I am so glad finished all the sessions. It works!"

GAYLE

TMS Patient

"The staff are very committed to providing the best experience possible. They really go out of their way to make you feel important and respected. I have been getting treatment for 3 weeks now and I truly feel that it has changed my life. Thank you!!"

JAMIE

TMS Patient

"I've dealt with depression and anxiety for many years. Medications were not successfully managing my symptoms. TMS really helped to get my symptoms under control."